Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•0 min
What Is CAPS? | A Conversation with Corey Mohn
In this episode, Tom Vander Ark talks with COREY MOHN, CEO of the CAPS Network, about the organization’s unbundled, profession‑based learning pathways that give students the freedom to design their own futures, much like building with a box of LEGO blocks. COREY explains CAPS’s five core values—profession‑based learning, self‑discovery, entrepreneurial mindset, responsiveness, and durable professional skills—and shares data from the 2025 Alumni Impact Study showing CAPS graduates earn higher salaries, report dramatic growth in confidence and skills, and describe their high‑school experience with love and enjoyment. The conversation highlights alumni stories such as Sophia Porter and Zandria Brewer, illustrating how flexible, hands‑on experiences lead to diverse career trajectories. COREY’s perspective underscores the power of student agency and real‑world mentorship in preparing youth for a rapidly changing workforce.
