The North Carolina Minority and Women Business Enterprise Coordinators’ Network offers a voluntary professional certification program for supplier diversity professionals called Certified Economic Inclusion Officer (CEIO). With the assistance of the UNC School of Government, courses are offered that will meet some of the eligibility criteria set forth below. Individuals seeking CEIO certification will demonstrate sufficient knowledge, abilities, and experience in legal requirements and practical aspects of administering a HUB, MWBE, or DBE program in the State of North Carolina. To obtain CEIO certification, applicants must, among other things, complete this course and pass an examination administered by the UNC School of Government.