FALL 2024/SPRING 2025
LEARNING CYCLE CALENDAR
April
19
Saturday School: Global Business Essentials (5)
Saturday School Class - Global Business Essentials, where you’ll learn the fundamental skills of conducting business abroad. This course covers a range of subjects from understanding international business etiquette to mastering cross-cultural communication. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the global business landscape with confidence and ease. The class also features a component focused on Business Spanish where students will learn to recognize frequently used Spanish terms. This language component is designed to provide practical, real-world application, making it a valuable addition to business communication skills.
April
19
Saturday School: Creating a CEO (4)
Come join our Saturday School class, Creating an Executive - Networking & Etiquette for Entrepreneurs, designed to help students master the nuanced fundamentals of professional networking and etiquette. This course focuses on equipping students with the skills to effectively engage with business contacts, fostering meaningful relationships that support their business development efforts. There are multiple levels to making a sale! Throughout this class, students will learn how to approach, connect, and maintain professional relationships with key business contacts. The course will cover essential networking strategies, from initiating conversations and following up, to leveraging social media and in-person events. Students will also delve into business etiquette, learning how to present themselves professionally, communicate effectively, and build trust with potential partners and clients.
April
24
April
29
Retail Readiness Survival Forum
Join us at the Retail Readiness Survival Forum, hosted by RICE Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Terri-Nichelle Bradley (Brown Toy Box) and Stefan Miller (Young King Haircare). This two-day experience is designed to meet this moment with the clarity, tools, and connection Black product-based founders need to move forward. This isn’t another panel or workshop but an intentional interactive space designed with you in mind.
April
29
April
30