Joining the Network
An individual firm may join the US VE network provided it

  • applies to a regional or central office by submitting an online application.Click on Start a Virtual Enterprise Program button on the home page of the VE website and submit the linked application.
  • has been mentored by a regional or a central office.
  • receives appropriate training to facilitate a firm.
  • is aligned to a regional or central office.

Becoming a Regional Center
Schools or districts within a region (minimum of five schools) may form a regional center. A regional center must belong to a central office (there can be only one central office per state). If there is no central office in the state of the regional center, a regional center may join another central office. A regional center liaison must be identified by a central office.The regional center must provide support services to region members.

For more information about becoming a regional center and to obtain a list of services that a regional center must provide to its members, contact vec@veinternational.org.

Establishing a Central Office
To become a Central Office (if one does not already exist in that state) a school or district must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • serve as a regional center for at least one year and have fulfilled all the responsibilities outlined by the affiliated central office.
  • have a minimum of 15 active firms for a period of no less than one year.
  • maintain a Website with links to each member firm’s Website.

For more information about becoming a Central Office, contact vec@veinternational.org