The program began development in 2017, with nearly a year before the program launched for the 2018-19 school year in August. The program is open to any junior or senior in a Knox County public or private school. Instead of being taught by teachers, it’s taught by facilitators from the business community, be they an accountant or an entrepreneur.
“We have a lot of students who walk our hallways every day, every year, that have a lot of things that they can offer and do and have these great ideas,” Kirk said. “A program like this, what I see is working with people in our community and finding resources for them to have and be able to do some of these ideas. I think we will be impressed by what comes out of them, not only at North Central but Sullivan and Dugger as well.”
Lincoln’s business landscape is getting a boost from students who will be offering new ideas for consumers to consider. Students in the Land of Lincoln CEO program will host a trade show from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the American Legion, 1740 Fifth St., in Lincoln.
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities is just the tip of the iceberg defining what the Richland County CEO program offers to participating RCHS students. Last nights trade show, held at The Holiday, was the capstone event for a program open to all seniors at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year for Richland County High School.
The long awaited wait is almost over; it is Trade Show week! The Students are excited and eager to showcase their individual businesses to their community. The Trade Show is this Wednesday and will display ten businesses: