Virtual Enterprises International

www.veinternational.org

Grades 6–8 Grades 11–12

VEI transforms classrooms into simulated business environments where students create and run virtual companies. Through hands-on learning, they take on business roles, make financial decisions, and trade with other student firms worldwide. The program builds entrepreneurship, teamwork, and career-readiness skills in an engaging, real-world context.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Tribal, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Youth Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum

DELIVERY MODALITY

School-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid, Academic Credit

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Educators, Employers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Other

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Management & Entrepreneurship

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

Regional

The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Available in: TX

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

ImBlaze by Big Picture Learning

Nationwide

National

ImBlaze is the leading WBL management tool. Through our web and mobile solution, schools and other orgs an manage their "Rolodex" of opportunities, track student attendance, and keep track of compliance paperwork. ImBlaze enables programs to grow social capital for young people and provide outside of school opportunities.

Available in: Nationwide

grades 9–10 grades 11–12