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What We Do VEI transforms students into business professionals by bringing the workplace into the classroom.

How We Do It Classrooms become simulated work environments Business Education Students create and run their own businesses as a team Entrepreneurship Students fill organizational roles and serve as consumers for other VEI businesses Financial Literacy Students mature and develop real-world skills Career and Technical Education Students apply their skills through extended learning opportunities Workforce Development Students are prepared to enter organizations and make real contributions College and Career Readiness

What Differentiates VEI? • In-school • Open to all students • Teacher-facilitated • Credited • Live Simulation • Corporate Talent Development

Global Reach 7, 500 companies 40 countries 6 th largest $700 million GDP 380 schools 500 companies 11, 000 students 18 states

Our Partners

Funded by Market Insights Tool insights. veinternational. org

Business Partner Roles • Class Mentors • Curriculum Contributors • Competition Judges • Business Event Hosts • Internship Hosts • Guest Speakers • Advisory Board Members • Brand Advocates

2015 National Champions Life’s PURi. TEA (Organic Tea) Byron Nelson HS, TX Jim Donald

A Firm From Your State/Region Jim Donald Photo(s) of Firm

“Launching my own clothing line has been a dream of mine for a long time and thanks to VEI, it no longer seems like just a dream. ” Mike Claustro, Class of 2015 CEO of City of Angels School of Business and Tourism Los Angeles, CA

Why We Do It 73% of students say they identified a career pathway of interest through VEI 77% of students developed leadership skills 97% of VEI students graduate from high school 77% of students say VEI made them feel more confident in their abilities 92% of VEI graduates enroll in college or trade school 85% of students learned to collaborate and work as part of a team

Their Logo Engage / Connect / Transform

Engage / Connect / Transform with our program Serve as judges for at least one Trade Show and/or Business Plan Competition Identify students and schools you want to work with Their Logo

Engage / Connect / Transform with your favorite schools Mentor one or more classes throughout the year Host one or more interns Sponsor one or more State Trade Shows and/or Business Plan Competitions Their Logo

Engage / Connect / Transform 12, 000 students a year Sponsor the NYC or California International Trade Show Sponsor one or more National Online Competitions Their Logo

NYC International Trade Show

Internship Program Their Logo BENEFIT TO EMPLOYERS • Gain enthusiastic, well-trained, part- or full-time assistance • Help public high school students develop invaluable workplace competencies • Play a proactive role in developing our nation’s future workforce • Provide mentorship and leadership opportunities and serve as role models for VEI Interns.

Internship Program HOW IT WORKS 1. Complete the online Their Logo

Michael Ding JCD Associates – American Portfolios Intern Francis Lewis High School “I gained insight on how a brokerage works, learned how to file customer information, obtained investing knowledge from experienced professionals, learned to use software most major brokerage firms use (ex: Act! CRM, Red. Tail, American Portfolios), and improved my organizational skills and stress tolerance. ”

Amy Huang SIFMA Foundation Intern High School of Economics and Finance “I edited documents for my supervisor, helped another employee prepare for SIFMA’s tribute dinner, helped prepare a presentation for a large group of teachers at Pace University about incorporating The Stock Market Game into after school programs. As a former VEI student, I used my experience with financial education to describe its importance and impact to current and future generations. ”

Sponsor a VEI Student Intern $3, 000 to sponsor an intern Supports a 6 -week internship for a VEI student

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