Jefferson County CEO News

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Today was all about bringing our class business to life! We had a productive Class Day that got even more exciting when Kari Lowery dropped by to surprise the whole group. She jumped ...

Today was all about bringing our class business to life! We had a productive Class Day that got even more exciting when Kari Lowery dropped by to surprise the whole group. She jumped ...

0 Video 3 Images October-09-2025View Article
💼✨ Jam-Packed Day for CEO! ✨💼 Today our entrepreneurs had a full and rewarding day of learning and connection. We kicked things off with a joint business visit at Farm Credit ...

💼✨ Jam-Packed Day for CEO! ✨💼 Today our entrepreneurs had a full and rewarding day of learning and connection. We kicked things off with a joint business visit at Farm Credit ...

0 Video 7 Images October-08-2025View Article
💼 Guest Speaker Spotlight: Cherrish McCoy 💵✨ This week our CEO class had the privilege of hearing from Cherrish McCoy with Banterra Bank about one of the most important parts of any ...

💼 Guest Speaker Spotlight: Cherrish McCoy 💵✨ This week our CEO class had the privilege of hearing from Cherrish McCoy with Banterra Bank about one of the most important parts of any ...

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🌟 Mentor Day Magic in CEO! 🌟 Today marked our first Mentor Day of the year! We kicked things off with a fun M&M icebreaker to spark conversation, and soon the room was buzzing with ...

🌟 Mentor Day Magic in CEO! 🌟 Today marked our first Mentor Day of the year! We kicked things off with a fun M&M icebreaker to spark conversation, and soon the room was buzzing with ...

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Today, our Jefferson County CEO students had the incredible opportunity to visit Zoomers RV in Ina, Illinois! A huge thank you to Manager JD Adams for giving our young entrepreneurs a ...

Today, our Jefferson County CEO students had the incredible opportunity to visit Zoomers RV in Ina, Illinois! A huge thank you to Manager JD Adams for giving our young entrepreneurs a ...

0 Video 3 Images October-02-2025View Article
Meet Nealy Hamson, Facilitator for Jefferson County CEO. In this role, Nealy doesn’t operate as a traditional classroom teacher. Instead, she orchestrates a yearlong ...

Meet Nealy Hamson, Facilitator for Jefferson County CEO. In this role, Nealy doesn’t operate as a traditional classroom teacher. Instead, she orchestrates a yearlong ...

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Presenting the CEO Class of 2026 — Professional Headshot Showcase As we mark Year 10 of Jefferson County CEO, we are pleased to share a showcase of our students’ professional ...

Presenting the CEO Class of 2026 — Professional Headshot Showcase As we mark Year 10 of Jefferson County CEO, we are pleased to share a showcase of our students’ professional ...

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📢 Introducing the C-Suite · CEO Class of 2026 📢

📢 Introducing the C-Suite · CEO Class of 2026 📢

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🌟 Today, our CEO students had the privilege of diving into the nitty-gritty of business planning with Professor Mark Jornd from Rend Lake College—who also happens to be one of our ...

🌟 Today, our CEO students had the privilege of diving into the nitty-gritty of business planning with Professor Mark Jornd from Rend Lake College—who also happens to be one of our ...

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Today, our CEO students took another big step forward in shaping their class business ideas. With a little guidance from our Vice-Chair Mark Black, they’re truly owning the process. ...

Today, our CEO students took another big step forward in shaping their class business ideas. With a little guidance from our Vice-Chair Mark Black, they’re truly owning the process. ...

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🌟 Big things are in the works! 🌟 Our future entrepreneurs are now entering the initial stages of class business ideation. Today, they engaged in a structured brainstorming exercise ...

🌟 Big things are in the works! 🌟 Our future entrepreneurs are now entering the initial stages of class business ideation. Today, they engaged in a structured brainstorming exercise ...

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✨ Mentor Reveal & Training Day ✨ Today was one of the most exciting milestones in the CEO journey—our mentor reveal and training session! Each student entrepreneur was paired with a ...

✨ Mentor Reveal & Training Day ✨ Today was one of the most exciting milestones in the CEO journey—our mentor reveal and training session! Each student entrepreneur was paired with a ...

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