In the News

Fox Business – “Business education, one prison at a time”

There is ideally a moment or two in our evolution into emotionally intelligent beings where we recognize that we have been taking some things in life for granted.

TEDx Raleigh – “A.J. Ware on Inmates to Entrepreneurs”

TED is an event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – three broad subject areas that are collectively shaping our future. TEDx is the local TED initiative.

Inc. Magazine – “Passions: Teaching entrepreneurship to prisoners”

Students in Brian Hamilton’s entrepreneurship class face a bigger challenge than a lack of funding: They are serving time in prison for crimes such as robbery and drug dealing.

American Public Media – The Story with Dick Gordon – “Inmates to Entrepreneurs”

It’s a tough time to find a job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that only one in four of this year’s graduates had a job waiting for them. So you don’t need a college degree to understand how much harder it must be for people getting out of prison.

The News & Observer – “ChairmanO’s business savvy is just the break inmates need”

Brian Hamilton’s crash course on starting and running your own business is designed for prison inmates but could benefit anyone with entrepreneurial ambitions but no experience.