APEX 2024

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SMC Capstone

Capstone is the final course of our Camak Core professional development concentration where students implement a project to apply the knowledge and career skills they have gained through SMC's innovative Bachelor’s degree programs.

This project-based learning experience culminates at the APEX Showcase, the grand finale of the students' capstone projects. Join us to see the top three presentations and network with our seniors to find out what they have to offer the workforce as they graduate!

DYK? All SMC Bachelor's degree students complete 18 credit hours of professional development courses!
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APEX SHOWCASE >> Open Invitation

Who? SMC Community, Local Employers, & Professionals 
Where? Thurs. April 18th | 3-6pm
Where? Ellis Hall, Gibbs Lobby & Auditorium
What? Showcase is an in-person networking and presentation event where local employers and organizations are invited to SMC's campus to meet with our graduating Capstone seniors and hear from this year's top three finalists. Students will share about their projects in a high-top setup and network with you to show off their career skills.


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APEX EXPO >> SMC Internal Event

Who? SMC Faculty, Staff, & Students (Internal Event)
When? Thurs. April 11th | 9am-5pm
Where? Gibbs Welcome Center, Buchheit Board Room
What? APEX EXPO presentations are a series of (7) one-hour in-person events with a seminar-style setup where 5 to 6 students will present their Capstone projects and then field live Q&A about their presentations in front of a judge's panel. The top three Capstone presenters will be selected as finalists to present at APEX Showcase for a cash prize. *Registration is not required for this event. 


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Expo Presentation Schedule

ALL Capstone Students - 1 Hour Sessions

  9AM: Hali Gardner, DeVante Johnson, James Sharpe, Kayla Tucker

  10AM: Ashanti Goodman, Olivia Jackson-Shaw, Kiara Rodriguez, Zayani Williams

  11AM: Andrea Cunningham, Bryan Herrera, Kayla McCarty, Charles Muyimbwa

  1PM: Hannon El-Sherif, Kimberly Labra, Colton Post, Dior Reese, Michael Thomas

  2PM: Hannah Brown, Conor DePaoli, Nick Green, Mack MacIntosh, Juana Silva

  3PM: Jalen Bennett, Reece Blackwell, Eva Nix, Shyann Richard, Sidney Russell

  4PM: Audrey Foster, Will Harmon, Zac Jennings, Griffin Krieg, Nathan Tipton

MEET OUR STUDENTS & LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR PROJECTS!
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Jalen Bennett

"SMC Student Teacher Project"  focuses on a discussion of different careers in education, the alternative learning education program path, and grad school opportunities for students who plan to go into the field of teaching after graduating from SMC.

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Reece Blackwell

"Simple 7 Bars" is a social media and branding consulting project for a protein bar company, focusing on improving social media presence, website, and general marketing advice.

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Hannah Brown

"America's Future Farmers" shows an introduction to homesteading such as gardening, chicken keeping, and food preservation methods through sessions held at the Spartanburg Headquarters library in downtown Spartanburg.

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Andrea Cunningham

"Sounds of Lightness" demonstrates the power of music to change your mood.

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Conor DePaoli

"The Spartanburg JAM Session" is an opportunity for local musicians to come together, share their musical ideas and styles, gather content, and connect with other artists at the Mayfair Art Studios.

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Hannon El-Sherif

"Written In The Stars" is a poetry/journaling workshop project that combines an art element and calligraphy/cursive, bringing awareness to the art of writing and mental health.

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Audrey Foster

"Snacks for Students" provides SMC students with a healthier snack alternative. Our goal is to fuel students to sustain their busy schedules while making a positive impact in a time efficient manner.

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Hali Gardner

"The Pioneer" focuses on being proactive to help athletes balance their workload while working on time management and scheduling to reduce their stress and anxiety through workshop events.

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Ashanti Goodman

"Angel Cosmetics" is a natural beauty brand that specializes in the production of lip gloss from natural products.

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Nick Green

"Kicks for Kids" is a golf event and fundraising project at Streaking Birdies. The goal is to raise money to donate to a local group for kids in need of new shoes.

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Will Harmon

"Young Future Farmers & Outdoorsmen" teaches elementary school students about wildlife and agriculture careers to help encourage younger kids to go into wildlife and agriculture careers.

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Bryan Herrera

"BH Virtual Solutions" is a virtual assistant startup business that aims to empower entrepreneurs by giving them back valuable time, ultimately enhancing productivity and allowing them to concentrate on vital aspects of their businesses.

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Olivia Jackson-Shaw

"Educated Young Parents of the Upstate" is a project intended to educate, motivate, and elevate young parents like Olivia through six weeks of free workshops with free childcare included.

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Zac Jennings

"Pioneer Spirit" is a student-led spirit club that partners with the SMC athletics department to host gameday events.

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DeVante Johnson

"Sole Dept." is a startup sneaker retail business with a main goal of bringing communities together through the love of sneakers and clothing.

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Griffin Krieg

"Superstar Connections" is a soccer equipment program and fundraiser for players who cannot afford new cleats.

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Kimberly Labra

"Dando La Mano" project goal is to help the hispanic population understand the FAFSA and college tuition process at Gaffney High School.

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Mack MacIntosh

"Self Awareness" is a project centered around taking young athletic women through a six week process of journaling, in hopes of revealing new tools these young women can implement in their daily lives.

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Kayla McCarty

"Project: It's Okay" works with elementary and middle school students in after-school program to address bullying, emotions, and kindness.

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Charles Muyimbwa

The "Timeless Ties Pen Pal Project" is a heartfelt program inspired by the profound impact of companionship on the well- being of seniors, particularly those residing in nursing homes.

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Eva Nix

"Art Justified" is a college-focused art therapy project that aims to show how art can increase freedom, identity, and expression. Participants will art journal, and create a mural in their local community.

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Colton Post

"Autism Awareness in our Places of Worship" is a seminar that educates pastors, youth pastors, and children's church ministry workers on how to make churches more accommodating to families that have children with Autism.

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Dior Reese

"Laz Creations" is a startup social media marketing company.

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Shyann Richard

"Mommy Me Time" gives women an opportunity to ease their minds and relax with soothing activities with other mothers having the same problem.

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Kiara Rodriguez

"Let’s Get Down to Business" is a project that strives to teach SMC student small business owners how to start or run their business developing their entrepreneurial skills and promoting in a small market.

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Sidney Russell

"Accepted Students Day" is an event where seniors in high school who have been accepted to SMC explore all the opportunities at the college.

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James Sharpe

Coming Soon!

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Juana Silva

"Decals by Silva" is a start up business on Etsy that sells custom name decals for special occasions, laptops, water bottles, or cars.

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Michael Thomas

"$mart Money" is a program at SMC covering topics including budgeting, banking, and investing. This project also includes a free tax clinic for students to have their taxes prepared and filed for free.

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Nathan Tipton

"Mending Relationships" is a dinner event where members of local law enforcement will come to connect with residents of Una to alleviate strain for police and distrust for the residents.

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Kayla Tucker

"From The Egg To The Coop" is a project partnered with local elementary school in Kayla's hometown, where she teaches a group of first grade students about chickens.

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Zayani Williams

"Thisisus" aims to create a safe and positive space to assist the growth of a group of high schoolers through a mentorship program at SMC.

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ABOUT CAMAK CORE & OUR SMC STUDENTsLearn more about our Camak Core professional development program
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See You at APEX Showcase April 18, 2024!
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