St. Charles CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) immerses high school students in professional environments through engaging curriculum that is driven by passionate industry leaders and delivered by visionary instructors. Junior and Senior-level high school students from two St. Charles area school districts--St. Charles City School District and Orchard Farm School District--join together in a creative learning environment to explore their interests, promote their quest for self-discovery, and develop their professional skills as innovative leaders of the future. Learning is student driven; instructors facilitate the learning process through problem-based projects comprised of authentic and relevant work experiences. Through this innovative approach, business and education collaborate to become a global learning community.