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If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as this training covers:* Business legal entity selection * Registration and licensing * Market research and planning * Financial planning and sources of capital * And more…Register today!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO8PfPx/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1eVO8PfPx/overview

Virtual Event - Capability Statement Boot Camppowered by the APEX Accelerator at UCFA capability statement is a popular piece of marketing collateral in government contracting. It a one-page summary of the business much like a 'company resume' and can be a great tool to introduce your business. A capability statement will not be the only piece of marketing collateral that you use in government contracting, but it can be a great first step.The APEX Accelerator at UCF will present a detailed introduction to the capability statement and how it can be used in government contracting. Highlights will include:* An Overview of the Capability Statement * A Review of Key Components of a Capability Statement: Core Competencies, Differentiators, Past Performance * The Importance of Customizing Your Capability StatementOur speaker will also review some example capability statements as part of this discussion, and the hope is that there will be at least one or two clients who are willing to have their capability statements reviewed in front of the audience as well.Join us for this training session focused on the cornerstone of your government contracting marketing effort!This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/capability-statement-boot-camp-5a1eVO8THP3 Registration Link: https://sbdcorlando.com/upcoming-seminars/

Threaded Together is a friendship-bracelet making workshop designed to recognize students' efforts throughout the semester and to encourage students to make friends over summer. Students will walk away with more than just a bracelet--leaving with a reminder of their resilience, creativity and place in our community. Registration Link: https://linktr.ee/ucftransfercenter

In this week's Workshop Wednesday with Career Services:Learn how to search for positions whether for a job, teaching assistant, research assistant, another internship position or even for a Graduate Assistant position. Learn about networking with classmates, faculty, and your connections like UCF Alumni to get that role!Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake: bit.ly/UCFhandshakeVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1730033/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1730033/share_preview

Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, vision board crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.

This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.

Virtual webinarYour business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We'll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long-term growth.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO8Pgp3/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/business-plan-writing-made-easier-webinar-5a1eVO8Pgp3/overview

Trip Date: 7/12/2025Trip Location: Ormond Beach, FLTrip Cost: $35.00Registration Opens: 6/28/2025-12:00PMRegistration Closes: 7/8/2025- 4:00PMRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date & Time: 7/8/2025- 6:00PMTrip Description: One of our most popular trips is back for Summer 2025! Surfing is a classic Floridian adventure - come learn the basics with our Adventure Trip Leaders as your instructors.What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including surfboards, leashes, and rash guards), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Ailliy, Alex, Julia, Juan Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

Trip Date: 7/13/2025Trip Location: Ormond Beach, FLTrip Cost: $35.00Registration Opens: 6/29/2025-12:00PMRegistration Closes: 7/9/2025- 4:00PMRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date & Time: 7/9/2025 - 6:00PMTrip Description: One of our most popular trips is back for Summer 2025! Surfing is a classic Floridian adventure - come learn the basics with our Adventure Trip Leaders as your instructors.What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including surfboards, leashes, and rash guards), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Brennon, Bristol, Alexis, Connor Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

Take a break, take a breath--and meet some furry friends! Join us for a relaxing visit with certified therapy dogs, whether you need to de-stress, a smile, or just some tail-wagging joy, our therapy dog friends are here to help. Stop by, say hi, and experience the healing power of paws! Treats (for humans) will also be provided! Registration Link: https://linktr.ee/ucftransfercenter

In this week's Workshop Wednesday with Career Services:Learn how to develop a resume or CV that will be read by the Application Tracking System (ATS) and get you noticed for a job, internship, graduate school application and more. Be prepared with your resume in paper or mobile device, tell a friend to join the session and be ready to learn how to build a winning resume or CV.Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake: [bit.ly/UCFhandshake ](bit.ly/UCFhandshake)[career.ucf.edu](career.ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1730052/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1730052/share_preview

This in-person workshop will discuss: If you reside in Florida, you are subject to hurricanes, floods, storms, and other natural events on an annual basis. When FEMA is activated, emergency contracting will be needed and if you are registered in the [SAM.gov](http://sam.gov/) disaster registry your firm may be considered for those short-fused contracts. We will discuss how emergency contracting takes place, will address some of the provision of the Stafford Act to protect impacted area small businesses, and will highlight some of the federal agencies that make use of contractors to fulfill their disaster recovery mission: FEMA, US Army Corps of Engineers, others. Attendees will be briefed by the University of Central Florida APEX Accelerator regarding free technical assistance available to all small businesses in the government contracting arena.This event is sponsored by the Florida SBDC at UCF. Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/g/x4W8BcsAj4/sba-workshop-disaster-recovery-and-emergency-contracting-5a1eVO8TAPC

