How Teens Can Build an AI-powered Business in 90 Days for only $595
What if your teens could launch a business in 90 days without a big budget, a team, or years of experience? With the right tools and guidance, they can! Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) presents a groundbreaking online course for teens ages 13-17, Next-Level Startup: Make AI Your Cofounder. Join this year’s inaugural class or express […]
West Region Chair Emeritus Leo Gestetner: Why Giving Back Matters — And Why I Love NFTE
Leo Gestetner, Chair Emeritus of NFTE’s West region, recently shared a heartfelt reflection on the importance of giving back. In his piece, he eloquently expresses his deep commitment to a cause he has supported with extraordinary dedication over the years: NFTE. “Why Giving Back Matters — And Why I Love NFTE” is a compelling read. […]
Women Who Lead: Empowering Communities, Uplifting Women
At NFTE, we are proud to celebrate the inspiring women on our team who are committed to creating lasting change in their communities. Through their leadership, they are not only advancing the mission of NFTE but also working tirelessly to uplift others, especially women and marginalized communities. From launching initiatives that provide essential resources to […]
Celebrating Maxine Clark: A Trailblazer in Entrepreneurship
As we honor Women’s History Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of NFTE Midwest & National Advisory Board Member Maxine Clark—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and champion for youth entrepreneurship. Best known as the Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Maxine has left an indelible mark on both the business world and the communities she serves. A Legacy of Innovation […]
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: NFTE Announces Grant from Global Atlantic Financial Group
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Atlantic Financial Group, which has awarded a generous grant in support of NFTE’s mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. This funding will directly support NFTE’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program, reaching over 60,000 students annually with in-school […]
Interact with NFTE’s Digital 2024 Annual Report
The 2023-24 fiscal year was a year of breakthroughs—when Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) reached new heights of public awareness, catalyzed critical conversations around policy, garnered significant media attention, and achieved record-breaking fundraising milestones. Check out our interactive, digital 2024 annual report for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
February 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
Our newest policy brief in the NFTE NEXUS series focuses on From Alternative to Mainstream: How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century. This brief examines career and technical education in the state of Florida and their integration and emphasis on entrepreneurship education. Florida is preparing students for the workforce using a […]
Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition
NFTE alumna Jasstina Featherstone receives top prize with a $5,000 investment for Jazz Esscents Candle Co. NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 26, 2025) —Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit, announced Jasstina Featherstone as the winner of the Founders Forum Pitch Competition. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and PayPal, this annual […]
Global Nonprofit NFTE Announces Winners of First-Ever “Imagination League” in World Series of Innovation
Young innovators (ages 5-12) propose solutions to sustainable development goal-focused challenges NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 18, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) — in partnership with Aramco, the Citi Foundation, and MetLife Foundation — proudly announces the winners of the Imagination League of the World Series of Innovation (WSI). Since 2009, NFTE’s annual WSI […]
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 80 Finalists for World Series of Innovation’s Impact League
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 7, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024-2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, Citi Foundation and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 13 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions […]