Randolph County StartUp

Randolph County StartUp Randolph County startUP Program What is the Randolph County startUP program? The first Randolph class started in the fall of 2015.

The startUP program is based on the successful CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program in Effingham, Illinois. The Randolph County startUP program:
Students START UP actual class and individual businesses, and...
*Is funded by business investors
*Is open to high school juniors and seniors
*Selects students through a rigorous application process
*Serves students from public and private

high schools
*Meets for 90 minutes each day
*Provides 2 high school credits
*Provides 4 College Credits
*Utilizes area businesses as classrooms
*Visits dozens of area businesses each year
*Hosts 50-60 guest speakers each year
*Emphasizes 21st century Learning skills
*Provides the opportunity for each student to start their own business
*Provides a mentor from the business community for each startUP student
*Hosts an annual trade show to showcase student businesses

Paige Demond is the CEO of Paige’s Pressed Creations! She loves to create t-shirts, Koozies, and other merchandise. Paig...
06/02/2026

Paige Demond is the CEO of Paige’s Pressed Creations! She loves to create t-shirts, Koozies, and other merchandise. Paige graduated from Red Bud High School and will be continuing her education at SWIC. Check out her page in the comments!

Introducing the CEO of Brushline Events, Ruthie Pillers!! Ruthie served as our Chief Experience Officer and helped out i...
05/29/2026

Introducing the CEO of Brushline Events, Ruthie Pillers!! Ruthie served as our Chief Experience Officer and helped out in many different areas. She is actively working her business. Check out her page and upcoming events! With the hard work she put in this year, it earned her the title of Co-Entrepreneur of the Year! She is a graduate of Sparta High School! She will be pursuing a degree in elementary education. Check out the comments for more info!

Chester High School graduate, Natalie Guetersloh, pitched in wherever she was needed this year! She was a true team play...
05/28/2026

Chester High School graduate, Natalie Guetersloh, pitched in wherever she was needed this year! She was a true team player! She is the CEO of linkedforeverbynatalie. Reach out if you’d like a permanent bracelet before she heads to SEMO in the fall! Info in the comments!

Nicholas Parker from Sparta High School is our next Senior Spotlight! He is the CEO of RC Tech. Nick has been interested...
05/27/2026

Nicholas Parker from Sparta High School is our next Senior Spotlight! He is the CEO of RC Tech. Nick has been interested in technology from a young age. He served as our CSO this year helping to drive our sales of Crisis Kits and Pick Me Up Pouches!

Red Bud High School IL graduate Brooke Nicole is our next Senior Spotlight! Brooke is the CEO of Style&Stitch2. She can ...
05/26/2026

Red Bud High School IL graduate Brooke Nicole is our next Senior Spotlight! Brooke is the CEO of Style&Stitch2. She can embroider your design or create one for you on a variety of products! Brooke’s year in startUP was so successful. She was one of our Entrepreneurs of the Year!

🥎 Our next graduate is from Sparta High School! Autumn has played softball all her life and specializes in pitching. She...
05/22/2026

🥎 Our next graduate is from Sparta High School! Autumn has played softball all her life and specializes in pitching. She is the CEO of pitch.with.autumn and loves helping young girls with their pitching skills. Autumn is attending SIU-C to study radiology.

Ivan Hobbs is from Chester High School and has a true passion for all things aquatic! He has the ability to make an old ...
05/21/2026

Ivan Hobbs is from Chester High School and has a true passion for all things aquatic! He has the ability to make an old aquarium look brand new! He will be pursuing a degree in conservation. Check out his instagram below!

Next up is Red Bud High School IL graduate, Addi Tallman! 🎓 Addi is the owner of Pressed By Addi and creates the cutest...
05/20/2026

Next up is Red Bud High School IL graduate, Addi Tallman! 🎓 Addi is the owner of Pressed By Addi and creates the cutest buttons to celebrate anything! Check out her page on Facebook or Instagram! She is heading to Missouri State in August.

Sophia is the CEO of Smart Swimming. She is ready to start serving her clients this summer. She will be heading to U of ...
05/19/2026

Sophia is the CEO of Smart Swimming. She is ready to start serving her clients this summer. She will be heading to U of I in the fall!

Congratulations, Caly! We wish you the best as you continue your business blazenleather and then head to SIU in the fall...
05/18/2026

Congratulations, Caly! We wish you the best as you continue your business blazenleather and then head to SIU in the fall!

Address

134 N Main
Red Bud, IL
62278

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16188265471

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