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The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is declaring Nov. 7, 2025, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day, a global observance celebrating the creativity, resilience, and innovation of young entrepreneurs. Now in its third year, Youth Entrepreneurship Day serves not only as a celebration, but as an urgent call to action—to elevate entrepreneurship

New York, NY, Oct 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced its 2025 Volunteers of the Year at the Oct. 8 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York City. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to NFTE’s mission of preparing young people for success through

After three intense rounds of pitching in front of VIP judges, Adrian Bautista and Evan Perez, student entrepreneurs from Providence, R.I., were crowned 2025 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge champions for their business Color Your Life, a personalized coloring book that uses AI to turn memories into hands-on experiences that

NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation. Initially launched at the 2024 NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, this collaboration is dedicated to equipping young people with the entrepreneurial skills and

Success in today’s economy requires more than academic knowledge—young people need creativity, adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving. The latest NFTE policy brief examines how entrepreneurial mindsets grow when teachers are equipped to teach innovatively and students have authentic opportunities to present and refine their ideas. Drawing on data from more than

Annual Global Challenge Offers Prizes up to $1,500 for Bold, Creative Solutions to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals  NEW YORK, NY (Sept. 9, 2025) – The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the launch of the 2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI), a free annual global competition inviting

Strong grades and test scores may open doors, but they don’t guarantee success once students arrive in college, training programs, or the workforce. Too often, young people graduate without the critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills needed to thrive. Our latest NFTE Nexus Policy Brief, Beyond Test Scores: How Entrepreneurship

What if your teens could launch a business in 90 days without a big budget, a team, or years of experience? With the right tools and guidance, they can! Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) presents a groundbreaking online course for teens ages 13-17, Next-Level Startup: Make AI Your Cofounder. Join

Leo Gestetner, Chair Emeritus of NFTE’s West region, recently shared a heartfelt reflection on the importance of giving back. In his piece, he eloquently expresses his deep commitment to a cause he has supported with extraordinary dedication over the years: NFTE. “Why Giving Back Matters — And Why I Love

The Boston Red Sox honored NFTE teacher Tate Shippen of Ipswich High School in Massachusetts, as a 2025 Most Valuable Educator.