Track 2 · College & Early Career
RISE College
Six Saturday sessions across the academic year — career launch, financial mastery, and the leadership skills universities don't teach.
The Program
For the years that decide a decade.
Six immersive Saturdays from August 2027 through May 2028. Between-session assignments compound your progress. A graduation reception caps the year.
- 📅 August 2027 – May 2028
- ⏰ One Saturday every 6–8 weeks · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 🎓 Cohort size: 25 students
- 🤝 Monthly mentor check-ins + peer group access
The Six Modules
A full-year arc.
Module 1 · Aug 2027
Leadership Identity & Career Compass
Strengths discovery · careers exploration · resume foundations · personal mission statement.
Module 2 · Oct 2027
Personal Finance, Student Loans & Credit
Budgeting, student loan structures, credit building, banking strategy, Roth IRA & index fund foundations, guest financial advisor.
Module 3 · Dec 2027
Networking Mastery & Executive Presence
LinkedIn lab, informational interviewing, executive presence, professional wardrobe, alumni panel.
Module 4 · Feb 2028
Interview Excellence & Offer Negotiation
Behavioral interviewing, case interviews, salary negotiation, internship strategy.
Module 5 · Apr 2028
Leadership Theology & Civic Engagement
Calling vs. career, civic responsibility, law enforcement dialogue, service project.
Module 6 · May 2028
Year-End Showcase & Graduation
Capstone presentations, alumni network induction, Graduation Reception.