The City of Shakopee is an Academy Champion for Shakopee High School's Health and Human Services Academy in conjunction with Scott County.  In support of that partnership, the Parks and Recreation Department has served as a host for CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) Internships. In addition to the experience of being on site in the work environment for 8 weeks, students present a final project.

Students get to feel like they are truly a part of our organization by building professional relationships through regularly communication with staff.  They are mentored and encouraged as they develop skills, set goals, and continue to grow through the experience. Student projects are completed during their time in the internship, with a final presentation of their project and internship reflections at the end of the experience.  

Staff was very impressed with one CAP intern team's professionalism and the quality of the deliverables on their final project.  That team has been invited to present to the City Council.