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Presented by Ellen Katz Eddy Bayardelle

Presented by Ellen Katz Eddy Bayardelle. NEW REALITIES Demand our Attention and Require Action. Education reform is a major focus of the American public agenda. Yet one critical aspect of preparation for college and the world of work is sometimes neglected in reform agendas.

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Presented by Ellen Katz Eddy Bayardelle

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  1. Presented by Ellen KatzEddy Bayardelle

  2. NEW REALITIESDemand our Attention and Require Action Education reform is a major focus of the American public agenda. Yet one critical aspect of preparation for college and the world of work is sometimes neglected in reform agendas. Success in the global workplace requires 21st century skills, knowledge, and technological savvy. Best-selling author Thomas L. Friedman of The NY Times says it best: “We need to get millions of American kids, not just the geniuses, excited about innovation and entrepreneurship again.”

  3. PROVEN SOLUTIONVirtual Enterprises International VEI is an applied learning instructional model for business, economics, entrepreneurship, finance and technology. VEI allows students to create and manage a business. VEI is a live simulation where students conduct business with other VE firms in a global network.

  4. GLOBAL REACH Through an International Network • VEI is successfully embedded in 5,500 schools in over 40 countries. • VEI serves 10,000 students every year in high schools, colleges and adults training programs across the United States.

  5. HOW VE WORKS When You’re Growing up CEO • Grades 9-11 or 10-12 program is a 90-minute block in school where students earn elective and economics credits through a rigorous curriculum. • Teachers facilitate hands-on learning. • Business mentors provide advice and guidance, sample materials, job shadowing, and internships. • Students develop financial literacy, business, entrepreneurial and technology skills to make them competitive in a global economy. • A Web-based bank facilitates international transactions.

  6. PROGRAM OBJECTIVESYield Outstanding Results through Applied Learning • Program is open to all students and all participants are expected to maximize their personal and work group performance. • Exposure to real work situations prepares students to transition to post-secondary programs or the workforce. • Schools see better academic outcomes through VEI which helps to retain high school students. • Students must become tech savvy to succeed in this virtual, hands-on global marketplace.

  7. BETTER OUTCOMES Through Real-World Learning Activities Business Seminars Business Plan Competition Advertising Competition Global Business Challenge Stock Market Game Fed Challenge Trade Fair Internships College Courses NYC Students at Tennessee Trade Fair

  8. PROGRAM MODEL How the Pieces Produce a Cycle of Success

  9. INTERNATIONAL MODELDoing Business on the Web…and In Person Pen International

  10. GROWING UP CEOFind Out How VEI Matches Your Vision for the Future

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