PBS SoCal TV Program Features NFTE Alumna Mariela Cruz-Suarez
Watch “Transforming the Los Angeles River,” an episode of the local Earth Focus public television program, presented by PBS SoCal. It features NFTE alumna and equitable education advocate and innovator Mariela Cruz-Suarez. The Abraham Lincoln High School senior, who is passionate about uplifting the Latino community, shares her thoughts about change and gentrification, particularly in her neighborhood. The […]
March 2024 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: K-12 Policy and Generative AI
Generative AI, though still in its early stages, promises to revolutionize education by automating repetitive tasks and fostering innovation. NFTE champions a student-centered approach that merges entrepreneurship education with AI, empowering young learners to navigate the future workforce with resilience and adaptability. Through our programs, we’ve seen students harness AI for social impact, demonstrating the […]
LatinBizToday Features NFTE Alumnus and Latino Streetwear Entrepreneur Mathew Galvez
Read this Latin Business Today article about how NFTE alumnus Mathew Galvez launched his streetwear business while in junior high school taking a Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship class. Watch the video to learn about the latest fashion trend he plans to leverage for his Lotta Worldwide brand.
EverBank and NFTE joined forces for the Duval County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at EverBank Stadium
Jacksonville, Fla. – March 12, 2024 – EverBank and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) joined forces to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit among Duval youth through a dynamic competition held at EverBank Stadium on March 12, 2024. The event, which brought together students from Duval County Public Schools, showcased the power of mentorship, education and […]
Alumnus Zachary Borja wins $5,000 investment at NFTE Founders Forum
Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition NEW YORK, NY (February 29, 2024) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit that ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation of diverse leaders, announces the winners of this year’s Founders Forum Pitch Competition, presented by the Citi Foundation, Ernst […]
NFTE Nexus Policy Briefs Launched During National Entrepreneurship Week
During the February 2024 National Entrepreneurship Week, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced the launch of NFTE Nexus Policy Briefs, a new series dedicated to exploring critical topics in education. These briefs offer clear, comprehensive, and impartial insights, designed to bring you up to speed on complex issues. Our inaugural policy brief, “Empowering the Future […]
NFTE Educators, Classes Invited to Free March 20 SheMeansBusiness Event
Join the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) for its 2024 SheMeansBusiness Speaker Series. On Wednesday, March 20, from 1:15 – 2 PM CST (2:15-3PM EST) we’ll hear Inspiring Stories from Female Trailblazers. This free, virtual event will host Meshell Baker and Gardenia Rosales. Hear their personal accounts of triumph and challenges in their entrepreneurial journeys. Register now or learn more.
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 60 Finalists for World Series of Innovation Competition
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 9, 2024) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 11 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to challenges focused […]
Opportunity Through Mentorship
Through mentors at EY and beyond, NFTE alumna Zainabou Thiam had opportunities to scale her business, pitch in front of hundreds of professionals, and gain valuable college and career advice. NFTE’s program model relies on support from volunteers in the business community bringing real-world experiences and networking opportunities directly to our learners.
17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from the United States wins World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
NEW YORK, NY (Nov. 17, 2023)—Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Held annually, the competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of young entrepreneurs from around the globe. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Zuora, with […]
