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Comerica Bank & NFTE Launch National Partnership
Comerica Bank announced it is expanding its regional partnership with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to multiple markets within its geographical footprint. This $100,000 investment will provide entrepreneurship education programming to more than 25,000 middle and high school students in under-resourced communities who participate in NFTE’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program in California, Florida, Michigan and Texas. “By igniting their entrepreneurial mindset, young people…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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NFTE Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week with Fourth Annual Global Goals Conversation
Entrepreneurs and business leaders engage young people on themes of innovation, sustainability, justice, and equity New York, NY, Nov 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) convened its fourth annual UN Global Goals Conversation yesterday. The event, presented by Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), brought together a diverse audience of academics, business innovators,…