THE RAISING CORNE® PROGRAM SEMINARS – is a self-study (or instructor led) collection of thought-provoking, character-development, social-emotional learning seminars. The product corn was used as an analogy for the naming of The Raising Corne® Program Seminars as corn relates to the number of byproducts produced. The letter “e” was added to the end of the word corn in order to create the analogy and distinguish our future leaders from the food itself. With the  overall objectives of the lessons designed to promote critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and empowerment, students will develop the motivation to become doctors, lawyers, scientists, principals, businesspeople, educators, public servants, so on and so forth. 

Lay the foundation for a successful resurgence when you follow each of the educational seminars offered online by Ronnie L. Rice’s Learning & Development Academy! Each option is available as self-paced learning or can be instructor led. 

Contact Ronnie directly at r2corne@gmail.com for further information. 

Focus on Critical Thinking

Ronnie’s journey through adversity required critical thinking and self-awareness. He tailored each of these enrichment coaching seminars to prepare today’s future leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. Our youths and future leaders, all need to make quality choices based on sound decision-making, problem-solving skills, and empowerment in order to become effective leaders for the 21st century. 

Gang Intervention

Learn how to avoid becoming a target or victim for gang recruitment by gathering information to help counter the attraction for criminal involvement. Explore how the aims of law-abiding citizens and gangs are similar and why the means to their ends are so different. See why the story of Al Capone and bootlegging is related to some of today’s gang activities.

Values/Responsibilities

Explore the importance of values and responsibility in this seminar. You will learn tips and strategies to help bridge the gaps in communication with law enforcement, as well as, details of why successful people continue to focus on these qualities in their daily lives.

Pearls in the Storm: A lesson in Black History

Follow the journey of former slaves and their descendants and how they became one of the most influential groups in modern American culture. Through this info packed curriculum, you will learn exciting details of why it is necessary for more accurate narratives to be written. This curriculum is designed to change the negative and demeaning narratives concerning the value of black peoples’ sacrifices, contributions, and achievements. Through class participation and encouragement to conduct your own hands-on research, discover how it fosters your critical thinking and educational development!

Managing Frustrations

Control your frustrations through the practical methods demonstrated by this seminar. Ronnie shares his creative LAP Model (i.e., Learn, Accept, and Practice) and how this approach can help you manage conflict more effectively.

Health Education and Drugs

Poor decisions with drugs, alcohol, and overeating have a marked impact on your mind, body, and attitude. Avoid the trappings of drug association through an understanding of the impact these choices make.

Relationships & Family

See how establishing meaningful relationships is a vital part of social and emotional development. This seminar also covers how dysfunctional relationships can lead to a matter of life and death.

Public Speaking

Some researchers state, “Americans number one fear is Public Speaking.” Develop practical speaking skills and presentation methods to help you overcome your nervousness. Gain useful tips to help you minimize your fear of public speaking and beat stage fright!

Television and Media

Broaden your understanding of the impact of “spinning” from mediums such as television, radio, print and even social media. Learn how some facets of mass media tends to breed compulsive behavior, reinforce existing stereotypes, as well as, cause damage to reputations. We all need to understand the impact media has on our personal development; by doing so, we learn to appreciate the genuine differences of others.

Diversity

Explore the evolution of why this phenomenon has become so important for personal growth and development, as well as, for business. Learn how to incorporate this ideology into your everyday life to better understand why it is so essential to respecting others and their differences.

Impact of Sports

Watch and learn how many have experienced shattered dreams and empty goals from not having an understanding of the importance of a backup plan for life.

Basic Money Management

Follow useful tips for spending wisely and avoiding needless debt. You will learn to focus on how to become a better consumer and steward of your finances, as you gain understanding in the value of having this early education.

Careers/Goal-Setting

Learn about the importance of goal setting and developing a plan for life in this seminar. You will gain valuable understanding in the differences between preparing for a job and laying a foundation for a career.