NFTE NEXUS: Policy Brief Series
The creator economy demands education systems that recognize entrepreneurship as a core competency and not an extracurricular pursuit. Entrepreneurship education provides a bridge between digital innovation and foundational skills, reframing students as producers rather than passive users of technology.
— NFTE Policy Brief, January 2026
What volunteers say about NFTE
A significant 86% of our volunteers expressed satisfaction/high satisfaction with their NFTE experience. When asked about the key benefits of their volunteer work, they highlighted how it enhanced their well-being, amplified their job enjoyment, and instilled a sense of pride in their work.
— NFTE Volunteer Study, 2023
About NFTE’s research
The results of this study help establish NFTE’s Entrepreneurial Mindset Index as a valid and reliable instrument to measure entrepreneurial mindset and other areas associated with entrepreneurial thinking and behavior.
— Measuring Entrepreneurial Mindset in
Youth, 2018
About NFTE’s research
70% of postsecondary and other students in NFTE’s Start It Up! program reported being either satisfied or very satisfied with it. A top course benefit that they cited was increased motivation to start or expand their own business.
— A Look at NFTE’S Start It Up!
Postsecondary Program, 2023
News
Archive: Newsletters
- 2025 April NFTE News & Updates – Spring has us dreaming at NFTE! Here’s why
- 2025 March NFTE News & Updates – Celebrate NFTE Alumnae as We Wrap up Women’s History Month
- 2025 February NFTE News & Updates – Get inspired by the journeys of our alumni entrepreneurs and their innovative businesses
- 2025 January NFTE News & Updates – Rediscover NFTE: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
- 2024 December Holiday Message – Warm wishes and holiday cheer from NFTE
- 2024 November NFTE News & Updates – November highlights
- 2024 October NFTE News & Updates – Life-changing legacy and world challenge at NYSE
- 2024 September NFTE News & Updates – Who Will Be NFTE’s Next National Champion?
- 2024 August NFTE News & Updates – Back to School, Back to Business
- 2024 July NFTE News & Updates – What We’re Grilling Up This July
- 2024 June NFTE News & Updates – Welcome to NFTE’s Summer of Innovation
- 2024 May NFTE News & Updates – Need cake pops or artwork? NFTE alumni businesses have you covered
- 2024 April NFTE News & Updates – Learn about the impact of our 3,830 volunteers, the role of NFTE in promoting financial literacy, and the winners of our World Series of Innovation competition.
- 2024 March NFTE News & Updates – Celebrate Women in Business, Vote for the People’s Choice, Exploring Careers Launch
- 2024 February NFTE News & Updates – Celebrate Black History Month with NFTE Alumni: Stories of Creativity, Perseverance, and Empowerment.
- 2024 January NFTE News & Updates – Inside NFTE: Shaping Futures, One Entrepreneur at a Time
- NFTE Releases 2022 Trends Report
- 2023 December Holiday Message – A Special Thank You for All You Do
- 2023 November NFTE News & Updates – World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge; Youth Entrepreneurship Day
- 2023 October NFTE News & Updates – Who won $10,000 at Nationals?
- 2023 September NFTE News & Updates – National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Countdown
- 2023 August NFTE News & Updates – NFTE, the Metaverse & Artificial Intelligence
- 2023 July NFTE News & Updates – NFTE5 Entrepreneurial Education Summit
- 2023 June NFTE News & Updates – Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Winners
- 2023 May NFTE News & Updates – NFTE’s Impact on the Global Stage
- 2023 April NFTE News & Updates – Top 10 Volunteers; World Series of Innovation Winners
- 2023 March NFTE News & Updates – Vote Now for NFTE
- 2023 February NFTE News & Updates – Celebrating Black History Month
- 2023 January NFTE News & Updates – We’re at the World Economic Forum!
