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Success Starts with Passion: LaToya Rowell’s Advice for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs
For LaToya Rowell, a member of the NFTE National Board of Directors and Vice President, National Community Affairs Manager at Comerica Bank, volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s about making a lasting impact. When she discovered NFTE in 2020, she knew she had found the perfect opportunity to combine her passion for financial education with…
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Celebrating Maxine Clark: A Trailblazer in Entrepreneurship
As we honor Women’s History Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of NFTE Midwest & National Advisory Board Member Maxine Clark—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and champion for youth entrepreneurship. Best known as the Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Maxine has left an indelible mark on both the business world and the communities she serves. A Legacy of Innovation…
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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: NFTE Announces Grant from Global Atlantic Financial Group
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Atlantic Financial Group, which has awarded a generous grant in support of NFTE’s mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. This funding will directly support NFTE’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program, reaching over 60,000 students annually with in-school…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month by Supporting These NFTE Alumnae
This Women’s History Month, make a tangible difference in the life of a small business owner by supporting our NFTE alumnae! Take a look at the businesses below to find out how you can contribute to a female founder. FOUNDER: Aniye Strachan This Florida-based vocalist specializes in R&B, Jazz, Soul, and Gospel music. FOUNDER: Sarah…
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Honoring Black History Month: A NFTE Educator’s Journey from Tech to Teaching Entrepreneurship
“I am an entrepreneur, the son, and the grandson of an entrepreneur.” For Imani Butler, a NFTE teacher at Silver Creek High School in San Jose, California, these words are more than just an introduction—they’re the foundation of his story. His father built a manufacturing business from the ground up, producing precision and industrial belts for…
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Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition
NFTE alumna Jasstina Featherstone receives top prize with a $5,000 investment for Jazz Esscents Candle Co. NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 26, 2025) —Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit, announced Jasstina Featherstone as the winner of the Founders Forum Pitch Competition. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and PayPal, this annual…
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Global Nonprofit NFTE Announces Winners of First-Ever “Imagination League” in World Series of Innovation
Young innovators (ages 5-12) propose solutions to sustainable development goal-focused challenges NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 18, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) — in partnership with Aramco, the Citi Foundation, and MetLife Foundation — proudly announces the winners of the Imagination League of the World Series of Innovation (WSI). Since 2009, NFTE’s annual WSI…
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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 80 Finalists for World Series of Innovation’s Impact League
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 7, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024-2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, Citi Foundation and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 13 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions…
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Celebrating EY’s Impact During National Mentoring Month: Guiding the Next Generation of Responsible Innovators
At the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), we truly believe that volunteerism is the “secret sauce” of our mission. This National Mentoring Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY US) incredible support of young innovators through their ongoing volunteerism with the NFTE World Series of Innovation (WSI). This program year, EY US…
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Issa Odeh, 18, and Antony Saleh, 17, from Palestine win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
The Water World founders competed against students from 10 countries to secure a $5,000 grand prize New York, NY, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Issa Odeh and Antony Saleh as the winners of its 2024 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The annual competition showcases the incredible talent and…