About Career Exploration Organization (CEO)
The Career Exploration Organization (CEO) was launched as a business and leadership incubator for students from low to moderate income families. CEO equips students with the tools to transition from education to employment, pairing them with workplace mentors and providing a road map to college, career, and community leadership
What CEO Has to Offer
The CEO program invests in early intervention and long-term impact—targeting high school to college-aged students—to ensure they not only imagine success but achieve it.
Our 3 Primary Components to Success:
Employment & Economic Sustainability
- Job Skills & Assessments
- Resume Writing
- Job Application Strategies
- Professional Communication Training
- Summer Internships with Employers
- Exposure to In-Demand Career Paths
Life Skills Development
- Financial Literacy
- Goal Setting & Time Management
- Teamwork & Leadership Development
- Community Service Projects
- Health & Wellness Awareness
Academic Preparation
- Academic Tutoring & Study Skills
- High School Success Strategies
- College Research & Application Workshops
- Scholarship Search Assistance
- Alumni Panels & Peer Mentoring
Through the Mahone Foundation, I didn’t just gain access to education I found the strength to believe in what I’m capable of. It showed me that my future is something I can build, not just hope for.
—Na'Kia Hughes
CEO Impact
Over the past decade, hundreds of students have participated in CEO, gaining clarity about their career goals, establishing relationships with mentors, and experiencing real-world environments that shape their futures.
Because of the CEO program, I had mentors waiting for me the second I stepped on campus. Those mentors shaped huge parts of my life.
–Christopher Lyons
How to Be Eligible for CEO
Expectations of a CEO Scholar
Providing educational opportunities for economically and academically deserving youth, while supporting healthy lifestyle initiatives in communities of color.
The Mary Lou and Arthur L Mahone Foundation is a proud partner of the United Way of Kenosha County. To ensure ongoing positive community impact, the United Way of Kenosha County will serve as the Mahone Foundation’s fiscal sponsor as they broaden horizons and expand services. All donations made on behalf of the Mahone Foundation will be tax deductible as permitted by law.
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