Blurb: Michael (“Mike”) a successful business consultant and investment banker, attributes his success to having a strong work ethic, excellent communication abilities, and solid critical-thinking skills. We strive to emphasize the value of developing such skills through our coursework. Through … [Read more...] about Lessons from Business Expert
Preparing for Sales
Preparing for Professional Sales from Prison Blurb: Scott learned a simple sales lesson as a young man: People don’t want to be sold, but they love to buy; a successful salesperson learns what their customer values. Scott’s entrepreneurial mindset and his willingness to invest in personal … [Read more...] about Preparing for Sales
Importance of Accountability
Objective: To Learn the value of following through on commitments. Learning Content: This lesson introduces us to James Patterson, a business professional. James's story illustrates the importance of personal development and performing to the best of a person’s ability. Course … [Read more...] about Importance of Accountability
How to Be Resilient
Title: Mike Guzman—A Portrait of Resilience Blurb: Mike Guzman shares a story of personal growth and development, and the success that follows for people who choose to invest in themselves. Objective: Showing people the success that follows when we embrace the concept of … [Read more...] about How to Be Resilient
Preparing for Careers
Course: Self-Directed, Self-Help with Journaling 101 Title: Kevin on Incremental Steps Toward Success Blurb: Kevin moved to the United States at the age of 14, with no money and no command of the English language. Kevin overcame challenges by exercising determination and an iron-clad … [Read more...] about Preparing for Careers
Advice from Accountant
Erin is a successful accountant and entrepreneur who overcame considerable hardships at a young age. She began working in her early teens to secure her financial independence and escape abuse at home. Later, she earned a college degree in accounting and eventually became a successful entrepreneur. … [Read more...] about Advice from Accountant
Building Careers in Prison
Casey started a roofing company that grew within five years to operate with more than $28 million in revenue. He began his career in his family’s roofing business and worked his way through the ranks by demonstrating strong personality traits, including perseverance, self-reliance, and … [Read more...] about Building Careers in Prison
Homeless to Inspiring CEO
At an early age, Eric found himself homeless and unemployed. As the product of a broken marriage and the challenges that it creates, Eric turned his hardships into passions. Eric did not receive any formal college education and knew he wanted to get off the streets. He realized excellent … [Read more...] about Homeless to Inspiring CEO