Empowering the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs: Diana Dibble’s NFTE Volunteer Journey

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s essential to recognize the incredible impact that women entrepreneurs have on our society. When Diana Dibble, CEO of Tripod Coaching and Consulting®️ and President and Co-Founder of Design To Delivery Inc, began volunteering with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in 2019, little did she know how it would […]
NFTE Alumni: Celebrating Black History Month

The 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” celebrates the boundless creativity and perseverance of Black culture. Entrepreneur Marsha Corelien embodies these values through her journey from a high school student launching a hair braiding business with a NFTE grant to a thriving HR professional and small business owner operating across North […]
Rodney’s Story – Changing Life Trajectory

“NFTE’s ability the bridge the relationship gap between at-risk youth and positive mentors is unlike any other. This bridge is essential to changing lives.” —RODNEY J. WALKER After losing his home and a sibling in a fire, Rodney entered the foster care system at age 5. His parents struggled with drug abuse and family members […]
Kaina’s Story – Preparing for Work

Kaina had the entrepreneurial spirit from a young age; NFTE gave her the skills to launch two successful businesses.
Aaditya’s Story – Igniting the Mindset

“My grandfather always says, ‘health is wealth’ and I feel like you can’t really enjoy things if you’re not healthy. —AADITYA SHARMA Aaditya Sharma had always been interested in robotics as a high school student in India. When Aaditya saw a real problem with the health and safety of milk production in India, he saw […]
Jose’s Story – Igniting the Mindset

“ I was looking at different career paths — I wanted to be a teacher or a psychologist — and then I thought, ‘what about the business field?’ My school has an entrepreneurship program and at the end of the program, you do a two-minute pitch in front of judges. They chose me to go […]
Kelsey’s Story – Owning Your Future

Kelsey’s innovative business creating hair accessories for women of color led her to win the 2018 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
Mathew’s Story – Owning Your Future

Through NFTE, Mathew launched a street fashion business at age 16 that earned him more than $25k.
Andres’ Story – Owning Your Future

Andres’ passion and drive, plus the startup skills he learned through NFTE, led to a now-thriving sports coaching business.
Jennifer’s Story – Owning Your Future

From 17-year old business owner to 26-year old Entrepreneur of the Year, Jennifer now has 2 successful bakeries in the New England area.