- Research Finds Start It Up! Students Gain Foundational Entrepreneurship Knowledge
Archive: News/Press
2025
- The World Economic Forum: Open Forum: Protecting LGBTQI+ Lives
2024
- WFLX/South Florida Daily: Exploring the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
- WGGB/Western Mass News: Young Entrepreneurs Present ‘Shark Tank’ Pitches at NFTE
- Advocate Magazine: DFW Students Advance to Nationals for NFTE Challenge
- Dallas Innovates: 7 DFW Students Win ‘Shark Tank’-Like Entrepreneurs Challenge
- Donegal Daily (Ireland): Young Entrepreneurs Proudly Represent Donegal
- Westmeath Independent: Young Kilbeggan Entrepreneur Represents Westmeath
- Connaught Telegraph: Mayo Students win National Youth Enterprise Award
- Nenagh Guardian: Impressive Host Role for Tipp Teens at Awards Event
- Baltimore Magazine: Atman Patel (NFTE Alum)
- EdSurge: Career Education is Having a Moment. Here’s How It’s Adapting for Future Jobs
- NBC6 News Today: 2025 NFTE Southeast Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
- NBC 5: Winning Business Ideas Earn Students a Trip to NYC
- NBC News: How Economic Warning Signs are Flashing at the Salon (NFTE Alum)
- Daytona Beach News-Journal: Once-homeless student wins Volusia schools’ version of ‘Shark Tank’ with food-prep concept.
- The West Volusia Beacon: Volusia County Schools Hosts Third Annual District Pitch Competition.
- Education on Fire: Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship with J.D. LaRock.
- TCPalm: Treasure Coast high schoolers getting hands-on training through campus business.
- Donegal Daily (Ireland): Inspiring ideas celebrated at Foróige Donegal’s Citizenship Showcase.
- Media World Today: NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala to Honor Sarah Farzam, Damar Hamlin, and Anthony Salcito.
- South Florida Times: Summer Support Community Foundation Awards Nonprofits $460K.
- Forbes: How Teaching Entrepreneurship Can Help Teens Discover Their Strengths and Interests and Prepare for Their Futures.
- Donegal Live: NFTE Donegal’s role in shaping the future in a Dragon’s Den style competition.
- La Prensa (Honduras): Western International School incorpora NFTE en su modelo educativo.
- Archyde: Donegal Students Head to Entrepreneurship Finals: A Glimpse into Future Success.
- The Miami Times: Jason Taylor Foundation announces 2025 Community Hall of Fame Dinner.
- The Freelance Informer: Kid Entrepreneurs: The Hidden Benefits of Growing Up With Self-Employed Parents.
- Vogue: Gap and Harlem’s Fashion Row Mark Their Collab With an Immersive, Dance-Fueled Show.
- Authority Magazine: Dr. J.D. LaRock of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship: 5 Things That Local, State & Federal Governments Can Do to Create More Job Opportunities.
- A Founder’s Life with Leo Gestetner (Podcast): Empowering the Next Generation – Jane Walsh.
- K12 Digest: How to Fill Your Bucket When Water Seems Scarce.
- Forbes: How Teaching Entrepreneurship Can Help Teens Discover Their Strengths and Interests and Prepare for Their Futures.
- SME Magazine Asia: Global Nonprofit NFTE Announces Winners of First-Ever “Imagination League” in World Series of Innovation.
- World Economic Forum: Opening Forum
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Bold Business: How to Make a Difference in Your Community.
- The CEO Magazine: Can Corporations Play a Role in Closing the Skills Gap?
- NBC 4 Los Angeles: Eagle Rock Student Wins National Entrepreneurship Title.
- The Royal Gazette (Bermuda): Zea, 18, Competes in Global Entrepreneurship Challenge.
- Westmeath Examiner (Ireland): Local Foróige Volunteers Attend National Event.
- Tabla (India): It’s All Business for These Young Minds.
- Jump$tart Coalition: A Conversation with Jennifer Fay, Chief of Staff, NFTE.
- The New York Times: Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71 (Also in Philanthropy Today Newsletter).
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Ready to Stand Out from the Crowd? Find Your Unique Differentiator.
- PIX11 Morning News: Educating Young Entrepreneurs.
- WUSA9 Get Up DC: Local Student Pitching in NYEC.
- New York Amsterdam News: Miosha Randolph-Johnson: implementing home libraries for inner-city youths.
- St. Louis Magazine: Fuel the Future of the Next Generation of Diverse Entrepreneurs & Leaders.
- WMB Magazine: Foróige NFTE Young Entrepreneurs Shine.
- Ireland Live: Students Win Prestigious Young Entrepreneurs European Award.
- Daily Trojan: Course Provides Entrepreneurship Lessons for Non-majors.
- Eye Business: Young Irish Entrepreneurs Shine at European Awards.
- Small Business Exchange: Supporting Businesses in New Ways.
