Entrepreneurial
Education

This is NOT your traditional classroom experience. Learn entrepreneurial education first hand from local businesses and leaders in our area.

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WHAT MAKES CEO DIFFERENT?

There’s no other class like CEO. Here, you’re not just learning about business, you’re living it every day.

Applying to Sangamon Valley CEO has never been easier.

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Why you should choose

Sangamon Valley CEO

Ignite your inner entrepreneurial spirit.

Sangamon Valley CEO creates entrepreneurial opportunites that inspires your inner entreprenuer.

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Work on a teamThe Class Business

Every CEO program kicks off with a class business, where each team collaborates to develop a business idea, create a business plan, secure funding, and manage all aspects of the business - from marketing to project and money management.

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Explore Local IndustriesBusiness Visits

Along the way, you’ll visit 30-50 local businesses and learn directly from the entrepreneurs who made them possible. See the inner workings of different industries - from day-to-day operations to the decisions that drive growth and innovation.

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Learn from Experts Guest Speaker

Hear from 30-50 experts in your community who will share their experience and advice on important business topics. You’ll learn how to speak like a professional, build a brand, manage your time and so much more!

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Start Your Own BusinessIndividual Business

In the second half of the year, you’ll focus on building your own business. This includes everything from coming up with a business idea to writing a plan and creating your product. You’ll also fine-tune your business pitch. At the end of the year, you’ll showcase your business at a trade show, where the community can see all your hard work come to life.

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Build your networkPersonal Mentors

As you build you're business, you’ll be matched with a mentor - a local business professional who will guide you through the process. Your mentor will help you refine your business plan, identify start-up capital, and offer advice on marketing and financials.

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Present your businessStudent Business Tradeshow

Towards the end of the school year students to get to setup a booth at the tradeshow to present their business to the public.