Schoolcraft College

Advising with Wayne State University
2024-10-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-03 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
Are you planning to transfer to Wayne State University?

No need to make the trip to their campus. You can meet with one of their academic advisors right here at Schoolcraft and learn more about their process, requirements, and program offerings.

Advisors will be able to meet with students individually to discuss specific information about programs and transfer options.

Simply sign in at the Advising office, in the McDowell Center, room 105. This walk-in advising service is available to any current Schoolcraft student. Students will be seen on a first-come first-seen basis.

If you have any questions call 734-462-4429.

Wayne State University: Mike Ilitch School of Business
2024-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-03 09:00 - 17:00
Are you planning to transfer to Wayne State University: Mike Ilitch School of Business? No need to make the trip to their campus. Students can meet with a Wayne State University: Mike Ilitch School of Business advisor in the Jeffress Center room 330 or remotely. Please contact 734-462-3450, or Email patricia.michno@wayne.edu to schedule an appointment.

Advising With University of Michigan – Dearborn
2024-10-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-08 13:00 - 17:00
Are you planning to transfer to University of Michigan Dearborn?

No need to make the trip to their campus. You can meet with one of their academic advisors right here at Schoolcraft and learn more about their process, requirements, and program offerings.

Advisors will be able to meet with students individually to discuss specific information about programs and transfer options.

Simply sign in at the Advising office, in the McDowell Center, room 105. This walk-in advising service is available to any current Schoolcraft student. Students will be seen on a first-come first-seen basis.

If you have any questions, call 734-462-4429.

Advising with University of Michigan- Dearborn
2024-10-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-08 13:00 - 17:00
Are you planning to transfer to University of Michigan- Dearborn?

No need to make the trip to their campus. You can meet with one of their academic advisors right here at Schoolcraft and learn more about their process, requirements, and program offerings.

Advisors will be able to meet with students individually to discuss specific information about programs and transfer options.

Simply sign in at the Advising office, in the McDowell Center, room 105. This walk-in advising service is available to any current Schoolcraft student. Students will be seen on a first-come first-seen basis.

If you have any questions call 734-462-4429.

Forming Your LLC – In Person
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00
We will discuss business entities and explain the documents needed to form and register a business, including Articles of Organization and Employer Identification Number (EIN). We will also cover basic bookkeeping procedures and the tax implications of your new business, as well as good business practices.

Please note: we do not provide tax advice or legal advice.

Register with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center)

Go to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/

Locate specific class you wish to attend

Follow Register prompt

Free of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required

University Visit– University of Michigan Ann Arbor, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
2024-10-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 14:00
Representatives from University of Michigan: LSA will be available to meet with Schoolcraft students to answer general questions about transfer options.

Date and time: Tuesday September 24th – 10AM-2PMLocation: Liberal Arts

Date and time: Tuesday October 8th – 10AM-2PMLocation: Biomedical Technology Center

Date and time: Tuesday October 22nd – 10AM-2PMLocation: Liberal Arts

Date and time: Tuesday October 29th – 10AM-2PMLocation: Liberal Arts

Date and time: Tuesday November 19th – 10AM-2PMLocation: Liberal Arts

Proposal Writing & Bidding Best Practices
2024-10-22 09:00 - 10:00
Winning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations, preparing proposals, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract.

As a result of this session, you will:

Identify the qualities of a responsible contractor

Learn how the government makes award determinations

Understand relevant FAR clauses listed in the solicitation

Know your rights regarding debriefs and protests

Learn what it means to be responsive and responsible

Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu

Registration Link : https://apexofsc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Information Session
2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-16 09:00 - 10:00
Join Schoolcraft College’s Chief Student Services Officer, Dr. Laurie Kattuah-Snyder, in an exciting information session via Microsoft Teams to learn about the highly selective Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

This scholarship offers top community college students up to $55,000 per year for two to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Scholars receive financial support, personalized advising, help with college planning, and access to a vibrant community of scholars, plus opportunities for internships, conference and travel stipend, and graduate scholarships.

Don’t miss out on this chance to pursue your academic dreams!

