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In-Prison - OCC: BPC & Graduation
Feb
4

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
Feb
13

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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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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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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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

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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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RISE Volunteer Social
Nov
19

RISE Volunteer Social

This is a casual drop‑in event designed for RISE volunteers to relax, decompress after events, and enjoy an evening of connection and conversation. Come meet other volunteers, chat with staff, and build meaningful relationships in a low‑key atmosphere.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Online Business Research
Oct
29
to Nov 12

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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In-Prison OCC: Coaching Day
Oct
21

In-Prison OCC: Coaching Day

RISE will host a Coaching Day at the Omaha Correctional Center as part of its Nebraska In-Prison Program. This milestone event, held at the three-month mark of the curriculum, brings RISE staff and NDCS-approved volunteers into the facility to provide 3–5 hours of coaching and feedback on participants’ Personal Statements, Mock Interviews, and Business Ideation.

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In-Prison RTC: Coaching Day
Oct
1

In-Prison RTC: Coaching Day

RISE will host a Coaching Day at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln as part of its Nebraska In-Prison Program. This milestone event, held at the three-month mark of the curriculum, brings RISE staff and NDCS-approved volunteers into the facility to provide 3–5 hours of coaching and feedback on participants’ Personal Statements, Mock Interviews, and Business Ideation.

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In-Prison OCC: Reentry Simulation
Sep
17

In-Prison OCC: Reentry Simulation

Join the RISE team in Nebraska for a Reentry Simulation at the Reception and Treatment Center. Reentry Simulations are offered to RISE program participants living inside prison facility to give them a look into what they may face when returning home to the community.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Online Business Research
Aug
27
to Sep 10

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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