April 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Preparing the Next Generation of Talent
NFTE’s newest Nexus policy brief focuses on Preparing the Next Generation of Talent: How NFTE’s Entrepreneurship Education Addresses Emerging Employer Needs. Drawing on findings from a national employer survey conducted alongside partners including Jobs for the Future (JFF), Britebound, and Junior Achievement, the brief explores how employer expectations for young talent are evolving—and why durable […]
March 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Advancing Whole-Child Development Through Entrepreneurship Education
NFTE’s latest Nexus policy brief explores Advancing Whole-Child Development Through Entrepreneurship Education. Around the world, students are experiencing rising disengagement and instability as traditional academic models are struggling to meet their broader developmental needs. Entrepreneurship education offers a meaningful response by helping young people build agency, confidence, and real‑world problem‑solving skills through hands‑on, relevant learning. […]
January 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Influencers as Entrepreneurs
NFTE’s latest Nexus policy brief explores Reframing Content Creation as a Pathway to Economic Mobility. As Gen Z comes of age during a period of economic volatility and rapid technological change, many young people are turning to content creation, digital ventures, and diversified income strategies as real pathways to financial independence and career development. This […]
October 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Entrepreneurship Education in Rural Communities
NFTE’s latest policy brief explores how entrepreneurship education can serve as a catalyst for rural revitalization—equipping students with the skills, confidence, and local context to turn insight into opportunity. Drawing from NFTE classrooms in places like Gadsden County, Florida, as well as examples from the CAPS Network, the brief highlights how experiential, community-connected learning transforms […]
September 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: How Teachers and Students Build Entrepreneurial Mindsets Together
Success in today’s economy requires more than academic knowledge—young people need creativity, adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving. The latest NFTE policy brief examines how entrepreneurial mindsets grow when teachers are equipped to teach innovatively and students have authentic opportunities to present and refine their ideas. Drawing on data from more than 1,200 students and 50 teachers, […]
August 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: How Entrepreneurship Education Equips Students for Postsecondary Success
Strong grades and test scores may open doors, but they don’t guarantee success once students arrive in college, training programs, or the workforce. Too often, young people graduate without the critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive. Our latest NFTE Nexus Policy Brief, Beyond Test Scores: How Entrepreneurship Education Equips Students for Postsecondary […]
June 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Insights from NFTE’s World Series of Innovation
We’re excited to share our newest NFTE Nexus policy brief: “Insights from the World Series of Innovation: Challenge-Based Learning in Action.” This brief highlights powerful lessons emerging from the World Series of Innovation (WSI), NFTE’s global innovation challenge that invites young people—ages 5 to 24—to tackle real-world problems aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]
May 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: A Unified Voice for Youth Entrepreneurship
Our latest NFTE Nexus policy brief is focused on A Unified Voice for Youth Entrepreneurship: National Coalition Takes to Capitol Hill. In April 2025, NFTE joined with BUILD.org, NAF, the CAPS Network, Project Lead The Way, The Possible Zone, Virtual Enterprises International, and American Student Assistance® (ASA) to advocate in Washington, D.C. for elevating entrepreneurship education […]
Unlocking Student Potential Through Volunteerism: The Role of Mentorship in Strengthening Outcomes in Entrepreneurship Education
This National Volunteer Month, we’re excited to share our latest NFTE Nexus policy brief: Unlocking Student Potential Through Volunteerism: The Role of Diverse Mentorship in Strengthening Outcomes in Entrepreneurship Education. The brief explores how professional volunteers not only inspire students but also serve as critical bridges between classroom learning and real-world experience—boosting college enrollment, building […]
Special Edition NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Uniting for Impact: The Role of Convening Organizations in Systemic Change
We’re excited to share the latest NFTE Nexus policy brief: Uniting for Impact: The Role of Convening Organizations in Systemic Change. In February 2025, American Student Assistance® (ASA) hosted the inaugural Work-Based Learning Leaders Forum in Raleigh, North Carolina—bringing together NFTE and 30–40 leading organizations to discuss the future of work-based learning. Through deep conversations […]