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If you are hard-working, motivated, and willing to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, then CEO is for you.

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Heart of Illinois CEO Class of 2026 Students

Heart of Illinois CEO Class of 2026 is comprised of 4 students. Students are selected from 2 different surrounding schools.

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WHAT IS CEO

Entrepreneurship education seeks to prepare people, especially youth, to be responsible, enterprising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to economic development and sustainable communities. The CEO program is much more than a textbook course. Rather, students are immersed in real life learning experiences with the opportunity to take risks, manage the results, and learn from the outcomes.

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How You Can Get Involved

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with Heart of Illinois CEO and give back to your community.

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