Olivia’s Story – Exploring Your Passion
Olivia took a chance on pursuing her passion as an artist and it’s paid off. Her work is sought after by celebrity collectors around the country.
Dylan’s Story – Igniting the Mindset
Dylan’s family hobby became a thriving business with his entrepreneurial mindset; now he’s the third largest beekeeper in Connecticut.
Kiera’s Story – Changing Life Trajectory
“ Entrepreneurship is powerful, and it is the future. NFTE motivated me daily to face my fears and not to settle for good enough.” —Kiera Wesby Kiera found NFTE through an alternative school program for teen mothers when she was homeless and struggling to raise a toddler. It was what she needed to re-engage in […]
Dagim’s Story – Igniting the Mindset
NFTE helped Dagim see himself as a leader and develop the skills needed to market himself; now he’s a Digital Product Manager at Goldman Sachs.
Make Your Own Job: The Promise of Entrepreneurship Education
The promise of entrepreneurship education is the promise of self-sufficiency and a special kind of financial security: whatever happens in the local employment market or the broader economy, entrepreneurs can make their own jobs.
Carlos’ Story – Changing Life Trajectory
“NFTE helped me in the most difficult times I’ve encountered, when I first moved to the U.S., and created a community of people whom I can trust and seek out for guidance, both in business and life-wise.” —Carlos Eduardo Feitosa The idea for all-natural Shine Soaps was born when Carlos took his first NFTE course […]
Unemployed in the Pandemic? Here’s How to Start Your Own Business
A free online course for adult learners is now available for anyone who has lost a job to COVID-19 or wants to learn how to turn an idea for a business—or a passion or hobby—into a profitable startup.
Entrepreneurship as an Economic Pathway for the Laid-Off Workforce
In the midst of unprecedented unemployment, a nonprofit that has focused on developing youth entrepreneurship programs pivots to create a new curriculum for adult learners who are unemployed, underemployed, or interesting in building a new business.
National Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Steps in to Address the Growing U.S. Unemployment Crisis
You lost your job or you fear you’re next but businesses are closed and no one is hiring. That’s the new reality for millions. To empower those facing financial insecurity, NFTE is offering a free online course in entrepreneurship essentials for adults seeking to upskill to improve job prospects or explore an idea for a new business.
Innovation Challenges Put Young Smarts to Work on Tough Problems
New global challenges aren’t just creating activists—they’re creating entrepreneurs. Opinion piece by J.D. LaRock and Gus Harris looks at the way that young activists are thinking globally and embracing social entrepreneurship.