Not Mentoring. Not Tutoring. Economic Architecture.

Every CEO program is grounded in one core belief: students don't just need skills — they need to understand the labor-market systems they're entering. We teach economic navigation alongside applied experience.

Each pathway connects directly to employer partners, sector opportunities, and a growing alumni network that students can leverage for life.

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800+
Hours per Fellowship
92%
Post-Program Placement
40+
Employer Partners
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Core Pathways
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Employer Fellowship

Our flagship intensive: a structured, cohort-based fellowship that places students directly inside partner companies for real work experience — not shadowing, not observation, but actual contribution with coaching and economic literacy woven throughout.

Fellows complete 800+ hours over the program cycle, work alongside professionals in their target sector, and graduate with a portfolio, a network, and a clear economic roadmap.

800+ hours of real work inside employer-partner organizations
1:1 coaching alongside economic literacy curriculum
Portfolio development and professional presentation training
Direct pipeline to full-time employment or further education
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Track 03

Sector Accelerators

Deep-dive, sector-specific programs that give students concentrated exposure to high-growth industries with the highest return potential — including finance, technology, healthcare, and skilled trades.

Each accelerator is built in partnership with industry leaders and includes site visits, executive panels, applied projects, and a direct connection to sector-specific opportunity pipelines.

Finance, Technology, Healthcare & Skilled Trades tracks
Executive panels and site visits with sector leaders
Applied capstone projects reviewed by industry partners
Sector-specific credential and certification pathways
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The Application Process

Our process is designed to be accessible, transparent, and merit-based — focused on potential and drive, not just prior achievement.

01
Submit Application
Complete our online application including a short essay on your economic goals and the barriers you've faced.
02
Interview
Selected applicants are invited for a 30-minute conversation with the CEO team to discuss their aspirations and fit.
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Selection
Cohort members are selected based on drive, economic need, and potential for impact within and beyond the program.
04
Onboarding
New fellows complete a two-day orientation covering economic literacy foundations before beginning their track.

Eligibility Requirements

We serve students who have the talent and drive but not always the access.

Who We Serve

  • High school students (9th–12th grade) or recent graduates
  • First-generation college students or career explorers
  • Students from households earning below area median income
  • Students in under-resourced schools or communities
  • Motivated learners with clear aspirations, regardless of GPA

What We Look For

  • Demonstrated curiosity and drive to grow
  • Willingness to engage fully in an intensive experience
  • Openness to feedback and new frameworks
  • Commitment to giving back to the CEO community
  • Clear, articulable economic or career goals

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