One of the things that Katherine learned in the CEO program that stands out to her is, "I learned the many different business that are constantly trying to open up in Kankakee."

Today we feature Katherine Arenas in our student spotlight series. Our CEO students have learned and accomplished so much this year, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating their achievements.


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