Detroit, MI – As an African-American growing up in Detroit, Robert Shumake knew he had to seize every opportunity he could in order to succeed in life. Robert Shumake is no stranger to uphill battles. He ran cross country in high school, a race that literally has its ups and downs. “I often felt like I was running for my life,” said Shumake.
Robert Shumake’s opportunity to play sports taught him something that he did not expect. “By learning to work hard and stay focused on my running regimen on the Edwin Denby High School track team, I also learned to stay focused on my studies and work hard to succeed in all aspects of my life,” said Shumake.
Now that Robert Shumake is the successful CEO of Inheritance Capital Group, he strives to inspire today’s young people. Shumake’
The Scholarship Relays to help kids achieve a college education is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Robert Shumake’s work on education. Robert Shumake is currently working on his ultimate dream of opening a new charter school in Detroit for middle and high school students.
“The idea is to provide our kids a foundation for success specifically geared toward entrepreneurship in green business and real estate in Detroit,” said Shumake. “My vision is an academy to educate the next generation of leaders and prepare them to compete in a global economy. I believe it is of critical importance to have a school like this in Detroit where students can seize an unparalleled opportunity to earn their place at the forefront of the new global economy.”
Robert Shumake’s plan is to focus on the new “green” economy and teach kids how to start businesses focused on solar and wind energy and socially conscious living. “Green technology is a sign of the times and our future economy will hinge on green businesses and green real estate. This is why I believe in preparing our children to succeed in this new economic landscape.”
Some of the tenets of the proposed school’s curriculum, based on the award-winning Kipp Academy of Houston, and written using a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Education, include:
• Flat screen TVs broadcasting Bloomberg News in the hallways, a Wall Street Journal in every classroom and a laptop on every desk.
• Partnering with major corporations and inviting CEOs to forge relationships with students and participate in their education. Students will serve internships at these companies and earn college credits before graduating high school.
• The challenging curriculum will require parents to sign a contract declaring their support of longer instructional days and mandatory summer classes which Shumake believes is the only way to prepare students for success in our ever more competitive world.
“The school’s mission is in keeping with my own ongoing mission to make education accessible to minority youths as a path to financial success and empowerment,”
To learn more about the Shumake Academy and how the public can get involved to help make Robert Shumake’s dream a reality, visit http://www.robertshumake.us/
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