- Tribune Chronicle: Valley Community Foundation Awards $616,331 in Grants.
- The Dallas Express: Dallas Stakeholders Talk Preparing Students for College, Workforce.
- KMLK: Miami Charity Welcomes Final Submissions for Its 10th Annual Local and Global Grantmaking Program.
- Texas Metro News: Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas In “Shark Tank”-Like Competition and Chance to Impress Investors in National Contest.
- Dallas Innovates: 3 DISD Students Win NFTE STEM BizCamp Pitch at UNT Dallas.
- Advocate Oak Cliff: Adamson High School student takes third place in ‘Shark Tank’-like entrepreneurship competition.
- Advocate Lakewood/East Dallas: UNT Dallas’ “Shark Tank” style high school competition winners are announced.
- 13WIBW: Good Kids – Boys and Girls Club Standout Student.
- Pasadena Weekly: A Fresh Semester: Navigating the New School Year at Alma Fuerte.
- Associated Press: Syniverse’s Sandra Rosa Honored as One of Tampa Titan 100’s Top Executives.
- KMPV St. Louis: The Future of Entrepreneurship for Teens.
- Chicago Tribune: Thornwood High Entrepreneur’s Idea for Fighting Procrastination Takes Her to National Arena.
- Boston Globe: Want to bridge the wealth gap? Teach entrepreneurship.
- The Journal: Student-Created LMS Integration Wins Entrepreneurship Challenge.
- TipperaryLive (Ireland): Tipperary students with proud Waterford heritage Stick-It to everyone with national award.
- Filmmaking For Good: NFTE Partners with Filmmaking For Good to Teach Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom.
- Business 2 Community: Daymond John Net Worth 2024: How ‘The People’s Shark’ Accumulated His Millions
- Authority Magazine (NFTE Alumna): Jasmine Lawrence on How We Can Increase Girls’ Participation in Engineering and Robotics.
- Vibe: 50 Cent Honored At 2024 Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala.
- American Entrepreneurship Today: NFTE Honors Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
- Dallas Innovates: Five DFW Students Win Regional Entrepreneurship Challenge, Will Compete Nationally in NYC.
- WFXR TV: Grand Prairie Student Wins NFTE’s South Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
- IrelandLive: Young person from Louth reaches Foróige NFTE final.
- The Connaught Telegraph (Ireland): Young people from Mayo reach Foróige NFTE Final 2024.
- HundrED: Youth around the world are being empowered through creativity.
- The CAPS Network: Know Thyself, Deploy Thyself.
- StreetInsider: One-of-a-Kind Entrepreneurial Summer Experience for Teens Announced by Inc. and National Student Leadership Conference.
- LinkIr: Unlocking the Future: How the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Empowers Tomorrow’s Leaders.
- Providence Business News: Citizens Awards $177K toward financial literacy for 10 R.I. nonprofits.
- Irish Independent: Co Wexford school taste success at Enterprise awards.
- Agriland: Roscommon students impress with backing bar for a cattle crush.
- PBS SoCal TV (Alumna Spotlight): Transforming the Los Angeles River.
- CT Insider (Alumnus Spotlight): Meet the CT native working behind the scenes for UConn women’s basketball as a graduate assistant.
- Hospitality Design (Alumnus Spotlight): HDAC Names 2024 Awards of Excellence Winner.
- LatinBiz Today: Latino Streetwear Entrepreneur Balances Style & Struggle.
- The Daytona Beach News-Journal: ‘Shark Tank’ for teens: The stakes are high for these Volusia High School entrepreneurs.
- En.Philenews (Cyprus): The American Academy Nicosia.
- Rhode Island Monthly: Providence Teen Wins Global Business Competition.
- Fox40: Eyes On Your Mission Celebrates 10 Years of Amplifying Nonprofit Stories Through Video.
- YAPClassic: How Daymond John is Empowering the Next Generation Through Financial Literacy.
- Le Nouvelliste: Le Maroc remporte le prix africain FALA.
- K12 Dive: Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?
- NZ Herald: Milan Fashion Week Showcases Black Designers in The Style Capital.
- eSchoolNews: SEL and student well-being.
- Kiplinger Personal Finance: Finfluencers Are a Rising Trend. But Should You Trust Their Advice.
- Black Professionals Network: Celebrating Black Men in Excellence: Chicago Chapter’s Dynamic 2024 Honorees.
- Day in Our Shoes: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Rachel Solomon’s Success Story.
