Carla McDonnell, 16, from Ireland, wins NFTE’s 2025 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

More than $7,000 in prizes awarded to top three student ventures from around the world New York, NY, Nov. 22, 2025 — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced the winners of its 2025 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), PayPal, and Zuora with support from Certiport, a Pearson […]
NFTE Voices: Juline Abdo Inspires Innovation in Israel

NFTE Voices: Educator Spotlight is a new series from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship that highlights educators who inspire innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. As subject matter experts in entrepreneurship education, these NFTE Teacher Corps leaders share experiences, insights, and best practices to advance NFTE’s bold vision to lead the global movement for equitable access to […]
Daring to Dream: Halogen’s 10-year Collaboration with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Halogen alumnus Xavier Tan exemplifies the global impact of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the life-changing results that come from igniting entrepreneurial thinking in youth and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
This year marks a remarkable milestone for NFTE’s Global Innovation Network member, Halogen, as they celebrate a decade of fueling innovation and change through NFTE. The theme for this celebration is Daring to Dream.
Interact with NFTE’s 2025 Global Report

On Nov. 7, 2025, Youth Entrepreneurship Day, NFTE launched a global report to highlight the promise and potential of youth entrepreneurs around the world. As the report led by the NFTE Global team notes, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche or optional endeavor, it is a vital pathway to equip the next generation with the […]
NFTE Declares November 7 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day

Join the global celebration of the next generation of entrepreneurs by hosting events, sharing stories, and supporting youth entrepreneurs The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to celebrate Nov. 7, 2025, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day, marking its third annual observance during National Entrepreneurship Month. First nationally recognized through a Presidential letter in 2023, Youth Entrepreneurship Day is a global observance celebrating the creativity, resilience, and innovation […]
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 […]
NFTE Expands Partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation. Initially launched at the 2024 NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, this collaboration is dedicated to equipping young people with the entrepreneurial skills and mindset they need to thrive […]
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, […]
Big Ideas Start Young: NFTE Opens 2025 World Series of Innovation to Innovators Ages 5–24

Annual Global Challenge Offers Prizes up to $1,500 for Bold, Creative Solutions to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals NEW YORK, NY (Sept. 9, 2025) – The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the launch of the 2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI), a free annual global competition inviting young people ages 5-24 to […]
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 […]