As various countries experience the real and pressing
effects of the twin problems of global warming and climate change, people are
becoming more aware of their role in stemming the tide of these threats. From
recycling to purchasing eco-friendly products and even using alternative power
sources, it has become evident that each person must make a conscious choice
and accept that one's small actions send massive ripples on a global scale.
To say that green technologies (particularly their applications
in energy generation and consumption) are the wave of the future is a gross
understatement. If devastating hurricanes, suffocating smog and mountain after
mountain of garbage were to become the norm of wanton consumption, then green
technologies present a future — an enduring legacy that today's people would
like to bequeath to their children.
At the forefront of advocating and harnessing green
technologies is Detroit businessman, philanthropist and bestselling author
Robert Shumake. With his vast experience in the world of business, establishing
a business school of his own would seem to be a logical step to further promote
his vision of helping his community. But with The Robert Shumake Academy, he seeks
to go a step beyond molding the world's future business leaders.
Unlike other business schools, the focus of the
academy is to train students in technology, green business and
entrepreneurship. The academy is designed to equip each student with laptops
while flat screen TVs broadcasting news from business news are strategically
placed along school hallways.
“The curriculum will not be easy. We must break away
from the antiquated school calendar based on yesterday’s agricultural rhythms
to longer days and summer classes that will better prepare students to compete
in the global economy," said Shumake.
The academy is envisioned to begin as a middle school
which will later expand to include high school, with its curriculum adapted
from Houston's Kipp Academy. Shumake divulged that there are plans to partner
with major corporations that will allow the academy's students to serve
internships with the top CEOs.
Shumake is currently the CEO of ShuFund Capital, LLC, the
Energy Chairman of SGP Energy Fund L3C, and the CEO of Inheritance Capital
Group. He is also the Honorary Consul General of Botswanaand Tanzaniato the US.
Apart from his active participation in his foundations, The Shumake Family and
Friends Foundation, the Shumake Legacy Academy and the Robert S. Shumake
Scholarship Relays, he has written two books, “For Entrepreneurs Who Considered
Suicide When Business Got Tough” and “Climbing Your Inner Mountain.”
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I have just finished reading his book “Climbing Your Inner Mountain”. I think its awesome.
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