What’s the Role of Entrepreneurship in the K-12 Curriculum?

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) nurtures business skills. NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock breaks down strategies to engage students. Alums of the program have launched companies focused on coding, bilingual study, and experiential learning.

Entrepreneurship can empower formerly incarcerated people to chart a new course

Letter to the editor: “In a justice system that impedes educational and career success and future financial stability, George Halfkenny’s story relayed in the Feb. 12 Ideas section is unfortunately one of many (“I’ve done my time. I want to work. Why will no one hire me?”). As Black, Latino, and Indigenous men are disproportionately affected by our justice model, this is not only an education equity issue. It’s also a racial justice issue.” — Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of NFTE.

NFTE Founder Steve Mariotti to be Inducted into IAOTP Hall of Fame

Steve Mariotti, best-selling author, founder of the global nonprofit Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), and CEO of Atlas Learning will be inducted into the exclusive Hall of Fame by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). His expertise and extraordinary talents have afforded him this distinction. IAOTP’s Annual Awards Gala will be December 2 at the NYC Plaza Hotel.

NFTE Announces Winners of $12,000 in Founders Forum Showcase Prizes

Christopher Avolio

Founders of three viable businesses presented their best investment pitches on March 15, contending for a portion of a $12,000 capital investment pool. NFTE Founders Forum Showcase finalist Christopher Avolio, founder of Huldit, bested the competition to win $7,000 toward purchasing inventory.

NFTE Board Members: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Photo of Pam Habner

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Board member Pam Habner shares, “The most important career advice to women is to ‘stay on the highway.’ At different points in your career, you can move between the fast and slow lanes to balance your whole life. Citi CEO Jane Fraser speaks openly about working part time as a […]

NFTE Announces World Series of Innovation Finalists

NFTE announced the top finalists in its World Series of Innovation, presented by Citi Foundation. They represent the top 10 teams in each of WSI’s 10 challenge categories. The winning teams will be announced in April.

NFTE Alumni: Celebrating Black History

NFTE alumni observe Black History Month by sharing favorite quotes, advice, and explaining what the month means to them as entrepreneurs empowered by their mindset and history to blaze a trail of their own.

Statement from NFTE’s CEO

NFTE educators are the backbone of our model. Hardworking NFTE teachers go above and beyond to build the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs – which is why we feel strongly about investing in educator support.