NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala to Honor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Preet Sabharwal, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Michael J. Kacsmar
New York, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala, set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET in New York City. Emceed by Emmy-winning journalist and MSNBC host Ari Melber, this prestigious event will recognize outstanding individuals and […]
Congratulations to the Winners of the Annual NFTE World Series of Innovation Competition
NFTE awarded over $14,000 to young entrepreneurs addressing global challenges through innovative solutions On April 15, 2024, NFTE announced the winners of the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation Competition (WSI), presented by Aramco and MetLife Foundation. 18 groups were chosen based on their innovative solutions to six challenges in specific areas, including health, education and […]
NFTE Alumnus Darius Davie Named Awards of Excellence Winner
The Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) has announced NFTE alumnus and entrepreneur Darius Davie as the winner of its fourth annual Awards of Excellence. The honor recognizes exemplary work by individuals and companies that are working to advance the hospitality industry through the promotion of diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Raised in New York and now residing in […]
CT Insider Spotlights NFTE Alumnus Jake Gallo
CT Insider recently spotted Jake Gallo, a Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship alumnus, sitting on the UConn women’s basketball team bench, working diligently as the team’s graduate assistant coach. It is the Coventry native’s first year in the role after a four-year stint as the team’s manager. Gallo made a mark as a young entrepreneur during […]
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 […]