The Program

The South Suburban Cultural Enrichment Organization mentors our participants through activities and workshops created to instill a sense of leadership through team building exercises and cultural experiences.

Our program is divided into two areas - Junior and Senior. Each focuses on various activities geared toward each group - which some activities for everyone. In order to be a participant, you have to be an enrolled high school student between the ages of 13-18.

Workshops

Some workshops the students participate in are:

• Academic workshops
• College readiness workshops (which help them prepare for life on campus).
• Etiquette for dining and table conversation

Cotillion & Beautillion Society Ball

The South Suburban Cultural Enrichment Organization annually sponsors a Cotillion & Beautillion Society Ball program to provide activities and opportunities which will assist in developing the skills needed to transition from high school students to young independent adults. 

The Cotillion & Beautillion fundraiser also supports our scholarship program. SSCEO provides scholarships to deserving high school seniors residing in the Chicago South Suburban geographic area pursuing a college education.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

• Encourages participation in workshops for personal enhancement, confidence building, and knowledge acquisition
• Introduces participants to various art forms by attending cultural events
• Provides service projects to develop transferable talents and skills to make an impactful contribution to society
• Provides information to aid in the transition to or in preparation for college
• Enable the participants to build lasting friendships
• Introduces our Debutantes and Beaus into society with our Cotillion / Beautillion Society Ball.