American Student Assistance Announces the Appointment of Three New Board Members
American Student Assistance ® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success, today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Margaret Ng, Daniel Acheampong, and Dr. J.D. LaRock, effective immediately. The appointment brings the Board to 10 […]
New Study Explores Value of Postsecondary Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum
Why This? The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s Start It Up! is a suite of digital curriculum and enhanced services that help postsecondary education and workforce development organizations deliver engaging entrepreneurship education and effective skill-building programming. To ensure that we’re providing high-quality programming, we decided to learn from our partners’ implementation of Start It Up! in […]
Congrats to NFTE’s Global Champion & Innovative Competitors
On November 16, 2023, the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City became the center of innovation and inspiration as 23 students from 11 countries came together for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s (NFTE’s) World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. From tech innovations to sustainable solutions and everything in between, these young minds showcased their ingenuity, […]
Exploring Paths to Global Well-being: Insights from UN Global Goals Conversation
In a world of 8 billion people and counting, can we truly achieve the UN’s goal of “healthy lives and well-being for all”? NFTE hosted the United Nations Global Goals Conversation on November 15 in New York City, delving into this thought-provoking question. Presented by Aramco, Citi Foundation, EY, and MetLife Foundation, with support from […]
NFTE Global Coaching Session
Event Details: NFTE Global Coaching Session Date: Tuesday, December 5th Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST Calling All Virtual Coaches! In the spirit of collaboration and mentorship, NFTE is hosting a global coaching session on December 5th, and we’re looking for 30 dedicated virtual coaches to join us in this empowering initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity […]
EY Connect Day empowers Young Innovators for a Better Future
This fall, NFTE hosted Innovation Days as part of the World Series of Innovation (WSI), bringing together young people and volunteers from around the world to tackle the biggest challenges facing humanity and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With the help of expert volunteers and business plan coaches, these Innovation Days aimed to inspire the next […]
Rodney’s Story – Changing Life Trajectory
“NFTE’s ability the bridge the relationship gap between at-risk youth and positive mentors is unlike any other. This bridge is essential to changing lives.” —RODNEY J. WALKER After losing his home and a sibling in a fire, Rodney entered the foster care system at age 5. His parents struggled with drug abuse and family members […]
Kaina’s Story – Preparing for Work
Kaina had the entrepreneurial spirit from a young age; NFTE gave her the skills to launch two successful businesses.
Aaditya’s Story – Igniting the Mindset
“My grandfather always says, ‘health is wealth’ and I feel like you can’t really enjoy things if you’re not healthy. —AADITYA SHARMA Aaditya Sharma had always been interested in robotics as a high school student in India. When Aaditya saw a real problem with the health and safety of milk production in India, he saw […]
Student from The Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
An interview with one of the 2021 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge champions: seventeen-year-old Carissa Lombardi, a senior at The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical High School in Providence, RI.
