CAPS Newsletter

Welcome to another amazing year at CAPS! Where we aim to engage today's learner with their tomorrow career.

I am truly excited about what you will accomplish during your time at CAPS. I know many of you have questions regarding building operations and expectations and I will do my best to answer any questions one might have and put any worries to rest. Additionally, our staff is ready for your arrival! However, should you have a specific question for them please feel free to contact them or me directly with the emails below.

Even though we can't wait to get started, please enjoy your last few days of summer! Until Monday the 14th all the best!

Brian Gregoire, Director of Andover CAPS and Business Development

gregoirb@usd385.org

Over 6,000 internship hours completed by our young professionals.

Our morning session starts at 9:00 AM and runs until 11:30 AM. Our afternoon session kicks off at 12:30 PM and ends at 3:00 PM. Should you have a conflict that causes you to be late please don't worry about that on our first day. We will sort out any conflicts, including lunch during our first few days in session.

We will go over the CAPS dress code during boot camp. However, should you want to get a head start here are a few key points and examples. Monday-Thursday professional attire is required. In other words, students are to dress for the industry they are exploring.

Medical students typically wear scrubs daily. Black, or grey solid print scrubs are acceptable. Scrubs can be purchased anywhere you would like.

Engineering students typically wear jeans, slacks or pants without holes, collared shirts such as polo's or blouses. Crop tops, Tank tops, T-shirts, spaghetti strap tops and or hooded sweatshirts and hats are not allowed.

Business students typically wear slacks, khaki's, skirts, dresses or pants with a collared shirt such as polo, dress shirt or blouse. Crop tops, Tank tops, T-shirts, spaghetti strap tops and or hooded sweatshirts and hats are not allowed

Create students typically dress similar to Business students but vary depending on the nature of their work.

Friday's we reserve for business casual attire unless otherwise noted. The typical attire CAPS students wear will not be enforced on the first day, as we like to go over any questions students may have.

• 8/14: First day of students @ CAPS.
• 10/11: Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 PM by appointment.
• 10/12: Parent Teacher Conferences 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM @ CAPS.
• 12/11 & 12/13: CAPStone showcase nights 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Students report at 5:00 PM. Students are assigned one of these nights to attend - we do our best to avoid conflicts.
• 12/15: Last day of classes for CAPS students.

Please park in the South parking lot, with the flagpole and enter through the south doors. Staff will be at the door greeting you!

"I am really excited for the 2023-2024 school year! I'm hoping to see familiar faces and I am looking forward to getting to know new students too. I love seeing them unlock their potential after a semester at CAPS! Each semester brings new medical interests to my attention and I can't wait to get into some innovative projects and see where it takes us this fall!"

Medical I, II, III and IV Instructor

eberta@usd385.org

"This year is going to be exciting, it is my 3rd year here, 5th semester, and Ebert and I have created some really fun and immersive, hands-on activities that will get the students thinking critically and having fun."

Medical I, II, III and IV Instructor

hurleya@usd385.org

"The Spring '23 semester was so much fun due to the young professionals we had and what they were able to accomplish! What I'm most excited about this new school year is to continue helping our students learn about future career paths, develop skills relevant to those careers, and continuing to develop relationships with local businesses in order to provide our CAPS young professionals with such unique experiences."

Business Entrepreneurship/Marketing/Create Lead Instructor

huskeys@usd385.org

"Fall 2023 is shaping up to be the best semester of CAPS Engineering yet. We have a great lineup of site visits and guest speakers as well as some very exciting industry projects."

Engineering, Construction and Design Instructor

scriptes@usd385.org

"Students are the best part of CAPS! We have incredible staff and a top notch facility. But it's the kids that give this program life. I can't wait to meet the new young professionals and welcome back the returning ones."

Office Manager

niernbek@usd385.org

Andover CAPS is transforming the way students explore career possibilities by teaching professional skills, offering access to industry speakers and mentors, and providing opportunities to work on real-world business projects.

AM Class Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

PM Class Hours: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Building Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Email: niernbek@usd385.org
Website: https://caps.usd385.org/
Location: Andover Center for Advanced Professional Studies, West 13th Street, Andover, KS, USA
Phone: 316.218.4640
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Andover/CAPS
Twitter: @CapsAndover