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Promote Youth Entrepreneurship Day

Each year the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) calls for a global celebration of Youth Entrepreneurship Day during National Entrepreneurship Month in November. The inaugural day was November 17, 2023. This year we’ll celebrate on November 15.

This toolkit is your resource for supporting this observance and NFTE’s Fuel a Future initiative to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in young innovators. Below are a few ways you can join NFTE in advocating for entrepreneurship education as a vital solution to future workforce readiness, global sustainability, and socioeconomic success.

Tools & Guidance for NFTE Alumni

Support Youth Entrepreneurship Day by sharing your NFTE experience! Contact [email protected] for additional support.

Record a short video sharing your NFTE story with the following:

  • Your name
  • Year you took the NFTE course
  • How your life has been impacted by NFTE
  • A favorite memory from your NFTE experience
  • End your video with the phrase “fuel the future of a leader like me”

Visit nfte.com/fuelafuture to donate and to start your own fundraiser. Watch the video to find out more or follow the below instructions.

  • Click on “start a fundraiser”
  • Select the region you’d like to support
  • Select Alumni as your participation type
  • Fill in your contact information
  • Customize your fundraising page text
  • Update your fundraising page image with your own picture or utilize this template to customize further
  • Add contacts
  • Customize your email communications
  • Start fundraising beginning November 1!

Share your NFTE story with business contacts or prospective sponsors with the sample texts below.

Get Involved

Fundraise

Just $500 can change a student’s life! Support a team’s campaign or give directly.

Get Started

Observe

Read and share Youth Entrepreneurship Day proclamations.

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Volunteer

Volunteer your time to mentor and guide aspiring young entrepreneurs.

Register Now

Invest

Provide investment capital, scholarships and microloans to diverse entrepreneurs.

Founders Forum

Read

Read and share our alumni’s success stories and NFTE’s impact data.

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Shop

Buy products and use services offered by young entrepreneurs. Support alumni businesses.

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Share Student & Alumni Stories

Student Stories: Fuel My Future
Alumni Stories: Fuel a Future Like Mine
Share Alumni Stories

Tools & Guidance for Everyone


Key Messages

  • Future Workforce Readiness – Entrepreneurship education equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills essential for the future workforce.
  • Global Sustainability – Innovative entrepreneurial solutions can address global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and sustainable development.
  • Socioeconomic Success – Entrepreneurship fosters economic growth, job creation, and social mobility, contributing to a more equitable society.

Sample Email

Subject: Engage Your Team in Fueling Futures on Nov. 15! 

Dear [Colleague’s Name], 

I hope this message finds you well! As a supporter of NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship), I’m excited to reach out about a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community. 

On November 15, we will celebrate #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay, a special event dedicated to supporting young innovators and promoting entrepreneurship education. There are so many students who can benefit from NFTE’s amazing program.  

If you think the future will be brighter with more young people who are empowered to own their future, please join me in celebrating Youth Entrepreneurship Day. You and your organization can play a significant role in this event by promoting it within your network. Please consider sharing our vision on your platforms, hosting discussions among your team, or participating directly in the event. To learn more about how you and your employees can get involved, visit nfte.com/fuelafuture. 

Let’s work together to create a brighter future for our youth and the entrepreneurs of tomorrow! 

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to discussing how we can collaborate. 

Best regards, 

[Your Name] 

Sample Social Media Posts

Hashtags: #NFTE, #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay, #FuelaFutureLikeMine, and #FuelaFuture

  • Celebrate #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay on Nov. 15 by supporting young innovators! Visit nfte.com/fuelafuture to learn how entrepreneurship education prepares students for the future. #NFTE #FuelaFuture
  • Did you know? Entrepreneurship education can drive global sustainability and economic growth. Join us in supporting #NFTE and #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay on Nov. 15 by going to nfte.com/fuelafuture! #FuelaFuture
  • Empower the next generation of leaders by promoting entrepreneurship education. On Nov. 15, let’s work together to create a brighter future for tomorrow’s leaders! Go to nfte.com/fuelafuture to find out how. #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay #NFTE #FuelaFuture  

Sample Text Messages

  • Hi [NAME]! On November 15, you can fuel a future of leaders like me by supporting #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay. To get involved, visit nfte.com/fuelafuture. Let’s celebrate #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay and empower the next generation of leaders! Thank you! 
  • Hi [NAME]! November 15 is #YouthEntrepreneurshipDay. To learn more about how you can help fuel the future of entrepreneurs, please visit nfte.com/fuelafuture. Let’s empower the next generation of leaders together! 


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Thank You, Supporters, for Launching the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!