SSCA Courses
Here are our current and future offerings. Don't hesitate to contact us regarding anything listed.
SOLEcial Studies Summer 2025 - PUBLIC OFFERING
((REGISTRATION NOW OPEN))
Open to all levels of experience!
You don’t have to be a “sneakerhead” to take the course!
Format: Virtual
Dates: July 7th to July 11th
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm EST
Cost: $1,100 (USD) Per student
Options: Flexible payment Plans available
SOLEcial Studies is perfect for:
- Someone who loves sneakers and wants to obtain in-depth knowledge about the industry
- A person who is interested in starting their own sneaker industry related business
- Someone looking to make a career change and may have transferable skills that can work well in the sneaker industry
Students Receive
Certificate of completion
Career / Business Counseling
Letter of Recommendation
Become a part of a large and supportive alumni network
REGISTER HERE
SOLEcial Studies: Strictly For The Ladies
FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
((REGISTRATION NOW OPEN))
Courses Start MARCH 5th, 2025
SOLEcial Studies is an award-winning sneaker industry education program that focuses on "non-design" related jobs and careers. Students are taught about the history of sneakers, their marriage to Hip-Hop culture, as well as many of the important ans lesser known aspects of the sneaker business. This is done by highlighting many of the non-creative jobs in the corporate sector.
The program has been taught to students in over 200 countries around the globe through various education partnerships. The three core missions of SOLEcial Studies involve making our students smarter consumers, inspiring entrepreneurship and giving numerous example of jobs in the corporate ranks. Our dedicated post course mentorship and support are hallmarks to the success of our program.
SOLEcial Studies is perfect for:
- Someone who loves sneakers and wants to obtain in-depth knowledge about the industry
- A person who is interested in starting their own sneaker industry related business
- Someone looking to make a career change and may have transferable skills that can work well in the sneaker industry
REGISTER HERE
Cinema Sole: The History of Sneakers in the Movies
Thursdays @ 5pm EST
(Virtual Sessions ONLY)
If you love sneakers ad love movies, Cinema Sole is for you! The course of taught by Sean Williams and Dee Wells, the Co-Founders of the SOLEcial Studies CommUNITY Academy (SSCA).
Learn the history of sneakes being featured in major motion pictures and television shows going back decades.
You'll never see movies (or sneakers) the same way again. We PROMISE!
REGISTER NOW HERE
The Red Alert Experience Masterclass
((NEXT CLASS COMING SOON))
(Virtual Session ONLY)
The Red Alert Experience Masterclass is course about finding your passion, mastering your craft and achieving longevity and any field of endeavor you chose.
Kool DJ Red Alert shares his 48 year journey in which he shares facts about his origins in music, and the decisions he has made that have cemented his legacy as an icon in not just Hip-Hop music, but Black music and Black history altogether.
This masterclass is perfect for:
- Anyone just starting out in a field they are very passionate about
- People who are at a crossroads and need advice while making an important decision about their journey
- Someone who is looking to change their direction and move into another field of endeavor
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Bobbito García's Park Player Perspective
((NEXT CLASS COMING SOON))
The Park Player Perspective is the world's first course that examines outdoor basketball’s rich history and culture while serving as a guide to the varied roles and skills that one can enjoy both on and off the court. This course is taught virtually by Bobbito García aka Kool Bob Love, and will cover the early development of pick-up games/summer tournaments, language, style, politics, legendary courts and players, global impact, and participation.
Students can choose to be in person or virtual (worldwide).
Six one-hour sessions, Thursdays 6/20 til 8/1 (no class on 7/4)
Time: 12 noon ET (check your local time zone)
Cost for the full six-week course is $150.
Drop-in students are welcomed, too! Cost per session is $30.
REGISTER HERE
Gravity Sketch 3D Design VR Tutorial Program
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Gravity Sketch is an intuitive 3D design platform for cross-disciplinary teams to create, collaborate, and review in an entirely new way.
This program is open to designers in any discipline (not just sneaker designers).
To learn more and set up an appointment that works best for you!