Executive Secretary’s Message - October 2026

Help Spread the Word About VICE!

Every March, myself and the adult volunteers who manage the Virginia Institute on Cooperative Education (VICE) look forward to meeting a great new group of students. Our 2026 participants included several attendees who were recruited by past VICE participants, and we appreciate this word-of-mouth promotion as well as outreach to members of the Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators.

As we continue working to improve content and include great speakers at this event, please encourage high school juniors and seniors that you know who may wish to apply. Visit virginia.coop for both an online Jotform application as well as a printable application. Next year’s institute will be held March 19-21 at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, Va., with applications due by Feb. 12, 2027.