Our Impact

Homelessness didn’t stop Zoe, whose innovative fashion line landed her on the cover of Seventeen Magazine. One of the youngest head designers at Macy’s is now a Design Director there.

NFTE’s competitions and mentorship helped spark Rodney’s confidence. He overcame foster care and homelessness to become a successful author, educator and motivational speaker.

Inspired by his experience using soap with harsh and damaging chemicals after moving to the United States from a farm in Brazil, Carlos created a line of all-natural soaps and lotions.

Driven by her own pregnancy, Kiera created a fetal monitor business. Her NFTE experience reignited her passion for learning. She finished high school with an acceptance letter from Harvard.

Angela’s entrepreneurial mindset equipped her to pivot from a career in finance to a career in the beauty industry, where she blends artistry with advocacy.

Arti’s wireless iPhone charging case won him an EY Youth Entrepreneur of the Year scholarship. He later ran an IT consulting business while in college and is now in cybersecurity.

Kaina had the entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. NFTE ignited the skills to launch two businesses and later work in product marketing.

Valery’s successful balloon business led to financial stability for her family, won her awards, and opened up doors to a career as a financial analyst.

Kelsey’s innovative business creating hair accessories for women of color led her to win the 2018 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Through NFTE, Mathew launched a street fashion business at age 16. He initially earned $25,000 and felt empowered to own his future.

Andres, recipient of Florida’s Young Entrepreneur Award, overcame financial hardship by using startup skills to build a thriving coaching business.

From 17-year-old business owner to 26-year-old Entrepreneur of the Year, Jennifer now has two successful bakeries in the New England area.

As an electrician’s apprentice, Clifton recognized opportunity in his field and created an innovative 3-in-1 tool, now with patent pending.

An artist and designer whose work has been featured in People Magazine, NFTE helped Keegan effectively negotiate his worth as an artist.

Laura always had a passion for film. Through NFTE, she gained the skills to market her talents as a successful documentary filmmaker.

Olivia took a chance on pursuing her passion as an artist and it’s paid off. Her work is sought after by celebrity collectors around the country.

Dylan combined his concern about the environment and his entrepreneurial mindset to go from keeping bees as a hobby to becoming Connecticut’s third largest beekeeper.

NFTE helped Dagim recognize his natural leadership skills and ability to market himself. The result has been two career launching internships and success in product management.

Aaditya and Advay saw a real problem with the health and safety of milk production in their home country of India and developed a device that monitors adulterated milk concentrations.

At age 16, Jose wanted to help his autistic brother access anxiety relieving fidgets. The high school junior later transformed his T-shirt design into a viable business, an apparel company.