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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: NFTE Announces Grant from Global Atlantic Financial Group
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Atlantic Financial Group, which has awarded a generous grant in support of NFTE’s mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. This funding will directly support NFTE’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program, reaching over 60,000 students annually with in-school…
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Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition
NFTE alumna Jasstina Featherstone receives top prize with a $5,000 investment for Jazz Esscents Candle Co. NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 26, 2025) —Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit, announced Jasstina Featherstone as the winner of the Founders Forum Pitch Competition. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and PayPal, this annual…
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Global Nonprofit NFTE Announces Winners of First-Ever “Imagination League” in World Series of Innovation
Young innovators (ages 5-12) propose solutions to sustainable development goal-focused challenges NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 18, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) — in partnership with Aramco, the Citi Foundation, and MetLife Foundation — proudly announces the winners of the Imagination League of the World Series of Innovation (WSI). Since 2009, NFTE’s annual WSI…
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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 80 Finalists for World Series of Innovation’s Impact League
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 7, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024-2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, Citi Foundation and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 13 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions…
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Issa Odeh, 18, and Antony Saleh, 17, from Palestine win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
The Water World founders competed against students from 10 countries to secure a $5,000 grand prize New York, NY, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Issa Odeh and Antony Saleh as the winners of its 2024 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The annual competition showcases the incredible talent and…
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The White House Recognizes NFTE’s Youth Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 15, 2024
Each year the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) calls for a global celebration of Youth Entrepreneurship Day during National Entrepreneurship Month in November. This day recognizes the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among young people. During the inaugural year, NFTE sought and received a Presidential letter from the Biden administration, as well as proclamations recognizing the…
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NFTE Establishes Legacy Fund to Honor Founder Steve Mariotti
New York, NY, Nov 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global entrepreneurship education nonprofit, is proud to announce its establishment of the Steve Mariotti Legacy Fund, dedicated to continuing the impactful work of NFTE’s visionary founder. This fund aims to empower young people through entrepreneurship education, ensuring that Mariotti’s mission…
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Remembering Our Founder, the late Steve Mariotti
Dear NFTE Family and Friends, It is with deep sadness that the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announces the loss of our dear founder and youth entrepreneurship education pioneer Steve Mariotti. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at age 71. He will be truly missed. As a former entrepreneur…
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Statement to the Media: The Passing of NFTE Founder Steve Mariotti
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Steve Mariotti, the visionary founder of global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Steve launched NFTE in 1987 with the mission of providing entrepreneurial education to youth from marginalized communities. A former entrepreneur turned special education teacher in New York City, Steve was a dedicated advocate…
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Student from Los Angeles Urban League Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
U.S. Champion will compete at Nov. 21 NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange New York, NY, October 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Lucio Hightower-Rojas as the winner of its 2024 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge after three rounds of pitching in a high-stakes competition against…