About CEEP

CEEP: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs to Explore, Connect, and Impact

Diving Deeper into CEEP

The Citizen Entrepreneur Explorer Program (CEEP) is not just another program; it’s a revolutionary movement. We believe that students’ potential goes beyond traditional classrooms. Through CEEP, we equip young minds to embark on an entrepreneurial journey that’s deeply rooted in their local communities.

Our unique approach combines theory with action, ensuring our students don’t just learn about entrepreneurship but also live it. Through experiential learning, guided projects, and hands-on involvement with local businesses, students get a holistic experience that transcends textbooks. Our ultimate aim? To foster a generation that understands, values, and uplifts their local business ecosystems.

Our Broadened Mission

Starting from a singular class in 2020, CEEP, anchored at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY), has evolved into an expansive venture touching numerous lives. Each semester, we are furthering our mission of intertwining academic learning with real-world entrepreneurial challenges.

Through a blend of research-as-education methodologies and project-based learning, we aim to hone students’ business acumen while kindling their passion for community development. It’s not just about creating business owners; it’s about molding responsible, community-focused leaders.

Echoing Our Champions

Sameeksha Desai of The Kauffman Foundation says, “We’re excited to learn from the research collaborations that are investigating this nexus, as well as to a more inclusive research pipeline that will continue to push us forward. As we all struggle with the very serious effects of COVID-19, we need research that informs our way forward, not to go back to how things were, but to achieve a more resilient and inclusive economic system that serves all of us in the future.”

Echoing the sentiment, BMCC Provost Erwin Wong emphasizes, “The decline in entrepreneurship in recent years is a concern for all of us, impacting our city’s economic growth and productivity. This project is a critical undertaking by the Business Management department in improving our understanding of this trend while also providing our students with invaluable research opportunities.”

Unwavering Values That Shape Us

Research at CEEP is a beacon of change. The decline in entrepreneurship isn’t just an economic concern; it’s a societal challenge that affects community growth and individual aspirations. Our dedication extends to nurturing an ecosystem where entrepreneurship thrives, not in isolation but woven seamlessly into the broader economy. By removing socio-economic barriers and facilitating platforms for budding entrepreneurs, we’re not just sparking business ventures, but igniting change!

Become a Part of the CEEP Revolution as we reinvent and reinvigorate the entrepreneurial spirit, marrying academics with action, and students with their communities!

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