Students in the CEO program are tasked with working together to create a class business that will help them fund their individual businesses.
Lisa Sheppard, Facilitator of the Sangamon Valley CEO Program, told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show on Wednesday that the class business for this group will be the Gingerbread Jog 5k, to take place on December 20th at Allerton Park. She says the students have to do 100% of the work to organize and execute the event.
The students must organize things like sponsors, event location, and even a t-shirt design. Sheppard says all of these skills build together to prepare them for their individual businesses in the class, but also life after education.
The event welcomes people of all ages and abilities. While you can walk or run in the race, they will host a craft tent, have a DJ, and Moonbeam Coffee will also be present.
The Gingerbread Jog 5k will take place on the morning of December 20th at Allerton Park. Register for the race and learn more about the Sangamon Valley CEO Program by visiting sangamonvalleyceo.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
