Educate, train, and empower young people in rural communities to reinvent their local economies for 21st century success by supporting them from the first day of Pre-K through postsecondary success and into the start of a meaningful career.

CEN’s aim is to break the cycle of generational poverty in rural America and promote multi-generational prosperity.  We believe fostering a college and career focus, promoting a culture of educational attainment (degrees and industry certifications), and transforming educational delivery systems is the surest path to those ends. 

We believe in the talent and potential of ALL rural students to contribute to the prosperity of their community, country, and world.

We believe in an integrated approach that raises aspirations and expectations for all students from the moment they first set foot in a classroom to the day they start high-wage, high-demand careers.

We're committed to real-world learning and 1:1 support, preparing students for a life of choice and impact.

When we harness the connectivity, resourcefulness, and grit of rural America, we develop promising communities through education and career potential.

Through economies of scale, and the connection of passionate educators, we can do more for students as a dynamic network than we can do for them alone.