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- Students from the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship graduated Aug. 15, making them the first graduating class since the institute opened its doors.
The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship marked a significant milestone on Aug. 15 as it celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class two years after opening its doors.
Graduating students completed the institute’s professional certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship, an accelerated, non-traditional business education program designed to equip students with practical business skills and real-world experience.
Through this program students are open to many opportunities such as internships with regional businesses and through the Institute’s weekly “Speaking from Experience” sessions, which allows them to engage directly with business leaders. Students pay a tuition of $8,900 per year for this program.
Around 250 people, including students, their families, staff and faculty and business partners, attended the ceremony. Remarks were made by Institute President Ian Mortimer and Founder Tom Golisano. The commencement address was delivered by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver.
Golisano Institute offers an ‘affordable and direct path’ for entrepreneurs
Each student received a custom Golisano Institute blazer designed by Adrian Jules, a nationally renowned clothier based in Rochester, instead of the traditional cap and gown. The inside label presents Tom Golisano’s name and motto, “Built not Born.”
“I established the Institute to give future entrepreneurs a more affordable and direct path to building meaningful careers, as well as provide regional employers with talented graduates who are ready to contribute from day one,” Golisano said in a statement. “Seeing these students graduate and take the next step in their journeys reinforces my belief that a practical business education can be life-changing and it should be within reach.”
The Golisano Institute is now entering its third year and in addition to its business certificate the institute is launching its new one-year AI & Business certificate program this fall.
Registration for the programs will be open through Aug. 28 with classes beginning in September. More information can be found at https://golisanoinstitute.org/.
— Kerria Weaver works as the Government and You reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on how government actions affect communities and neighborhoods in Rochester and in Monroe County.
