Recruiting is underway for a program that does a deep dive into the world of business for high school students.

The Central Illinois and Sangamon Valley CEO programs are well into the program as the second semester gets underway. On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Facilitator for the Sangamon Valley chapter, Lisa Sheppard told Regional Radio they have five days coming up giving juniors in their schools the chance to experience the class firsthand.

Melanie Brown is the Facilitator for the Central Illinois CEO program and indicates they take up similar efforts for recruiting students. She notes they are also approaching the school boards of the districts in their program. 

While the programs give students a glimpse into so many aspects of owning a business and running their own business, Brown says offer so many more opportunities. She touts the growth students make in areas like public speaking or interpersonal communication.

The deadline to apply for the CEO programs, both Central Illinois and Sangamon Valley, is Feb. 15. 

Visit sangamonvalleyceo.com or centralillinoisceo.com for the application. 

The Central Illinois CEO program encompasses Blue Ridge, Clinton, Maroa-Forsyth, and Warrensburg-Latham High Schools while the Sangamon Valley CEO program has students from Argenta-Oreana, Bement, Cerro Gordo, DeLand-Weldon, and Monticello High Schools.