Student Entrepreneurship Initiative Overview

Purpose Statement

The Community College of RI is launching the inaugural Student Entrepreneurship Initiative. This initiative was created to provide resources and a platform to CCRI students and alumni from under-represented populations to develop as entrepreneurs. The Office of Organizational Development & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has partnered with Career Services and the Business & Professional Studies Program to create an 18-month long initiative that will include high-impact interactions, in-person learning sessions and robust resources to help build a pathway for entrepreneurs. 

The Student Entrepreneurship Initiative primary goals are aligned with the CCRI 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan. The primary goals are listed below:

1.  Eliminate Equity Gaps.
   1.  Equip CCRI students with the skills and resources necessary to become successful 
      entrepreneurs in the state of Rhode Island. 
2.  Ready our students with skills and experiences to attain personal, economic and career success.
   1.  Provide learning opportunities for CCRI students to practice key essentials to owning, 
      operating and profiting from their business.
3.  Advance a culture that promotes our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
   
   1.  Celebrate and recognize our BIPOC business owners that are part of CCRI.

Dream It, Built It Expo

The second annual event of the Student Entrepreneurship Initiative will be the Dream It, Build It Expo. In recognition of Women's History Month, the theme will be "Honoring Women in History: Sharing Herstory."  Attendees will have access to resources and networks intended to help close existing equity gaps that can limit future success

CCRI will provide a platform for our students and alumni entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, participate in panel discussions with established Rhode Island entrepreneurs, and learn different techniques for securing resources. 

Event Details

Wednesday, March 5th 2025

12pm - 3pm

Knight Campus, Great Hall

Registration

Register here to showcase your products or services using the link below. You will be contacted by Career Services with details on next steps.

• Items/services WILL NOT be for patrons/attendees to purchase
• Students, alumni and community partners are encouraged to advertise and promote their growing business

Expo Entrepreneur Registration