CILI was founded in 2019 by entrepreneur and human resources executive Perry Sholes, in response to disparities he observed in Louisiana while working with leading consumer products companies. He recognized the need for an organization that connects local first-generation college students—who often face compounded racial and economic barriers—to corporate employers. We are ready for opportunities within companies throughout the New Orleans Region and Louisiana for mid to high wage careers in industries that transform and facilitate economic growth.

CILI Auction

Annual Retreat & Etiquette Dinner