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SAVE THE DATE: June 3-4, 2026, in Columbia, SC
Tuesday, June 3 - Wednesday, June 4, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina
In partnership with SC Economics, join the Office of Career Readiness for a two-day professional learning experience designed to credential teachers to teach Personal Finance, the .5 unit course used to meet the personal finance graduation requirement. This program equips educators with the knowledge and skills to deliver effective personal finance education, ensuring students are prepared for financial success. Participants will engage in hands-on learning, practical strategies, and valuable resources tailored to high school classrooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching credentials and make a lasting impact on students' financial literacy.
This professional learning symposium is designed for SC teachers who are not
Career and Technical Education (CTE) certified and need to acquire the Personal
Finance certification and training to teach the .5 unit Personal Finance course.
Attend 12+ hours of Professional Development at the SC Personal Finance Symposium or pass the W!SE Educator Certification Exam.
Submit PD Certificate or W!SE Test Certificate to the Educator Portal.
The SC Personal Finance Symposium is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education and facilitated by SC Economics.
Questions? Contact Us!