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Profession-Based Learning with Alisa Morse
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- Nov 11, 2025
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Summary
Our guest for this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio is Alisa Morse, K12 Director for the CAPS Network. Alisa Morse explains the concept of “profession-based learning” as an umbrella term for connecting students with real-world industry experiences, including internships, co-ops, client-connected projects, and career discovery. She highlights that high-impact client-connected projects involve students working directly with industry partners to solve open-ended problems that aren't mission critical but offer authentic challenges, mentorship, and opportunities for innovation and self-discovery. The CAPS Network brings industry experts into classrooms, enabling all students—not just those in internships—to participate in practical, relevant projects and develop durable professional skills like teamwork and project management. Profession-based learning can be adapted for every age group, with new initiatives starting in middle and even elementary school to foster career awareness early and address gaps in work-based learning equity. Alisa details how projects can fit into core classes (e.g., connecting biology with local Parks and Rec projects), elective/academy pathways, short challenge events, or through mentorship and internal partnerships within the school community. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and metacognition during and after these projects to deepen learning and help students make informed decisions about their future. The episode includes practical advice for rural schools and underserved communities: start with internal resources like school staff, local Chamber of Commerce , and county economic development offices to connect students with real work experiences. Alisa shares free resources ( experience.work and CAPS Netwo…