"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall."

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

For most people, the New Year starts in January. But for us here at FFEE, our new fiscal and program years kicked off on October 1st, and we’re beyond excited for another great year of learning!

In this edition of the Pulse, we’ll update you on this year's plans for all three programs, and we'll take a special look at one supporter's amazing history with our organization.

But before we head too far into the new year, we just want to say Thank You. Thank you for your many generous gifts that prepare our youth for success. We are proud and so very grateful to work with you in this noble mission.

30 Years of Dedication to the Youth of Pennsylvania

Family owned and operated since 1973, D.E. Errick Inc. is a distributor of aftermarket outdoor power equipment repair parts. Located in Port Allegany, McKean County, the Errick family has proudly grown the business from a small home based startup to its existing sprawling manufacturing and warehouse facility located on the family farm.

In 1991, Mark Errick (pictured left) took a chance and attended PFEW as a student, and it must have left quite the impression. Shortly after Mark's PFEW experience, his family made their first gift, and now PFEW is a special part of their lives and their annual giving.

Mark's father, Dave (pictured right), has faithfully sponsored students to attend PFEW for the last 30 years. That is the true essence of the Errick family - their generosity and loyal commitment to our young people. This is the magic of PFEW! Students become family, and they and their families return to educate the next generation. Please join us in congratulating the Erricks on 50 years in business and thanking them for their extraordinary dedication to the youth of Pennsylvania.

The Stock Market Game Soars!

We’re pleased to report that 3,926 students are currently playing our Fall and Year-Long Competitive Sessions of The Stock Market Game! Teams are joining each day, and we're excited that our opening two sessions are breaking last year's record participation by about 10%!

And just as the students expect their portfolios to grow, we also expect the Spring sessions to grow and set new records.

SMG engages students in the exciting world of investing and personal finance, all while preparing them for financially independent futures. Want to get involved? It's not too late to sponsor teams. See below for more details. Thank you!

PFEW Enters its 45th Year!

50,000+ Students

Can't Be Wrong...

As you already know, this past summer we graduated our 50,000th PFEW participant. It's a true testament to the sustaining value, importance and power of the PFEW education.

Promotional materials are currently enroute to our thousands of school contacts across the Commonwealth, and applications for PFEW 2024 are arriving daily.

Students can apply online by clicking here, or they can click on the image below to print a copy of the 2024 student information flyer.

If you know of a current high school sophomore or junior, please encourage them to take the PFEW journey. It's the perfect foundation for a successful career!

Help Mentor the Next Group of Students...

Calling all past, present and future PFEW Volunteers – There’s no better feeling in the world than seeing young people discover their future, and YOU can make it happen.

Come be a special part of the finest youth development program in the world - PFEW 2024.

You’ll join the most dedicated women and men on the planet and make lifetime connections.

All you need is a desire to mentor our next generation -- we will provide the rest!

Give yourself a gift and

TRICK OR TREAT! -- Give a Student a Treat This Halloween Season

We recently kicked off our 2024 fundraising campaign, and we want you to give the best treat ever this spooky season - a lifetime of education and skills!

Treats of any level are appreciated and will provide powerful learning experiences. A modest $20 treat sponsors a team of up to five students for the Fall or Spring SMG sessions. A $30 treat sponsors a team for the Year-Long SMG session.

If your sweet tooth is a bit larger, a $695 treat provides a local student a priceless 2024 PFEW sponsorship. All FFEE programs yield a lifetime of knowledge and skills. We promise -- No Tricks.

Make a Gift and Treat Students Today

Speaker Series Continues To Grow

We continually add new content to our Speaker Series and this fall we're getting ready to add even more great career exploration and professional development resources. From new videos to regional programs, the FFEE Staff is always on the hunt for valuable opportunities to help our students explore careers and map out successful futures.

Looking for a local leadership program, scholarship or job opportunity? Check out our Regional Programs page for the latest offerings. Don't see a local program in your area that should be shared? No worries! Submit a regional program offering by clicking here. now o

Think you have what it takes to make a great career exploration video? Complete the Speaker Series Sign Up form by clicking here.

Help us deliver the finest business, financial literacy and career exploration education in the world and join us today!