Metropolitan

Metro is part of the CAPS community. Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) programs are nationally recognized, innovative high school programs. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.  

CAPS takes learning to a whole new level by expanding the boundaries of learning beyond traditional and physical classrooms to deepen connections with the local community to build employment pipelines for students, stronger connections between students and their community, and the opportunity for students to envision a future beyond their immediate circumstances.

CAPS CORE VALUES 

Metro embraces the CAPS core values to design authentic, career-connected learning experiences.   

Profession-Based Learning: Instructors develop real-world, project-based learning strategies through collaborations with business and community partners. These interactions enhance the learning experience, preparing students for college and career.

Self-Discovery and Exploration: Students realize their strengths and passions by exploring and experiencing potential professions. This allows them to make informed decisions about their future while learning to exhibit leadership. 

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Instructors create an environment where creative thinking and problem solving is encouraged. An innovative culture is key to fostering entrepreneurial learning and design thinking.

Professional Skills Development: Unique experiences allow students to cultivate transformative professional skills such as understanding expectations, time management, and other essential business values. These skills are critical to providing students a competitive advantage in their post-secondary education and professional careers.

Responsiveness: CAPS supports high-skill, high-demand careers through ongoing innovation in curriculum development, programs and services based on local business and community needs.