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 […]
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.
NFTE Alum Jose Rodriguez and His Brother Were Applauded at Celtics Game
Inspired by his younger brother Joel and his challenges with autism, Jose Rodriguez founded Tasium, which has a line of clothing with built-in fidget toys that help people with autism relieve anxiety in a productive manner. Rodriguez launched Tasium in January 2019.
What’s the Role of Entrepreneurship in the K-12 Curriculum?
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) nurtures business skills. NFTE CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock breaks down strategies to engage students. Alums of the program have launched companies focused on coding, bilingual study, and experiential learning.
Entrepreneurship can empower formerly incarcerated people to chart a new course
Letter to the editor: “In a justice system that impedes educational and career success and future financial stability, George Halfkenny’s story relayed in the Feb. 12 Ideas section is unfortunately one of many (“I’ve done my time. I want to work. Why will no one hire me?”). As Black, Latino, and Indigenous men are disproportionately affected by our justice model, this is not only an education equity issue. It’s also a racial justice issue.” — Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of NFTE.
NFTE Founder Steve Mariotti to be Inducted into IAOTP Hall of Fame
Steve Mariotti, best-selling author, founder of the global nonprofit Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), and CEO of Atlas Learning will be inducted into the exclusive Hall of Fame by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). His expertise and extraordinary talents have afforded him this distinction. IAOTP’s Annual Awards Gala will be December 2 at the NYC Plaza Hotel.
Baltimore City Public Schools incorporate entrepreneurship into curriculum
To provide students with the expertise and skills needed to begin their path to entrepreneurship, many Baltimore city public high schools and middle schools have teamed with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.
NFTE CEO J.D. LaRock Appointed to Education Commission of the States
Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, has been appointed to the Education Commission of the States.
NFTE Student Eoghan McCabe Hosts Second Charity Event in Ireland
Foroige NFTE student Eoghan McCabe’s second tractor home run in Louth (Ireland) is a runaway success. He is readying to represent Ireland at the European Awards in September 2023 in Austria.
How Can Our City Keep its Promise to Future Generations?
Beyond these powerful internal conversations, EY US continues to strive for social equity and economic growth in the Minneapolis community. EY Minneapolis Office Managing Partner Michael J. O’Leary said: “We also have many people in our office that have gotten energized around various mentoring programs for underrepresented youth — some via local nonprofits like NFTE […]