Our Mission
To provide Virginias K-12 students with the economic knowledge
and financial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.
Who We Are
VCEE is a nonprofit organization working as a
public/private partnership. Partners include
businesses, foundations, individuals, universities,
the Commonwealth of Virginia and local school
divisions.
We are the primary resource for Virginias K-12
teachers and school divisions seeking training
and classroom resources for economic and financial
education. This is made possible at little or no cost
due to generous financial support from VCEEs
partners.
We are an advocate and resource for:
A new, required high school course in
Economics and Personal Finance
Inclusion of key economic concepts at each
grade level K-12
School divisions, local and state governments
Why It Is Important
Important for Students
Students will learn real world financial skills
they can use now and in the future to make
What We Do better informed decisions
Teach the Teacher. This is the most effective, Economic education leads to more informed
efficient model to reach the greatest number of decision making
students. Annually, we serve 2500 teachers who
Important for Workforce Development
reach 120,000 students. These educators impact Students who understand the economy and
additional students every year that they continue
the role they play in a companys bottom line
to teach a strong multiplier effect.
are more productive employees
Ensure accessibility to quality teacher training for all Economic education produces a better
school districts, through affiliated university-based equipped workforce to meet challenges of
Centers for Economic Education across Virginia. a fluctuating global economy
Students, who understand how the economy
Provide intensive training for teachers of the new,
works, and their role in it, become more
required high school course through Economics
responsible citizens and voters.
and Personal Finance Institutes.
Make learning fun and engaging through our
programs, such as the Governors Challenge in
Economics and Personal Finance, Mini-Economy
Day, Awards and Scholarships, and the Stock
Market Game.TM