The American Education Economic Commission (AEEC®)
is a true public-private partnership that utilizes a scalable
Industry Workforce Solution® 
tailored to meet the needs of our nation’s industries and support sustainable economic growth.

A results-driven, public-private partnership committed to building our
nation’s workforce and renewing American pride.

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Why it matters

Founded to strengthen the nation's workforce and renew American pride
Our nation is at an educational and economic crossroad. We understand that educational outcomes and economic growth are deeply intertwined. Nationally, we see educational outcomes in decline; in parallel, we find a workforce that is shrinking and often times
ill-prepared to enter a global economy. If left unaddressed, this not only impacts our economy, but it threatens our national security. This gap in the labor force extends beyond education and economics - undermining our foundation of national resilience,
defense readiness, and global competitiveness. We understand that strategic action is required to close the skills gap as this is not just an educational and economic priority—it is a national security imperative.

AEEC Founding Member and former Swiss Ambassador to the United States
Honorable Jacques Pitteloud

How It All Started

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the transformation of career technical education by providing a scalable framework that empowers schools, industries, and communities to align education with workforce needs. Through this framework, we enable the creation of meaningful career pathways that equip students with real-world skills and connect them to high-quality opportunities. In partnership with national industry leaders, we are laying the foundation for a modern workforce—driving economic growth, local talent development, and renewed pride in American excellence.

  • Scalable Industry Workforce Solution Program – Empowering schools and communities with flexible, industry-ready workforce development framework.
  • Career-Aligned Pathways – Connecting students with real and prosperous career opportunities.
  • Workforce & Economic Impact – Fueling local talent, business growth, and national pride.

Our Experience

 Initiated in Arizona and inspired by Switzerland’s spectacularly successful model of collaboration between public education and the private sector—fueled by a well-organized apprenticeship system—the Arizona Education Economic Commission has officially evolved into the American Education Economic Commission.

Our team, composed of C-level executives from the nation’s leading industries and the most innovative experts in education, along with committed state-level economic development leaders, delivers a results-driven Industry Workforce Solution Program. This scalable and adaptable framework supports states and local stakeholders in implementing a holistic workforce development program that drives sustainable educational and economic growth.

Our Values

Our values are the foundation of everything we do. We believe in achieving results with integrity, and accountability through honesty. We are committed to building a highly skilled national workforce and driving sustainable economic growth.

We are resolute to delivering on our promises.

We believe our country is ready for a transformational shift—one that puts people first and restores pride in quality, skill, and purpose. That’s why our Industry Workforce Development Program is built on an adaptable and scalable model designed to benefit all individuals and communities.

As part of our approach, we fully embrace and support:

  • Neurodiverse students, helping them find roles where their unique talents are recognized and valued
  • Justice-involved youth, by opening doors to second chances and meaningful career paths
  • Youth at a crossroads, offering guidance and support toward building a stable and fulfilling future

Together, we are building a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, and where our workforce reflects the full potential of our nation.

Technology

We invest in meeting students where they are by utilizing cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and VR technology to introduce them to in-demand careers in critical industries.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We are committed to inspiring students to be bold, think big, to seek and create opportunities. All of our efforts are to revive and strengthen the US economy.

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.

The Best Ability is Availability

We strive to provide every opportunity possible for all Americans. If you are interested in exploring how your state, school district or educational institution can benefit from AEEC® Industry Workforce Solution Program®, please contact us. If you're a business who is interested in joining the AEEC Industry Workforce Solution Program, we are here to help.

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