Become a Classroom Teacher

NFTE University

NFTE’s relationship with teachers begins at NFTE University, a unique program that prepares educators to deliver fun, engaging and relevant entrepreneurship education. NFTE U is a four-day intensive training program that focuses on the core elements of experiential education and provides the tools and methodology for teaching students the principles of entrepreneurship.

Benefits of Becoming a NFTE Teacher

Professional Development:

• We provide training and certification through NFTE University, periodic recertification and ongoing professional development opportunities
• We provide access to a wide variety of teaching resources
• You'll be part of a community of NFTE teachers around the world

Program Support:

• Our teachers receive technical assistance and program support including annual site visits
• Our regional program teams help to recruit and coordinate classroom volunteers to serve as guest speakers, business plan advisors and business plan judges
• Teachers receive a  20% discount on all NFTE curriculum

Resources for Students:

• Your students will have access to award-winning curriculum including textbooks and workbooks 
• Opportunities to win money by competing in local, regional and national business plan competitions
• Access to NFTE resources for NFTE graduates through the NFTE Alumni Network [1]

Do you want to bring NFTE to your school? Contact the NFTE program in your area [2]. They will guide you through the process, from ordering curriculum to teacher training.

NFTE University is currently offered only through our program offices, at on-mission institutions (where at least 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch).

If you are not located in an area that NFTE serves [2], you might be a good candidate for our new BizBuilders' training program.

This 3-day workshop provides the same hands-on training given to NFTE's teachers through NFTE University. For more information about BizBuilders, contact Victor Salama [3].