Exploring Paths to Global Well-being: Insights from UN Global Goals Conversation

In a world of 8 billion people and counting, can we truly achieve the UN’s goal of “healthy lives and well-being for all”? NFTE hosted the United Nations Global Goals Conversation on November 15 in New York City, delving into this thought-provoking question. Presented by Aramco, Citi Foundation, EY, and MetLife Foundation, with support from […]

NFTE Alumna Ela Gokcigdem Wins European Entrepreneurship Challenge

Six Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) alumni took their business ideas “for a better future” to the international stage in Kitzbuhel, Austria. The Sept. 23-26, 2023, YouthStart European Entrepreneurship competition celebrated the creativity and innovative capacity of youth. The annual awards program featured the Idea, Real Market, and We Grow Together challenges along with a […]

NFTE Names Tim Blaylock as West Region Executive Director

Tim Blaylock, a longtime executive in California, has been named Executive Director of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s West Region. Blaylock, who began his new role on July 17, brings more than 30 years of experience in leadership, management, and youth development strategies to his new position.

Pittsburgh Student Wins Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition

NFTE Mid-Atlantic congratulates Hannah Russell from Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy for winning first place in the regional competition. Second-place went to Tationna Pack from Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy. In third place was Misbah Sifat. The runners up were Helena Sandoval and Mia Paredes-Cabrera.

Baltimore Student Wins Capital Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition

Carter Lawson of Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School in Baltimore is taking his idea for Odorase—a non-toxic, lightly scented odor eliminator—to New York in October. He won first place in the NFTE Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Second went to Rommie Hooper for Compel Comics and third to Jkahi Booker for Photo Rely.

Statement to the Media: 2023 NFTE5 Entrepreneurial Education Summit

For 36 years, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has brought the power of entrepreneurship to students wherever they are and regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, family income or special needs. NFTE stands steadfast for inclusion and equity alongside our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ educators, students, staff, and volunteers.

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.

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.