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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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Urban Impact in Alabama Partners with NFTE and Prosper to Help Prepare Youth for Entrepreneurial Success
Birmingham, AL (Oct. 16, 2024) — Urban Impact, Inc. in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and efforts powered by Prosper, is excited to announce the launch of the B.I.G CAP (Building and Investing in Generational Capital) Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The afterschool initiative aims to empower passionate and creative students from Birmingham City Schools…
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Vote by April 12 for World Series of Innovation People’s Choice Award
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s recent World Series of Innovation (WSI) Innovator Showcase in the Metaverse brought together young innovators from around the globe who presented solutions and business concepts aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Now, it’s your turn to support these finalists by voting for the People’s Choice Award! NFTE invites…
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Fuel a Future in NFTE Southeast: Shop
Visit NFTE Southeast Shop for official merchandise.
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K-12 Dive: Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?
In a March 6, 2024, article, K-12 Dive notes: “The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship is pushing for the passage of a proposed bipartisan reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which currently allows students to have access to work-based learning programs like apprenticeships, leadership development activities, adult mentoring and entrepreneurial skills training.” The article draws perspective…
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LatinBizToday: Here’s how an 18-year-old Latina ignited an entrepreneurial mindset
Source: Latin Business Today Sarai Umansor Morales, a senior at Central East Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens High School, views a problem simply as a personal challenge to innovate a solution. That’s what entrepreneurial minds do. That’s what Morales’ father did when he immigrated to the United States from El Salvador, unable to speak the language…
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2 Minute Drill on Apple TV features NFTE alumni
Big dreams lead to big opportunities, and our NFTE alumni are proof of that! Catch our entrepreneurs featured on the latest episode of David Meltzer‘s 2 Minute Drill show. These alumni – Jevon Howell, James Umoeka, Josh Kreuger, Christopher Avolio, and Rachel Holmes – are putting their pitching skills to the test, competing for over $50,000 in cash and prizes.A huge shoutout to NFTE alumna Jasmine…
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RSVP to Watch Feb. 28 Founders Forum Pitch Live
Join us for NFTE’s Founders Forum Pitch Competition, where three NFTE Alumni Founders will showcase their businesses to a panel of investors, competing for a share of a $10,000 capital investment pool. What is NFTE’s Founders Forum? It’s a platform for NFTE alumni entrepreneurs to advance their launch-ready or operational businesses. With the chance to secure…
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By Feb. 15 Apply to Win UVM Scholarship
Do you dream of starting a business and making a positive impact on the world? Or maybe you already have! The Vermont Pitch Challenge gives high school entrepreneurs from across the globe the chance to pitch innovative businesses that make a difference in their communities. Along the way, you’ll learn from top experts about how…
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Five New Board Members Join Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Following Strategic Alliance with American Student Assistance®
NEW YORK, NY (December 5, 2024) – Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global entrepreneurship education nonprofit, is pleased to announce the addition of five American Student Assistance ® (ASA) board members to the NFTE Board of Directors. This comes after last month’s announcement of ASA and NFTE’s strategic alliance to enhance access to entrepreneurship…