- Forward with NACCE: Empowering the Next Generation: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Post-Secondary Success.
- Latin Business Today: Here’s How an 18-year-old Latina Ignited an Entrepreneurial Mindset.
- Rhode Island Monthly: Sunu Body Offers Authentic West African Skincare and Jewelry.
- Wharton School Future of the Business World Podcast: Cakepop Wisdom.
- VoyageMIA: Check out Daniel Williams’ Story.
- Forward with NACCE: Empowering the Next Generation: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Post-Secondary Success.
- Small Business Trends: Huldit Serves a Unique Niche Within the Outdoor Industry
- Chalkbeat: This Queens teacher is helping create the next generation of entrepreneurs
- WeLoveNYC: Meet Ms. Lorena Izzo, one of New York’s NFTE teachers
- WeLoveNYC: Meet Dr. J.D. LaRock, President and CEO of NFTE
- WeLoveNYC: Meet Ms. Lorena Izzo, one of New York’s NFTE teachers.
- WeLoveNYC: Meet Dr. J.D. LaRock, President and CEO of NFTE.
- World Economic Forum: Reskilling Revolution: Preparing 1 billion people for tomorrow’s economy.
- University of North Georgia: UNG uses grant to build workforce skills.
- eSchoolNews: SEL and student well-being.
- Kiplinger Personal Finance: Finfluencers Are a Rising Trend. But Should You Trust Their Advice.
- Black Professionals Network: Celebrating Black Men in Excellence: Chicago Chapter’s Dynamic 2024 Honorees.
- Day in Our Shoes: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: Rachel Solomon’s Success Story.
- Forward with NACCE: Empowering the Next Generation: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Post-Secondary Success.
- Latin Business Today: Here’s How an 18-year-old Latina Ignited an Entrepreneurial Mindset.
- Rhode Island Monthly: Sunu Body Offers Authentic West African Skincare and Jewelry.
- Wharton School Future of the Business World Podcast: Cakepop Wisdom.
2023
- Forbes: NFTE Alumna Amylah Charles, On Not Underestimating The Power of Youth Leadership.
- Forbes: NFTE Alumnus Myles Gage named to Forbes 30 Under 30.
- David Meltzer TV: 2 Minute Drill featuring NFTE competitors and NFTE alumna Jasmine Lawrenece as a judge.
- Yahoo Finance: U.S. President Recognizes NFTE’s Declaration of Nov. 17 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day.
- Chalkbeat: NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge 2023 – Community Events.
- Latin Biz Today: 2023 Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event (sponsored in part by NFTE).
- Rubric (Ukraine): NFTE invites Ukrainian innovators to join the World Series of Innovation.
- Si San Juan: Winners of Emprendiendo e Innovando to participate in U.S. competition.
- Speka (Ukraine): Ukrainian Future invites Ukrainian youth to the World Series of Innovation.
- Israel Hayom: Participants in Unistream’s NFTE program to represent Israel in WYEC.
- Irish Independent: Garda Achievement award for Louth teenager’s €55,500 Home Run.
- HAZ (Hannover, Germany): Fabian (14) from IGS Linden wins prizes in entrepreneur competition.
- Marketbeat: 17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from U.S, wins NFTE’s World Challenge.
- BostInno: Meet BostInno’s 25 under 25 for 2023 (includes NFTE’s National Champion Raneem).
- Fox 40 WICZ TV: The Met High School Celebrates Triumph in NFTE Challenge.
- Providence Business News: Met School senior wins national competition.
- Providence Business First: RI student wins national pitch competition in NYC.
- Youth Today: Teen turns walker wheel woes into new business.
- Youth Today: Tim Blaylock named NFTE West Region executive director.
- EchoLive (Ireland): Bantry schoolgirls bound for New York.
- SkillPointe: Entrepreneurial Thinking Matters for Everyone — Including You.
- Financial Post: NFTE Launches Global SDG-focused Innovation Challenges.
- Soul Lounge Primetime/WHCR 90.3 FM: NFTE Empowers Youth Entrepreneurs.
- OK Magazine: Celebrity Tournament Benefits NFTE.
- Business Journal Daily: Community Foundation Awards $317K in Grants.
- University of San Francisco: 8 Questions for an MBA Student.
- BizBash: 2023 BizBash 15 Over 50: Cheryl Gentry.
