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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. (VEI) for the Implementation of an In-School Entrepreneurship Program and Global Business Simulation for the 2014/2015 School Year (Career, Technical, and Adult Education)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

VEI replicates all the functions and demands of real business in both structure and practice.  With emphasis on college and career readiness, VEI offers students a competitive edge through project-based, collaborative learning and the development of twenty-first century skills in entrepreneurship, global awareness, problem solving, communication, financial literacy, and technology. This curriculum will be implemented as part of the E-Commerce Marketing program.

The VEI program will allow students to trade among student-run businesses around the world and take part in a structured mentoring by a real business partner who helps the practice firm to operate in a simulated environment.

The VEI program is provided at no cost through corporate sponsorship and will include online curriculum, teacher training, and access to simulated online financial services to provide an authentic learning experience. Students will be invited to participate in annual trade shows, business plan competitions, and the Global Business Challenge.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This program will be integrated into an existing course.  There is no additional cost for this curriculum.
EVALUATION
This program will be evaluated by the district supervisor to determine the number of students participating and their success in the local and national competitions.
SUBMITTED BY:  Chris Jargo, Assistant Director, Career and Technical Education
Warren Brooks   Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Career, Technical, and Adult Education
(813) 231-1860
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140624_635 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 1.03