VE Southern Region Newsletter
• Approximately 4,800 Attendees
• 167 Judges, 100 Partners & Guests
• 13 States & 7 Countries Represented
• Over $33 Million in Transactions
2024 YOUTH BUSINESS SUMMIT
Visit the YBS page on our website here for more photos!
Over 4,800 people attended this year's YBS held at the Javits Center in New York City! This event is the largest in VE's history and included over 200 firms from 13 states and 7 countries.
On day one, firms competed in the National Business Plan competition along with the Finance, Marketing and HR competitions. On day two, the top 8 business plan teams competed for the title of National Business
Plan Champion, while other students competed in the Global Innovation Challenge and Financial Literacy Competition. Day two also included the Annual National Trade Show where firms were able to sell their products and network with other firms from across the world!
For a list of Southern Region winners see page 5.
May 2024
levelUP SY 24-25 Program Registration National Teachers Conference Registration HUB USER GUIDE QUICKCLICKS
DEADLINES and Events
MAY
Now Register your Program for 2024-25 SY on the Hub
May 31 Circles of Excellence 5th Period Cutoff
JUNE
June 30 Deadline to register your Program for 2024-25 SY
JULY
July 16-18 National Teachers Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL Save the Date!
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 19 Southern Region Facilitator Workshop Lawrenceburg, TN
2024-25 Program Registration
Program Registration for the 2024-25 SY is now available. To register, select the Program Registration icon on the Hub, which will contain pre-populated information for your entire school. If your school has multiple facilitators or both VE and VE-JV programs, please ensure one program registration is submitted on behalf of the school. The deadline to submit is June 30, 2024.
Circles of Excellence Parameters - Period 5
National Teachers' Conference
Join us in Fort Lauderdale, FL / July 16 - 18
Join us for the annual 2024 VE National Teachers' Conference to learn about new resources and tools that can be used to enhance your VE and VE-JV program next fall!
This exciting 3-day event includes teacher training, sharing of best practices, networking opportunities, and learning new strategies for engaging students in business, marketing and entrepreneurship education. Attendees will participate in workshops, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and special events!
All VE and VE-JV teachers are encouraged to attend.
Visit the NTC Website! Details are being added regularly.
NTC Registration HERE
SHOW & TELL
- Submitted an Annual Report
- Participated in the National Company Newsletter Competition Cutoff for the period is May 31, 2024
- Submitted the 1120 Corporate Tax Form
Ready to show off your students' work? Now is your chance! Bring your physical marketing materials, promotion items, etc. and show them off at this year's NTC!
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What Should I Be Working on Now?
Now is the time to start working towards transitioning your business. Please look over this checklist of tasks that need to be completed before the end of the year.
Operations - Task 6
- All items
Marketing - Task 17
- Close down Social Media accounts and website
- Create a "wrap-up" slide show of events and milestones during the year
Human Resources - Task 21
- All items
- Plan an end of the year social
Finance - Task 23
- All items
Plan a party to celebrate your firm's accomplishments!
All Employees
- Write a letter to incoming employeesthe good, the bad and the ugly
- Year-end portfolio
- Clean up files in shared spaces
- Write down all passwords for the incoming employees
Bonus Points
- Write a thank you letter to your teacher!
Continue Your VE Journey
Joining our alumni network opens doors to a world of opportunities and connections. Since 1996, VE has empowered over 250,000 students like you, who have ventured into diverse fields such as business, trade, entreprenuership, and more.
As a part of the VE Alumni Community, you'll benefit from:
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow VE alumni who understand the journey of building a business, exploring different career paths, and selling products/services worldwide.
• Career Advancement: Access potential opportunities for career advice, internships, and professional development from experienced VE alumni.
• Mentorship and Involvement: Pay it forward by mentoring current VE students, participating in judging events, or getting involved with VE companies.
• Community Events: Look forward to VE alumni receptions and exclusive invitations to speaking events in your area (dates to be announced).
This is just the beginning of your continued journey with VE. Sign up now to be part of our growing alumni network and unlock endless possibilities!
Click HERE to join.
Teachers and students are encouraged to follow and tag @veinternational when posting highlights of classes during the school year!
ALUMNI NETWORK
Selfie-Station Invite Mentors and
to speak. CANDY BAR!
Alumni
Southern Region Facilitator Workshop
September 19, 2024
Lawrenceburg, TN
This coming school year we will be heading to Lawrenceburg, TN for our annual Facilitator Workshop. We are excited to learn how Loretto HS, Lawrenceburg County HS and Summertown HS have created such a strong VE Community in their county along with their secrets to successful programs.
End of the Year
Student Survey
Student End of the Year Survey
Please have your students fill out this survey before they head out for the summer. All responses are anonymous and confidential. After completion of the survey the respondant will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card!
Annually in May, facilitators can complete a Career Ready Badge Nomination, including qualifying student names with check-boxes to verify criteria met, and a personal email to allow individual badges to be sent to each student, along with an invitation to the VE Alumni Association. Nominations will be uploaded using the Hub>Curriculum>Submission Forms SAVE THE DATE!
Career Ready Badge Nomination
Career Ready Badge Information
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CLICK HERE
2024 Youth Business Summit Southern Region Winners
Congratulations to each of the firms who represented the Southern Region at the Youth Business Summit in NYC! We are so proud of all you have accomplished!
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
3RD PLACE
Fusion Riverside High School, SC
6TH PLACE
NutriGum Bearden High School, TN
TOP 20
Stick-It
Northside School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship, TX
FINANCE COMPETITION
6TH PLACE Eagle Energy VR Eaton High School, TX
FINANCIAL LITERACY COMPETITION
3RD PLACE Prush VR Eaton High School, TX
BOOTH DESIGN COMPETITION
SILVER Ear 2 Hear Granville Central High School, NC
Green$cape Granville Central High School, NC
Hygiene X Stranahan High School, FL
Simply Cheerly Stranahan High School, FL
NutriGum Bearden High School, TN
SALES PITCH COMPETITION
GOLD SafKeychain Liberty Middle School, FL
SILVER edibottle Cooper City High School, FL
BRONZE VENA A.P. Leto Comprehensive High School, FL
Virtufit Wakefield High School, NC
State of Mind Farragut High School, TN
veinternational.org Jillian Berg, Southern Region Director / jberg@veinternational.org Mandy Bowlin, Southern Region Program Coordinator / mbowlin@veinternational.org Rochelle Stanfill, Southern Region Program Coordinator / rstanfill@veinternational.org contact us!