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The Catholic Entrepreneurship and Design Experience (CEDE) is a transformative suite of programs for middle and high school students seeking an education that encourages proactive application of their learning. Developed by the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America, CEDE offers a college-level entrepreneurship course, one-day workshops at schools or parishes, and virtual challenges nationwide. These programs inspire students to recognize meaning in their lives and embrace their personal vocations. CEDE is built around five foundational principles: Personal Encounter, Creativity, Truth-Seeking, Incarnation, and Wonder.
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