Investing in Students. Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Future.
Source: The Foundation for Free Enterprise Education
Today's students are tomorrow's workforce, and the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education (FFEE) is helping prepare them for success! Through hands-on learning, career exploration, and financial education, FFEE provides unique opportunities for Pennsylvania students to build confidence, discover their potential, and develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.
FFEE's signature program, Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), brings high school students together each summer for an unforgettable six-day experience. Working alongside volunteer Company Advisors, students manage simulated manufacturing companies, tackle real-world challenges, explore careers, and develop essential leadership and employability skills. An interactive Reality Fair adds practical financial lessons that prepare students for life after high school. In 2026, 1,807 students graduated from PFEW, joining more than 56,000 alumni since 1979.
FFEE also offers two year-round programs. The free Speaker Series introduces students to careers across the 14 National Career Clusters®, while The Stock Market Game™ teaches students in grades 4 through 12 about investing, economics, and financial decision-making by managing a virtual $100,000 portfolio.
Local businesses and community partners make these opportunities possible! As FFEE prepares for PFEW 2027, we invite chamber members to get involved by volunteering, sponsoring students, connecting us with local schools, or helping spread the word. Your involvement can make a lasting difference in a young person's future.
Ready to make an impact? Visit www.pfew.org or contact Scott Lee at scott@pfew.org or Alison Shughart at alison@pfew.org to learn more.
Together, we're preparing Pennsylvania's next generation for success!
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