APEX 2026

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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 2026

APEX Showcase is SMC’s annual networking and live competition event featuring our graduating seniors and their Capstone projects. Local employers and community partners are invited to campus to meet talented seniors in a high‑top networking format and hear presentations from the top three finalists. Connect with emerging professionals and experience the impactful work of our newest SMC graduates!
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APEX Showcase JudgesMargaret Clayton, SMC Trustee, Former CFO at Clayton Tile
Luke Feisal, Assistant General Manager of the Spartanburgers
Raj Patel, President of Newburg Investments LLC
Emma Reabold, VP for Development & Campus Services at SCICU
Allen Smith, President & CEO of OneSpartanburg, Inc

Listen. Network. Be Inspired.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
3PM - Check In
3:30PM - Presentations
4:30PM - Networking Hour *In addition to the Capstone Students, SMC's
entrepreneurship organization "Venture" will be participating
during the networking hour to showcase their startups! 
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Learn About Our 2026 Capstone Students

Our students will present their projects prior at an internal event, and the Top 3 will present on the mainstage at APEX Showcase! ALL students listed below will attend the networking hour, where you can learn more!

Community Well‑Being
& Social Impact

Projects supporting mental health, wellness, community needs, social services, food insecurity, homelessness, justice support, youth mentoring, senior support, etc.

Youth Education, Literacy
& Development

Projects focused on reading, writing, life skills, personal growth, enrichment, or K–12 learning.

Business, Entrepreneurship
& Marketing

Projects that build businesses, support small businesses, develop marketing campaigns, or teach business/financial skills.

Sports, Fitness & Recreation

Projects built around athletics, fitness, movement, sports access, or athlete well-being.

Arts, Culture
& Creative Expression

Projects involving art, writing, music, faith, cultural celebration, creative production, or storytelling.

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Luna Orozco
"El Festival De Culturas"
Festival De Culturas! Is a project focused on celebrating and empowering the Hispanic community at Spartanburg Methodist College, who make up a growing 16% of the student population.
Meet Luna and our Class of 2026 Capstone students at APEX Showcase on April 23!
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    Layton Cave
    "The Healing Pallette"
    The Healing Palette is an art show that is built around raising awareness of strokes and stroke prevention.

    During this show, Layton will be selling art to donate to an organization that benefits families who have been impacted by stroke. 
    Meet Layton and our Class of 2026 Capstone students at APEX Showcase on April 23!
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      Kaden Byrd
      "S.M.A.R.T. Wealth"
      S.M.A.R.T. Wealth is a digital financial-literacy (phone app) designed to help students and young adults build real-world money skills through interactive lessons, tools, and gamification to promote practical decision-making.
      Meet Kaden and our Class of 2026 Capstone students at APEX Showcase on April 23!
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        About Camak Core Program & Our Students

        Learn more about our Camak Core professional development program
        by watching a recap video of our Career Development Week!

        Questions?

        Email camakcore@smcsc.edu >