The curriculum for the fall semester of Northland CAPS is facilitated by our instructors through relevant problem-based projects provided by business partners.  This provides our student associates with relevant industry experience while immersed in a professional environment every day in this profession-based learning approach.


Here are some sample projects that have been done by our student associates.

  • Partnered with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to address food insecurity and create better access to healthy options and meals by developing a site plan and 3d layout for a greenhouse, community garden, walking trail and landscape.

• Collaboration with the KCATA to develop and implement a survey on ridership for the public bus service. Student associates conducted the survey, presented the findings and proposed suggestions on how to make ridership a better experience.

• Partnership with UGA Finance to help their security team evaluate and recommend updates for protocols. Our student associates made recommendations on physical and electronic security after evaluating the current operations. Security tests were created for the employees to demonstrate competencies in order to keep their clients financial data safe.

• Collaboration with Autism Works to create a promotional video as well as capturing live event photo content for the organization.

• Partnered with NKC Hospital and Tri-County Mental Health to study opioid addiction in the area. Through this work our student associates developed a plan to educate recipients of Narcan kits of the risk factors, signs and response for overdose patients.


If you are interested in providing real world projects for our students please fill out the project form. 

The intent of the Northland CAPS program is to provide students with the opportunity to gain authentic, hands-on work experience in professional work environments that relate to their academic and career interest, and prepare them for future jobs. The program is also designed to have employers an opportunity to guide and evaluate future talent.

There are many benefits to working in an internship. According to HR.com and Internships.com, seven out of ten internships turn into full-time jobs with the company where students interned. 

Interns can:

• Build a pipeline of candidates, decreasing recruitment costs 
• Act as advocates in recruiting other high school and college students 
• Offer new perspectives and innovative ideas 
• Assist employees with new technology 
• Assimilate rapidly to part-time or full-time position

College credit will be offered to students through Northwest Missouri State University.  Read the article HERE.

See what our internship companies say about our current interns

Internships are offered during our class time either 7:30 am - 10:00 am or 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - 4 days each week (Tuesday - Friday).  These are unpaid positions, student associates are receiving high school and college credit while they are with companies during the spring.

Each year over 40% of these unpaid opportunities are converted to paid positions with companies.  A powerful workforce development tool for any company.

If you are interested in hosting an unpaid internship, please complete the website form. 

If you have questions, please contact us for more information. 

Guest Speakers
Professional guests are an integral part of the Northland CAPS program.  Classroom instruction will be project-based with minimal lectures and textbook use.  Therefore, input and involvement from industry professionals is key to success.


Mentors
Research shows that mentors have much to gain from a mentoring relationship.  Mentoring provides the opportunity to acquire a fresh perspective on professional issues or person issues such as balancing work and life outside of work.  As much or as little time as you are able to give is appreciated.  A minimum of one email correspondence each week is the guideline for time commitment.

If you are interested in being a Guest Speaker or a Mentor in our program contact us.

Our business partners can provide a site visit with a large group or a handful of students studying your career channel or industry.