CEO & Founder in Training

Build Real Connections. Lead Real Projects. Shape What Comes Next.

The CEO & Founder Training Program is a hands-on leadership and networking experience for college-age students who want more than classes and career advice.

You’ll connect with business owners, educators, nonprofit leaders, and community builders. You’ll build real relationships, work on real projects, and see how opportunities actually come together beyond campus.

This is not about padding a résumé.
It’s about gaining experience you can use and talk about with confidence.

What You’ll Do

You’ll use practical tools to turn ideas into action. You’ll support youth and community projects, contribute to initiatives that lead to internships and job shadowing, and build leadership skills through real involvement.

You’ll also learn how student-led clubs and mentorship efforts are built to work. Through the Youth Ambassador experience, you’ll practice teamwork, project leadership, and follow-through.

The Outcome

You don’t just meet people.
You learn how to show up, contribute, and be trusted.

This program helps you build confidence, leadership skills, and a reputation for getting things done. Wherever you’re headed next, this experience gives you a real edge.

The CEO & Founder Training Program
Where college students learn to lead by doing.

Bruce F.

LeaVonda's service to the business community as well as youth jobseekers has been exceptional. Her marketing, writing and overall communications skills will be an asset in working with businesses in our area. - President & CEO Career Source Florida Bruce F.

Arron R.

Her enthusiasm and zeal along with her ease in presenting the materials helped to increase overall enrollment in our program. I have been quite impressed with LeaVonda's commitment to her job. She has distinguished herself as a conscientious worker and her energetic approach to her work makes her involvement with the Partnership invaluable... I am very impressed by LeaVonda and recommend her without hesitation. Thank you for the opportunity to do so. - Director of Neighborhood Partnership for the Protection of Children Arron R.

President of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce Robin B.

LeaVonda is highly motivated and is a great asset to WorkSource and the Chamber. I have worked with LeaVonda the past several years through the Business Partners in Education Committee of the Chamber and have been very impressed with her credentials. She developed a life skills curriculum that she used to teach 8th graders in St. Johns County schools. -President of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce Robin B.

Venessa L.

The first thing that comes to my mind is LeaVonda's excellent communication abilities. Her verbal, written and organizational skills are of the highest caliber. She is a willing self-starter with a "can do" attitude and she has been one of my colleagues who I know I can always depend upon. She has patience and savvy problem solving abilities. LeaVonda's enthusiasm and expertise in the marketing area makes her a most desirable candidate. She is a professional and approachable. Her work ethic is admirable. She possesses the integrity and professionalism that a business needs to succeed in today's demands of technical and communication excellence. - Disability Outreach Coordinator Career Source Florida Venessa L.

Melissa E. O.

Having worked with LeaVonda directly on multiple projects, I can attest to her talents, level of creativity, initiative and follow-through. Director of Workforce Services of - St. Johns River Community College Melissa E. O.