The RWC offers American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED, First Aid Blended Learning classes. The Blended Learning class includes an online portion (most participants can complete this in approximately 2 hours) and an instructor-led class skills session (approximately two hours long). The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills session.Each participant who successfully completes the course will earn an American Red Cross certificate in Adult First Aid, CPR with AED. The certificate is valid for two years.To register for this class please call 407-823-2408, or walk into the RWC administrative office between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone will assist you! Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d852f400-9a57-40d7-9d72-b60cff4ad06c&semesterId=421e6710-c6e2-49d9-82a8-890f63091995

Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, vision board crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.

This group meets every Wednesday. May meet outdoors during building closures for holidays.NA is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other live drug-free. There are no dues or fees, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Our fellowship focuses primarily on recovery from the disease of addiction. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.For more information about this meeting visit [studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/](https://studenthealth.ucf.edu/recovery/) or call the NA Helpline at 407-425-5157.

This monthly food distribution event is a volunteering opportunity that occurs on the third Thursday of every month at the 910 Livingston Street Church of God about a block and half from UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown.The entire volunteer opportunity is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There are two volunteer shifts: 8:30-11 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-1p.m. Volunteers may sign up for one or both shifts (link below).Volunteers will be expected to assist with setup and teardown, breakdown and repackage food for distribution, and assist with loading patron's vehicles.*If all 20 spots are filled, you are still able to come volunteer. Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4CA8A923ABF49-52648443-910food/61146899#/

Trip Date: 7/19/2025 - 7/20/2025Trip Location: Ft. White, FLTrip Cost: $60.00Registration Opens: 7/5/2025- 12:00PMRegistration Closes: 7/16/2025 - 4:00PMRegister for this trip with [this link.](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b5b4fddc-412d-49de-9277-06fd6512cf77&semesterId=d6fb5899-1d0b-4b59-b542-ee2a054a72dd) All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date and Time: 7/16/2025- 6:00PMTrip Description: Enjoy one of Florida's most beautiful rivers and springs at the Ichetucknee River! Here you can enjoy the beautiful teal water by floating down the river through an oasis of trees. Relish the refreshing waters by spending the night camping with your fellow UCF students. Come join us on this unique adventure!What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including camping gear, tube rentals, etc.), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified wilderness first responders. Meals will be provided on this trip; all menus will take dietary restrictions/preferences and allergies into account. Occasionally, groups will eat at restaurants while traveling. These meals are not included in your trip cost. Your trip leaders will inform you of any meals not included in the trip price.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Alexia, Kim Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

Trip Date: 7/19/2025Trip Location: Geneva, FLTrip Cost: $30.00Registration Opens: 7/5/2025- 12:00PMRegistration Closes: 7/17/2025- 4:00PMRegister for this trip in the UCF RWC app or through the [UCF RWC Membership Portal website](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProducts?classification=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22&category=ea528aa9-f493-4efb-b769-b1e686780cb3). All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date & Time: 7/17/2025- 6:00PMTrip Description: Join Outdoor Adventure for a day long canoeing trip with our trip leaders! On this trip, you will be canoeing on beautiful water, discovering Florida flora and fauna, and meeting new people! There may even be some alligator sightings....What's Included: All our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including canoes, PFDs, headlamps, etc.), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Bristol and Haley Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22

In this week's Workshop Wednesday with Career Services:Develop your brand by creating an appealing eportfolio and updating your LinkedIn profile. This workshop will discuss why it's important to have a 'brand' and how you can build your virtual appearance for a stronger network.Register to attend in person or get the zoom link to attend virtually on Handshake: [bit.ly/UCFhandshake](bit.ly/UCFhandshake)[career.ucf.edu](career.ucf.edu)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1730039/share_preview Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1730039/share_preview

Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner! Hang out with friends, play some games, and destress over some warm free food each Wednesday.Once a month, we will have an event night; past events have included karaoke, vision board crafting, bingo, etc. With these events you have the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants, supporting the Orlando community!We are located by the Barnes & Noble on East Plaza.