WARWICK, R.I. — Bishop Hendricken High School recently welcomed Rod McKinnis, Partner at Research Based Solutions (RBS), to campus for the school’s second annual Sales and Emotional Intelligence Training Seminar. For the second consecutive year, students enrolled in Mr. Garcia’s Marketing and Sales classes participated in an immersive, full-day professional development experience designed to introduce and strengthen essential business skills that will serve as the foundation for their coursework throughout the remainder of the semester. The seminar provided students with a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional classroom instruction and engage directly with real-world business concepts, including sales strategy, effective communication, emotional intelligence, behavioral awareness, and personality assessment. Through interactive training and practical applications, students explored how these interconnected skills influence professional relationships, strengthen interpersonal effectiveness, and contribute to success in today’s competitive business environment.
What makes this experience particularly valuable is the caliber and authenticity of the training being delivered, and that it will continue beyond a one-day event. The curriculum mirrors the professional development programs provided to financial advisors at some of the nation’s most prominent brokerage and financial services firms.
Mr. McKinnis will also continue to facilitate training and sessions with the students. Throughout the semester, students will continue working with Research Based Solutions to reinforce, expand, and apply the concepts introduced during the initial training. This ongoing collaboration will allow students to progressively develop their understanding of sales, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication while gaining practical experience that complements their academic coursework.
Upon successful completion of the program, every participating student will earn a Sales and Emotional Intelligence Certification through Research Based Solutions. This professional credential will recognize their commitment to developing valuable, transferable business skills and provide an additional accomplishment they can highlight as they pursue future educational and professional opportunities.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing this opportunity to challenge themselves, expand their understanding of business, and develop skills that will serve them long after their time at Bishop Hendricken. One of our primary objectives is to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the expectations of the professional world. Providing our students with access to the same caliber of training received by professionals at leading financial institutions is a tremendous opportunity and a meaningful investment in their futures. We are especially grateful to Rod and Research Based Solutions for their continued partnership, generosity, and commitment to helping our students grow both personally and professionally.” Said Jim Garcia
Through partnerships with organizations like Research Based Solutions, Bishop Hendricken is helping students transform classroom knowledge into real-world capabilities, equipping the next generation of leaders with the confidence, emotional intelligence, and professional skills necessary to succeed in college, their careers, and beyond.
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