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Women Who Lead: Empowering Communities, Uplifting Women
At NFTE, we are proud to celebrate the inspiring women on our team who are committed to creating lasting change in their communities. Through their leadership, they are not only advancing the mission of NFTE but also working tirelessly to uplift others, especially women and marginalized communities. From launching initiatives that provide essential resources to…
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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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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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Remembering Our Founder, the late Steve Mariotti
Dear NFTE Family and Friends, It is with deep sadness…
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Wharton Global Youth Program: The Power of Entrepreneurship to Own Your Future
The Future of the Business World Podcast highlighted Joahluis Molina, a recent high school graduate and winner of the NFTE New England Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. He discussed how he started That Junk Removal Company to support himself financially while giving back to his community through monthly cleanup initiatives in Providence, Rhode Island. Of his experience…
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“I Am NFTE”: Miguel’s 17-Year Journey from Student to Development Director
For Miguel Vázquez, Development Director for New England and Mid-Atlantic regions at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), the phrase “I am NFTE” is more than just a slogan—it’s a declaration of identity, purpose, and community. His 17-year journey with NFTE is a testament to the organization’s transformative power and the enduring impact it has…
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Maryam’s Story – Igniting the Mindset
“This dream could have remained a dream if we hadn’t discovered NFTE.” —maryam saleem In a world grappling with environmental challenges, poverty, and energy crises, Maryam Saleem used her entrepreneurial mindset to find a solution for her home country of Pakistan. Battling her own environmental allergies and disheartened by the high poverty and unemployment rates…
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NFTE Alumna Returns as Summer Fellow
Sankalpa Hegde never imagined that a high school entrepreneurship class would change the trajectory of her life. As a shy teenager with a fear of public speaking, Sankalpa found her voice and passion through the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) program. Now, as a NFTE alumna and Summer Fellow in the Mid-Atlantic region, she’s ready…
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Bermuda News: Zen Marley Mello at the NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Bernews.com highlighted young founder and CEO of Zanamations Zen Marley Mello and his participation in NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Of his experience Mello said the following, “The WYEC event is something that will stick with me for the rest of my life. It gave me the opportunity to experience people from different countries, cultures,…
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Celebrating Women of NFTE
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) proudly recognizes the incredible women within our organization who embody the entrepreneurial mindset. These individuals demonstrate the skills and qualities that enable entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and succeed in various settings. At NFTE, we believe that an entrepreneurial mindset is a…