Florida Council on Economic Education

Summer jobs teach financial literacy!

Whether it's babysitting, lifeguarding, mowing lawns, or working in retail, a first paycheck is an opportunity to learn about saving, budgeting, and setting financial goals.

Encourage the young people in your life to think about:
✔️ Saving a portion of every paycheck
✔️ Creating a simple budget
✔️ Setting a short-term financial goal

The lessons learned from a first job can last a lifetime.

A summer job can set teens up for a lifetime of success, experts say | Fortune Self-esteem and social-emotional skills are among the benefits.

The Intuit for Education Virtual Educator Conference is almost here!

​​Don’t miss out on a free half-day of professional development.
​​Join over 1,800 other educators across the nation and get the
ready-to-use tools and strategies you need to teach real money skills, without the prep work.

Back for a second year, you'll find an electric lineup of peer-led sessions designed for educators, by educators. Plus, special presentations powered by leading organizations in financial education to share their latest resources, practices and strategies.

Unlock the power of financial education for your classroom!
Mark your calendars for June 23.

Register here: https://intuit.me/FCEE_social

We are excited to now offer Summer Sessions for both the Florida Stock Market Challenge and Budget Game! These fun and interactive programs give K–12 students across Florida the opportunity to build investing, budgeting, and money management skills through real world financial simulations.

Students register and play independently, with no teacher participation required, while working toward prizes and strengthening their financial literacy skills.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Opens: May 18 • Closes: June 14

COMPETITION
Begins: June 15 • Closes: June 26

Visit our website to learn more!

Thank you to our teachers for your dedication, hard work, and the incredible impact you’ve made on your students this school year!

Join us at Portillo's in Tampa on Thursday, June 4 from 5–8 PM for a fundraising night benefiting the Florida Council on Economic Education. Whether you're craving a Chicago-style hot dog, burger, salad, or shake, 20% of qualifying sales will be donated to FCEE to help expand financial literacy programs for Florida students.

📍 Portillo's | 2102 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33612

Mention this flyer when ordering in-store or use code PORTILLOS45 for qualifying online/app pickup orders.

Good food. Great cause. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to this year’s Future Hall of Fame winner, Siddharth Mohan of Middleton High School in Tampa! Hillsborough County Public Schools

Siddharth has already demonstrated extraordinary innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit. After being diagnosed with asthma at a young age, he turned a personal challenge into a mission to help others by developing Zer0mask — an affordable, portable nebulizer designed to improve accessibility to asthma care worldwide. At just 17 years old, he secured a patent for the device and founded Mohan Engineering Company, a nonprofit focused on bringing the technology to market.

Beyond his impressive engineering accomplishments, Siddharth has dedicated his time to mentoring younger students, tutoring seniors to help them graduate, and creating new STEM opportunities through a rocketry program within his JROTC.

We are proud to recognize Siddharth for his innovation, compassion, and commitment to making a difference. The future is bright!

Siddharth Mohan - Future Hall of Fame Winner 2026 Learn more about the Future Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, an ini...

School might almost be out for summer, but that doesn't mean the lessons should end with the final bell. In fact, summer may be the best season to teach kids the financial skills they will need for a lifetime.

Financial literacy starts early, and the lessons can last a lifetime.

Read more! https://www.investmentnews.com/practice-management/kids-money-lessons/266198

After more than 30 years of dedicated service advancing economic education, we are honored to celebrate Dr. William Bosshardt as he steps away from his role as a center director at The FAU Center for Economic Education at the FAU College of Business.

For decades, has helped shape the lives of countless students, educators, and communities through his leadership, passion, and commitment to expanding access to economic and financial education. His impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.

Thank you, Bill, for your extraordinary service and lasting contributions. Wishing you all the best at the Minnesota Counci!

The 2026 Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame event was an unforgettable evening celebrating the leaders who continue to shape the future of Tampa Bay.

Hosted by the Florida Council on Economic Education at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, this year’s “Tides of Triumph” celebration honored the Class of 2026 inductees:
• Hugh Campbell
• Robert Grammig
• Todd Jones
• Sidd Pagidipati

Surrounded by more than 400 business and community leaders, the evening celebrated leadership, innovation, philanthropy, and the lasting impact these individuals have made throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Proceeds from the event support our mission to provide free, high-quality economic and financial education programs to K–12 students and educators across Florida. Thank you to our supporters, volunteers, and guests for making the 2026 Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame such a meaningful success.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Ashley Furniture Home Stores, Raymond James, and the Tampa Bay Business Journal; Our Platinum Sponsors including Publix Charities and Holland & Knight; Our Reception Sponsor, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Our Gold Sponsors including Brave Software, Carlton Fields, Kforce, Shanna and Bryan Glazer, KPMG, MarineMax, and Lasher and Shah; and to our Corporate Sponsors including AC4S Technologies, BayCare Health System, CEO Council of Tampa Bay, Droste & Bomstein, Florida Southern College, Gunster, USF Stavros Center, LA Financial/American Momentum Bank, Lakeland Regional Health-Florida, McKibbon Hospitality, Sunset Park Title Company, Tampa Steel Erecting Company, and Vocate.

Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame 2026 - Event Recap The 2026 was an unforgettable evening celebrating the leaders who continue to shape the future of Tampa Bay.Hosted by the Florida Council on Economic Educati...