Tuesday, June 10 - Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Columbia, South Carolina
In partnership with SC Economics, join the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services for a multi-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 personal finance education effectively, ensuring students are prepared for financial success. Participants will take the W!SE Educator Certification and 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.
Pass the W!SE Educator Certification Exam offered on Tuesday at the SC Personal Finance Symposium.
Attend 12+ hours of Professional Development provided at the SC Personal Finance Symposium.
Submit W!SE Test Certificate and PD Certificate to the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services.
Bonus PD on Thursday!
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is offering a no-cost FinCamp in Columbia on Thursday, June 12, at the Close-Hipp Building on USC Campus.
Symposium participants are strongly encouraged to attend, but it is not required.
Learn more and register here: https://www.ngpf.org/pd/registration
The SC Personal Finance Symposium is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education and facilitated by SC Economics.
Questions? Contact Us!