Michigan Center for Civic Education

What Michigan Center for Civic Education does

The Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 1982 and headquartered at 306 Townsend Street, Lansing, Michigan. Its mission is to prepare an active and informed citizenry through law-related and civic education delivered to Michigan schools, students, and educators. The organization is not a technology company; it operates as a curriculum and program provider, producing pedagogical content and immersive learning experiences rather than software products.

MCCE's core programs include We the People (constitutional education with simulated congressional hearings and a classroom resources sub-product), Mock Trial (competitive simulated court proceedings, including a Courtroom Artistry sub-program), MiVoice MiVote (voting and elections education), the annual MiCivics Conference, Constitution Day resources, and an educational resource library of reports, research, and civics lessons. Professional Learning services are offered for educators across cohorts such as Civic Ready Classrooms, experiential and place-based learning, and Civil Rights & Citizenship (EAS). The Civics Series packages these themes into multi-session programming priced at $20 per session or $150 for the full series, with monthly Mock Trial Coaches Community Roundtable Meetings delivered virtually via Zoom.

Revenue mechanics are primarily philanthropic: tax-deductible donations and memberships via a Give Now / Zeffy donation form, supplemented by program registration fees for Civics Series and free offerings (e.g., We the People Monthly Office Hours for CEAS Cohort teachers). Distribution is regional (Michigan only), delivered through direct engagement with schools, intermediate school districts (Kent ISD, Oakland Schools), and university partners (EMU Upshur Institute, GVSU Pew Campus, MSU College of Law, Wayne State University). The State Bar of Michigan serves as a core institutional partner and venue host at MCCE's Lansing headquarters. Marketing runs primarily through the miciviced.org website, organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube), email/newsletter, and in-person professional learning events.

Name

Michigan Center for Civic Education

Legal name

Michigan Center for Civic Education

Website

https://miciviced.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Michigan Center for Civic Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that delivers civic and law-related education — including We the People, Mock Trial, and voting education — to Michigan schools, students, and educators through curriculum resources and experiential learning events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic and Law-Related Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Studies & Civics Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI), Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Civic education
• Civics programs
• Law-related education
• Mock trial competition
• Professional development educators

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Membership: MCCE accepts tax-deductible donations to support civic education programs across Michigan. The organization offers membership opportunities through its Give Now page, with gifts being unrestricted unless otherwise communicated.
2. Program Registration Fees: The Civics Series sessions are priced at $20 per session or $150 for all sessions. These fees support professional learning events for educators, community members, volunteers, and students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops and delivers civic and law-related education programs to Michigan students, teachers, and community members. Its core offerings include the We the People program on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, Mock Trial competitions, MiVoice MiVote civic engagement programming, the MiCivics Conference, and professional learning for educators.

Product overview

The Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) offers a portfolio of civic education programs and resources focused on preparing youth for democratic participation. The core offerings include the We the People Program (with classroom resources), MiVoice MiVote voting education, and Mock Trial program (including Courtroom Artistry). These are supplemented by professional learning services, the annual MiCivics Conference, Civics Series Sessions, and an educational resource library covering Constitution Day materials, reports, and research. The organization operates as a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1982.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MiVoice MiVote: Voting and elections education program
• We The People
• Mock Trial
• MiCivics Conference
• Civic Ready Classrooms

Products and services

• We the People Program A curricular and competitive program on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, designed for K-12 students and teachers in Michigan classrooms, with a culminating competition component.
• Mock Trial Competition A competitive program in which Michigan student teams prepare and present legal cases, designed for middle and high school students and supported through partnership with the State Bar of Michigan.
• MiVoice MiVote A civic engagement program designed to give Michigan students and community members a structured voice in civic and public-policy discussions.
• MiCivics Conference An annual conference that brings together Michigan educators, students, and civic education partners for programming on civics and law-related education.
• Professional Learning for Educators Professional development programs for Michigan teachers and school staff in civic, constitutional, and law-related education, often delivered in conjunction with partner institutions such as Michigan State University.
• Civics Series A series of civic education publications and resources produced for use by Michigan classrooms, educators, and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Michigan schools have successfully competed at National High School Mock Trial Championships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State Bar of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026The State Bar of Michigan partners with MCCE as a venue host and program supporter. Many Civics Series sessions are held at the State Bar of Michigan headquarters at 306 Townsend St., Lansing, and the Bar supports Mock Trial and other civic education programs.
• Eastern Michigan University Upshur InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Eastern Michigan University Upshur Institute hosts the We the People Eastern District events at 202 Welch Hall, Ypsilanti. The partnership provides university venue and academic support for civic education programs.
• Grand Valley State University Pew CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Grand Valley State University Pew Campus at 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids hosts the We the People Western District events, providing venue and institutional support for civic education.
• Michigan State University College of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2025Michigan State University College of Law hosts the annual We the People State Showcase, providing venue and academic partnership for the premier state-level civic education competition.
• Kent Intermediate School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Kent ISD serves as a key partner hosting We the People Western District events and supporting civic education initiatives across western Michigan schools.
• Wayne State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024Wayne State University hosted the Michigan Youth Voting Education Summit and Student Voting Summit in partnership with the Secretary of State, with MCCE participating to promote youth voting education.
• Wayne RESAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Wayne RESA, through consultant David Hales, has compiled annotated Constitution Day resources broken down by grade level for Michigan schools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National High School Mock Trial Championship (NCMTI): National governing body that hosts the championship in which MCCE's Mock Trial program competed; an ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Civics Renewal Network: Coalition of 30+ nonprofit organizations providing free K-12 civics curriculum and resources; MCCE could plausibly be a member or affiliate given its mission alignment.

Direct peers

• Generation Citizen: Nonprofit that brings action-based civics to schools through teacher-supported student-led community projects. Comparable experiential civic learning model, though operates across multiple states.
• iCivics: Leading digital civic education provider for K-12 students with games, curriculum, and teacher resources. Comparable mission of preparing youth for democratic participation but delivered primarily through a tech platform rather than in-person competitions.
• Constitutional Rights Foundation: Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides law-related education programs, mock trial competitions, and civic literacy curricula. Comparable in scope and program mix to MCCE's civic and law-related education portfolio.
• Street Law, Inc. Nonprofit that provides law-related educational programs and resources for high school students, including mock trial and classroom materials. Directly comparable in program type and target demographic to MCCE's Mock Trial offering.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Civic Education: National nonprofit that created the We the People program and Project Citizen; MCCE operates as Michigan's state affiliate for these curricula, making it the closest vertical peer with overlapping content and showcase structures.
• National Constitution Center: Nonpartisan institution focused on constitutional education through exhibits, programming, and digital resources. Overlaps with MCCE's We the People and Constitution Day offerings at a national scale.
• Close Up Foundation: National civic education nonprofit providing experiential programs in Washington, D.C. and classroom resources. Overlaps with MCCE's civics series and youth democracy engagement focus at a national scale.

Regional players

• Mikva Challenge: Chicago-based civic education nonprofit that empowers youth through civic engagement and elections participation. Comparable mission and youth-demographic focus, but operates in Illinois rather than Michigan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/civiced4mi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm8fhpiyDcZnayCWXqznh2A
• Facebookfacebook.com/miciviced
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-center-for-civic-education

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