Žvilgsnis į 3 Provo CAPS projektus - iš Milano Nikolae Venegas

4 gruodžio, 2024 /
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This article was written by district Communications Intern Milan Nikolae Venegas.

And if the student projects described in this article interest you, come check out the fruit of their labors at the Provo CAPS Showcase, December 9th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Nu Skin Enterprises, 75 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601!

Imagine you’re a high school student. Imagine, despite your age, that you’re already working on projects that mirror what professionals do in the real world; designing custom engineering solutions, collaborating with local businesses, creating marketing campaigns, and learning to use medical equipment in a healthcare setting.

Yet, this is precisely what Provo CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) offers to juniors and seniors ready to take on real-world challenges before entering college or the workforce. Through the program, students gain hands-on experience and build critical skills, exploring their passions in fields like marketing, engineering, healthcare, and digital design.

Here’s how three students, Jeffrey Smalley in Marketing, Seneti Toluta’u-’Ulunga in engineering, and Addie Terry in healthcare, are making the most of their time in the programs.

As a marketing student in CAPS, Jeffrey Smalley has taken on real-world projects, including helping Peak U, secure critical grant funding to help mitigate domestic violence through educational efforts. Peak U’s mission is to empower teens and young adults by fostering self-awareness through workshops, educational resources, and community partnerships. Jeffrey’s grant-finding project not only required creative thinking but also a team effort to identify suitable grants. Jeffrey and his partner worked to find multiple funding sources, analyze eligibility requirements, and craft compelling documents showcasing to grant opportunity. “We had to get really creative to find enough grants,” Jeffrey shared.

In the CAPS engineering program, Seneti Toluta’u-‘Ulunga worked on a project that combined technical skills with empathy: creating a custom Halloween costume for a child with mobility needs. Seneti’s project allowed Seneti and her team to apply 3D modeling and design skills using SolidWorks software, a professional-grade tool many engineers use. They worked closely with the child’s family to ensure the costume fit the child’s interests, specifically designing a Cinderella carriage for her.

For Seneti, CAPS has also been about finding her future in engineering. Working with a small, educated team, she learned that collaboration doesn’t mean just working side by side, but taking turns leading and supporting your peer’s ideas. “The team dynamic at CAPS is truly something you can’t find anywhere else,” she said.

Addie Terry’s experience in the CAPS health and medical program has given her a true taste of life in the healthcare field. From assembling and operating an EKG machine to conducting actual EKG tests, Addie has gained invaluable hands-on experience. Through a field trip to the hospital, she got an inside look at the medical environment and learned that healthcare is much more than just technology; it’s about patient care and collaboration. Addie’s experience at CAPS has provided her with technical training, such as working towards getting her EKG certification, but also helped her solidify her career goals. “CAPS has pushed me towards a career in healthcare and made me set a goal to start as soon as I graduate high school,” she shared.

Via real-world projects, Provo CAPS enables students to build relevant skills and gain valuable insight into their chosen career field. From marketing strategy and grant application to inclusive engineering design and healthcare technology, the program offers valuable experiences that prepare students for professional success. As these students demonstrate, CAPS is not just an academic program; it’s a lesson in the real world setting the foundation for future careers.

If the student projects described in this article interest you, come check out the fruit of their labors at the Provo CAPS Showcase!