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Our Vision A Virginia in which every citizen is economically and financially literate

Who We Are

VCEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in Virginia since 1970.

Our mission is simple: to provide Virginia’s K-12 students with the economic knowledge and financial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.

Advocate/resource for:

  • Required high school course in economics and personal finance
  • Inclusion of key economic concepts at each grade level K-12
  • Teachers, school divisions, local and state governments

What We Do

VCEE provides quality professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers to assist them in teaching economics and personal finance. With the support of donors and partners, VCEE institutes and workshops are provided at no cost to teachers or school divisions.

“Teach the Teacher” to reach the greatest number of students. Annually, we serve 1,500 teachers who reach more than 150,000 students. These educators impact additional students every year they continue to teach – a strong multiplier effect.

Ensure accessibility to quality teacher training for all school districts through university-based Centers for Economic Education across Virginia.

Make learning fun and engaging through programs such as the Governor’s Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance, Mini Economy, Awards and Scholarships, and the Stock Market Game™.

Why It's Important

Important for Students to learn real-world financial skills
  • Better informed decision makers and consumers
  • Prudent savers and thoughtful investors
  • Reasoned voters and informed citizens
Important for Workforce Development
  • Better equipped workforce to meet challenges of fluctuating global economy
  • Understanding how economy works and individual’s role in it leads to more productive employees and innovative entrepreneurs
  • Understanding of human capital leads to investing in one’s own education

Council for Economic EducationVCEE is affiliated with and accredited by the Council For Economic Education, with member organizations in many states.

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Virginia Council on Economic Education
301 W. Main Street, Box 844000
Richmond, VA 23284-4000
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Email: vcee@vcu.edu

Date Last Modified: February 20, 2023