The Virtual High School Fed Challenge will feature teams of five or fewer students representing high schools throughout Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana. Each will provide a 15-minute video presentation on the state of the U.S. economy and a policy prescription for the Fed. Finalist teams will advance to a live 15-minute WebEx session to answer judges’ questions on their presentation, the economy and the Fed. The winner will be featured at a virtual event and their presentation will be posted on the Chicago Fed’s social media accounts and website.

More information:

• 2023 High School Fed Challenge Guidelines
• High School Rubric
• Video + Photo Release Form

Benefits of the Fed Challenge

The Fed Challenge is designed to align with the Framework for 21st Century Skills and Common Core State Standards. These frameworks stress the importance of developing skills in critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration to prepare young adults for college and life.

Students participating in the Fed Challenge gain the following:

• Ability to analyze real data and use industry tools to assess the U.S. economy.
• Prepare a well-organized presentation to demonstrate research findings and provide recommendations.
• Develop critical thinking skills in preparation for a live Q&A session with professional economists.
• Skills necessary for successful collaboration with team members including communication, flexibility, organizing, planning, listening and problem-solving.