St. Louis Student Wins Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
Well done to the winners of NFTE’s annual Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Kiaira Merrill of Missouri’s Saint Louis Science Center and founder of KiaKoutur is the winner. Second place went to Malachi Davis and Ivan Walker with Nokki, and in third place was Lacey Muñoz-Swedberg with StudyLair.
San Jose Student Wins West Regional Competition
Bravo to the winners of NFTE’s annual West Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Taking first place was Saket Pathak with InclusifyIQ. Second place went to Damian Jimenez with AutoVantage, and the third-place winner was Amy Wu with Feminetic.
Miami-Dade Student Wins Southeast Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
Congratulations to the winners of NFTE’s annual Southeast Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. First place goes to Sasha Stoppi with Noodlepudding, second place to Sarai Umansor Morales with Fiery, and third place to Demi McKinley with Piwich Pro.
NFTE Honors Palmer, Chang, Clark, and Santander Bank
Did you miss NFTE’s May 11 Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala honoring alumnus Cody Chang of Product Gym, Maxine Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Santander Bank, and advisory board member Adrienne Palmer? Donate in their honor at lahhqiis.elementor.cloud/fuelafuture.
NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock Speaks at World Economic Forum’s Growth Summit
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock takes the voice of entrepreneurship education to the World Economic Forum’s Growth Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. Watch replays of his sessions.
Education Nonprofit NFTE Selects Winners in Annual World Series of Innovation Competition
NFTE awards over $24,000 to young entrepreneurs addressing global challenges through innovative solutions. WSI is a core component of NFTE’s mission to inspire younger generations to creatively and strategically solve global challenges.
NFTE Alum Jose Rodriguez and His Brother Were Applauded at Celtics Game
Inspired by his younger brother Joel and his challenges with autism, Jose Rodriguez founded Tasium, which has a line of clothing with built-in fidget toys that help people with autism relieve anxiety in a productive manner. Rodriguez launched Tasium in January 2019.
NFTE Receives Renewed Support from the Citi Foundation
NFTE Receives Renewed Support from the Citi Foundation
What’s the Role of Entrepreneurship in the K-12 Curriculum?
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) nurtures business skills. NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock breaks down strategies to engage students. Alums of the program have launched companies focused on coding, bilingual study, and experiential learning.
Entrepreneurship can empower formerly incarcerated people to chart a new course
Letter to the editor: “In a justice system that impedes educational and career success and future financial stability, George Halfkenny’s story relayed in the Feb. 12 Ideas section is unfortunately one of many (“I’ve done my time. I want to work. Why will no one hire me?”). As Black, Latino, and Indigenous men are disproportionately affected by our justice model, this is not only an education equity issue. It’s also a racial justice issue.” — Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of NFTE.