Information Sessions

October 16:

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams at teams.microsoft.com

Meeting ID: 229 252 976 620

Passcode: JGoQi2

October 18:

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams at teams.microsoft.com

Meeting ID: 242 385 536 481

Passcode: NDS9tR

Understanding Your Small Business Customer: The Value Proposition Canvas
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
What’s a value proposition? It’s a clear statement that communicates the reason a customer should choose your product or service. As an entrepreneur, identifying your business’ value proposition is essential. In this workshop you’ll learn how to use the Value Proposition Canvas, a tool that will help you deeply understand your customer and then use that knowledge to create your unique value proposition. In addition, we’ll discuss how this tool can help you tailor your vision and mission, marketing and messaging, future product/service ideas, and more.

Register with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center)

Go to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/

Locate specific class you wish to attend

Follow Register prompt

Free of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required

State and Local Government Contracting 101
2024-10-16 09:00 - 11:00
In Person – No fee, registration is required.

Join us for State and Local Government Contracting 101!

In this class you will gain valuable information on:

Becoming government contract ready

Marketing to state and local agencies

Benefits of joining the Michigan Supplier Community (MiSC)

State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service Registration

Department of Transportation, Management & Budget (DTMB) Vendor Opportunity Dashboard

Finding state and local contract opportunities using the MITN Purchasing Group

Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu

Register Now

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.

University Visit– Madonna University
2024-10-15 10:00 - 14:00
Representatives from Madonna University will be available to meet with Schoolcraft students to answer general questions about transfer options.

Date and time: Tuesday October 15 – 10AM-2PMLocation: Forum

Date and time: Monday October 28th – 11AM-3PMLocation: Forum

Date and time: Monday November 11th – 10AM-2PMLocation: Liberal Arts

University Visit– The University of Detroit Mercy
2024-10-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-10 09:00 - 12:00
Representatives from The University of Detroit Mercy will be available to meet with Schoolcraft students to answer general questions about transfer options.

Date and time: Thursday October 10th – 9AM-12PMLocation: Liberal Arts

Date and time: Monday October 14th – 2PM-5PMLocation: Liberal Arts

University Visit– Western Govenors University
2024-10-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-08 11:00 - 15:00
Representatives from Western Govenors University will be available to meet with Schoolcraft students to answer general questions about transfer options.

Date and time: Tuesday October 8th – 11AM-3PMLocation: Liberal Arts

Date and time: Thursday October 10th – 11AM-3PMLocation: Biomedical Technology Center

University of Michigan: optiMize
2024-10-10 09:00 - 13:00
Are you planning to transfer to University of Michigan: optiMize?

No need to make the trip to their campus. Students can meet with a University of Michigan optiMize advisor to find transfer resources to the University of Michigan (application review, navigating resources, any advice) while also helping students build out social impact projects and giving them access to the toolkit needed for entrepreneurial success. Simply sign in at the Advising office, in the McDowell Center, room 105. This walk-in advising service is available to any current Schoolcraft student. Students will be seen on a first-come first-seen basis.

If you have any questions call 734-462-4429.

Federal Government Contracting 101
2024-10-10 09:00 - 11:00
Oct 10thVirtual – No fee, registration is required.

Nov 7thIn Person – No fee, registration is required.

Dec 10thVirtual – No fee, registration is required.

Join us for Federal Government Contracting 101!

In this class you will gain valuable information on:

Becoming government contract ready

Small Business Program Certifications

Marketing to federal agencies

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process

Finding federal contracting opportunities

Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.

Register Now

Marketing Your Business – In Person
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:00
Does your marketing strategy target your greatest opportunities for increasing sales and achieving a competitive advantage?

There is much more to marketing than having a couple of social media accounts and an email newsletter. In this workshop we will discuss market analysis and research, competitive analysis and position, as well as product price, placement, promotion and finish up with strategy implementation.

Register with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center)

Go to https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/

Locate specific class you wish to attend

Follow Register prompt

Free of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required

Cultural Coffee Connection
2024-10-07 11:00 - 13:00
Location: Bradner Library, Room 110

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend our upcoming events. Join us for coffee, tea, and snacks. Enjoy an educational presentation at the beginning of each event and informal conversation with peers from various cultures around the world. For every event you attend, you will be entered into a drawing for prizes at the end of the semester.

NEW THIS SEMESTER! Swap and share your favorite recipes. Cookbook PDF will be available.

Coffee and Contracting
2024-10-03 08:30 - 09:30
Virtual – No fee, registration is required.

Join our Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors for an opportunity to discuss government contracting, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics.

Bring your questions and your coffee!

Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team | 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu

Register Now

The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
