Career Innovation Center

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FAQS

Can I apply to more than one program?
You will only submit an application for one program, but you can include a second program of interest in your application. 

Can I save my progress and finish it later?
Yes! You'll create an account and you can always log back in. We'll also send occasional email reminders to help keep you on track.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Our priority deadline for the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, December 10th at 11:59 p.m. We will be reaching out to notify students if they were selected for an interview the week of January 12th. Interviews will take place in-person at your high school during the school day the week of January 26th. Please email Mrs. Angela Schmitt at aschmitt@bssd.net with any questions.

Join us on Thursday, December 4th!

Drop in anytime between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Springs Career Innovation Center. Explore a variety of health and technical programs with hands-on activities like learning how to measure vital signs and helping a "patient" perform strengthening exercises. Don't forget to catch a glimpse of the brand-new CIC building, opening Fall 2026!

This event is free to attend and open to all ages.

• Address: 2101 NW Vesper St., Blue Springs, MO 64015
• Programs:
  • Aviation (CIC)
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance (CIC)
  • Computer Animation (CTC)
  • Health Science Accelerated (CTC)
  • Health Science Advanced (CTC)
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management (CIC)
  • Intro to Teaching (CIC)
  • Pharmacy Technician (CIC)
  • Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy (CTC)
  • Surgical Technology (CIC)
  • Video Game Design (CTC)

Private tours of the Blue Springs Career Innovation Center (CIC) programs can be requested by emailing Mrs. Angela Schmitt at aschmitt@bssd.net.

We'll notify students selected to continue on with the application process by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21st. Students will be interview at their high school during the school day. They will receive a pass or another type of notification from their counseling office with their specific date and time.

Interviews will take place the week of January 26th. Make-up interviews due to student excused absences or school closures for inclement weather will take place the week of February 2nd.

Blue Springs High School
January 26^th and 27^th

Blue Springs South High School
January 26^th and 27^th

Health Science Advanced and Accelerated interviews may take place on alternative dates due to clinical testing. More information will be published the week of January 12th, 2026.

Students will be notified if they are selected, placed on a waitlist or asked to re-apply next year by Thursday, March 12th by 3 p.m.

INTERVIEW QUESTION PREPARATION

We know for many students this may be the first interview they're participating in, which is why we keep our interviews to just 10 minutes. We'll ask between 5 and 10 questions. See some of the most commonly asked questions below, practice with a friend and, most importantly, know that it's okay to be a little nervous! 

Tell me about yourself. 
We want to get to know you a little more! We're looking for a 30-second introduction into who you are. What classes do you enjoy? Do you hold down a part-time job? Participate in any extracurricular activities? Check out Indeed's recommendations on how to answer one of the most commonly asked interview questions.

What is your greatest strength/weakness? 
Another popular question. For greatest strength, this is your time to shine! What makes you stand out? Conversely, what's something you struggle with (time management, perfectionism, etc.) and how are you working to overcome it? Indeed has not only suggestions on how to answer, but some great examples in this article.  

What do you want to do after high school? 
Hint: you don't have to everything planned out! We just want to know what your current plans or dreams are. It's okay if that's one thing you've wanted your whole life, or if you're still narrowing it down. We especially love hearing how participating in CTC or CIC is going to help you further your dreams or achieve your goals.

Why are you a good fit for CTC/CIC? 
We've been taught to be humble, which is a great trait to have. However, we don't want humbleness for this question! We truly want to know why you're a good fit for the program you applied for. Do you have a passion for the subject? Is this what you've always wanted to do, or is it something recent that you really want to explore in-depth before you graduate because something sparked your interest? What was that something that pushed you into applying? Are you a team player who's great at supporting others? A leader who can take charge? We want to know everything about you and how well you'd fit into the CTC/CIC family. 

INTERVIEW ATTIRE

We encourage students to dress professionally for their CIC interview as it pertains to their industry. Most students find that they have great options already in their closet. Remember, we're not looking for a three-piece suit. Dark pants and a nice tucked-in shirt works well, as does borrowing a sweater or blazer from a family member or friend.

For students wanting to put together a new outfit, we've put together a list of stores previous applicants have sourced outfits from in the past. Email Mrs. Angela Schmitt at aschmitt@bssd.net with any questions. 
 

• Goodwill, 926 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• Salvation Army Family Store, 1833 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64015
• Red Racks, 922 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• Target, 1040 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• Maurice's, 1032 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• T.J. Maxx, 1310 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• Kohl's, 1280 NE Coronado Dr. #1350, Blue Springs, MO 64014