Teacher, musician, filmmaker, composer, author...Craig Lindvahl is all of those things. Child of God? He's that, as well, and shared at Wednesday's National Day of Prayer observance how God has sustained him day to day following the diagnosis in November 2015 that he has pancreatic cancer.
The students have taken an idea, developed a product or service, planned marketing strategies, analyzed their financial resources and needs, and have created trade show booths and elevator pitches to entice clients.
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.