Cochrane Summer Economics Institute

Discover Richmond. Connect with inspiring leaders. Experience focused exploration that doesn’t fit into a traditional school year.

CSEI gives rising high school seniors the time and space to see the city in action and meet people shaping its future. Students interested in economics, entrepreneurship, business and community who embrace uncertainty and enjoy meeting new people have historically applied.

Program days alternate between heading into the Richmond and diving into learning and projects on Collegiate’s campus. During site visits to companies, creative spaces, and community organizations, participants meet people passionate about what they do, see how they work, and hear what it’s really like in their shoes.

Back on campus, students have uninterrupted time to reflect and think about how to nurture the types of conditions that are helping the city and its citizens thrive into the future. Discover Richmond, connect with inspiring people, and experience the kind of focused exploration that’s hard to fit into the school year.

Let’s Design Something Great Together.


Who Should Apply:

Current high school juniors in the greater Richmond metro area who will be entering their senior year in the summer. CSEI is ideal for students interested in economics, entrepreneurship, business, leadership, and community engagement who enjoy collaboration and meeting new people.

Past Partners Include:

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, CoStar, Dominion Energy, Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, Midas of Richmond, Richmond Squirrels, Startup Virginia, Thalhimer Realty Partners, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

TIme and Location:

CSEI 2026 runs Monday through Friday, July 6–30, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Each day begins and ends on Collegiate’s campus located at 103 N. Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229.

Sign-Up for the CSEI Mailing List

To receive updates on the program, click here to sign-up for our mailing list

Contact Us

Trina Clemans
Director, Cochrane Summer Economic Institute
Director, Economic Literacy and Entrepreneurship Education at Collegiate School
trina_clemans@collegiate-va.org

CSEI is a program of the Powell Institute for Responsible Citizenship at Collegiate School.