Economics for Empowerment Summer Seminar
2025
Nineteen teachers completed a week-long residential “Economics ad Personal Finance for Empowerment” seminar in June. On the beautiful campus of San Jose State University, the teachers engaged in simulations, discussions, activities and lectures. Conclusions from teacher evaluations attest to the success of the seminar.
Teachers Sharpening Their Skills
Elevate Your Teaching with High Quality Professional Development!
Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience with our Economics for Empowerment seminar. Over the course of a week, teachers engaged in 40 hours of intensive professional development, guided by a roster of state and nationally awarded instructors. This was their chance to sharpen their skills through collaborative sessions, innovative lessons, hands-on activities, and engaging simulations. We know the program helped teachers refine teaching techniques, exchange ideas with peers, and left with a toolkit of resources designed to invigorate the economics classroom.
Unique Program Philosophy
Teaching Economics with Impact: Our Philosophy of 'Economics for Empowerment'
Our seminar is built on the philosophy that economics should be taught in a way that resonates personally and meaningfully with students. The 'Economics for Empowerment' approach emphasizes Economic Reasoning concepts that empower students to see themselves as their most valuable resource in making informed decisions. By focusing on real-world applications and personal relevance, we aim to equip students with the skills they need to achieve their goals and navigate their futures confidently. Our mission was to teach how to bring this philosophy to life in the classroom!
Teacher Testimonials
It was a great week! Watch for news of next year’s seminar in mid-June 2026 in Southern California
Teachers Treated as Professionals
Recognizing and Rewarding Your Dedication: No Fees, meals included, and More!
At the Economics for Empowerment seminar, we believe in valuing teachers as the pivotal influencers they are. That’s why we offer this week-long program with no registration fee, including meals and housing. We celebrated the teachers commitment to shaping the future by ensuring they were well-supported throughout the learning journey. We hope to see more teachers join us to experience a professional development event that truly recognizes and rewards their essential role in education.
Location: San Jose State University in San Jose, California
Learn in: Silicon Valley
Imagine a week of professional development at the beautiful San Jose State University in San Jose, California. Our Economics for Empowerment seminar was hosted in a stunning university environment in the Bay Area offering a focused and engaging setting for your learning experience. Every teacher enjoyed the perfect blend of educational excellence and visual flair. We made the most of the teachers seminar experience in Silicon Valley!