Upcoming events.

In-Prison - NSP: Coaching Day
May
13

In-Prison - NSP: Coaching Day

In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.

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In-Prison - TSCI: Coaching Day
Jun
12

In-Prison - TSCI: Coaching Day

In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.

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In-Prison - NCCW: BPC & Graduation
Jul
17

In-Prison - NCCW: BPC & Graduation

This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.

Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!

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In-Prison - OCC: Coaching Day
Aug
19

In-Prison - OCC: Coaching Day

In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.

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In-Prison - RTC: Coaching Day
Aug
26

In-Prison - RTC: Coaching Day

In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.

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In-Prison - TSCI: BPC & Graduation
Sep
23

In-Prison - TSCI: BPC & Graduation

  • Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.

Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!

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In-Prison - NSP: BPC & Graduation
Oct
16

In-Prison - NSP: BPC & Graduation

This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.

Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!

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In-Prison - OCC: BPC & Graduation
Dec
2

In-Prison - OCC: BPC & Graduation

This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.

Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!

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In-Prison - RTC: BPC & Graduation
Dec
18

In-Prison - RTC: BPC & Graduation

This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.

Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!

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CANCELLED THIS WEEK: Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
May
12

CANCELLED THIS WEEK: Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee

CANCELLED 5-12-25

This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!

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RISE Business Academy (RBA) Showcase
Apr
23

RISE Business Academy (RBA) Showcase

Join us for the RISE Business Academy Small Business Showcase as part of RISE Giving Day!

Come celebrate and learn about RISE Business Academy while meeting three of our successful RBA graduates who now run active businesses. Sample delicious snacks and drinks provided primarily by our RBA graduate businesses.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Online Business Research
Apr
8
to Apr 23

Volunteer Opportunity: Online Business Research

Volunteers answer questions RISE participants have regarding the specific industry they are looking at entering or creating businesses in. Questions range from marketing and pricing strategies, startup needs, target market brainstorming, tips, products or other services to offer, licensing questions, etc.

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Mar
25

Continuing Education: Financial Literacy with cobalt credit union

  • Blackstone Plaza: 2nd Floor Conference Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This workshop is Exclusive to RISE Graduates and Family Program Participants

At RISE, our mission to break the generational cycles of incarceration goes beyond character development and employment; it requires building a foundation of stability for you and your family. True freedom includes financial freedom.

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In-Prison - NCCW: Coaching Day
Mar
25

In-Prison - NCCW: Coaching Day

In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.

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Continuing Education: Financial Intelligence Workshop
Mar
4

Continuing Education: Financial Intelligence Workshop

This workshop is Exclusive to RISE Graduates and Family Program Participants

At RISE, our mission to break the generational cycles of incarceration goes beyond character development and employment; it requires building a foundation of stability for you and your family. True freedom includes financial freedom.

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