- Irish Independent: Scoil Ui Mhuiri student Eoghan following in Tadhg’s footsteps.
- Donegal Live (Ireland): Donegal schools represent Ireland at European competition.
- Yahoo Finance: Syniverse Appoints Sandra Rosa as Chief Human Resources Officer.
- BronxNet: Open | Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
- Forbes: Serial Tech Entrepreneur Launches VC Firm to Back Black Founders
- CanvasRebel: Meet Dr. J.D. LaRock
- Listening with Leaders (podcast): Empowering Low-Income Students with an Innovative Approach to Entrepreneurship
- Santa Cruz Works: Edily’s Jonathan Ho Presents the Benefits of Short-form Content for Learning
- Si / San Juan (Argentina): Avanza la 3° etapa del programa “Jóvenes Emprendiendo e Innovando”
- Authority Magazine: Dr. JD LaRock of NFTE on five things you need to create a highly successful startup.
- The Boston Globe: R.I. teen starts a new online marketplace that gives Senegal artisans a boost.
- Happi: Mary Kay Awarded Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award for South Region by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.
- Hannoversche Allgemeine (Germany): Schülerinnen und Schüler bereiten Unternehmensgründung vor.
- Calenberger Online News (Germany): Schüler der Sophie-Scholl-Gesamtschule präsentieren ihre Geschäftsideen.
- Authority Magazine: Dr. JD LaRock of NFTE on five things you need to create a highly successful startup.
- The Boston Globe: R.I. teen starts a new online marketplace that gives Senegal artisans a boost.
- Happi: Mary Kay Awarded Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award for South Region by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship.
- Hannoversche Allgemeine (Germany): Schülerinnen und Schüler bereiten Unternehmensgründung vor.
- Calenberger Online News (Germany): Schüler der Sophie-Scholl-Gesamtschule präsentieren ihre Geschäftsideen.
- The Jennifer Hudson Show: Identical twin designers Bruce & Glen (NFTE alumni)
- SLSC.org: Three wins for the YES teens at the 2023 NFTE Midwest-STL regional competition
- Irish Examiner: Ukrainian students to represent Cork in competition
- Tipperary Live: Three Tipperary students’ finalists at youth entrepreneur of the year awards
- Yahoo! Finance: Philanthropist and entrepreneur Blake Johnson named philanthropist of the year
- Miami’s Community News: Jackson Bros. rewards good grades with free ice cream
- Longview News-Journal: Three Florida students win Southeast youth entrepreneurship competition
- WGN-TV: NFTE honors Adrienne Palmer, Cody Chang of Product Gym, Maxine Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Santander Bank
- Cision PR Newswire: Education Nonprofit NFTE Selects Winners in Annual World Series of Innovation Competition
- The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Volusia Schools Hosts Inaugural High School Business Pitch Competition
- The Valley Breeze: Cumberland Entrepreneur Rodriguez Scores as Celtics ‘Hero Among Us’
- Antara News (Indonesia): Mary Kay Umumkan Pemenang World Series of Innovation NFTE Tahunan Ketiga
- Die News (Germany): Entrepreneurship an die Schulen
- Si San Juan (Argentina): Capacitan a Docentes en Emprendedurismo
- GP Media (India): Inventure Academy Students win Mastercard Financial Education Challenge at NFTE World Series of Innovation
- EdWeek Market Brief: What’s the Role of Entrepreneurship in the K-12 Curriculum?
- Boston Globe: Brothers from R.I. Applauded at Celtics Game
- Fox 2 News: NFTE Announces Winners of $12,000 in Founders Forum Showcase Prizes
- Soul Lounge Primetime: Women Entrepreneurs – Mentoring and Venturing
- Donegal Live: Coláiste na Carraige Students Lead the Way to the NFTE Semifinals
- Getting Smart: Entrepreneurial Thinking and Sustainability Must Be Core Components of Pathways
- Miami Community Newspapers: NFTE Alumnus Among Arts Posse Scholars
- Boson Globe: It’s a tragedy that a criminal record dashes one’s aspirations.
- Yahoo!Finance: NFTE, a Global Entrepreneurship Education Nonprofit, Announces World Series of Innovation Finalists.
- Miami’s Community News: Mayor Suarez announces $250K in grants for STEM ed organizations.
- The Next Scoop: How to create video production at scale – learn from Josh.
- Afro News: Baltimore City Public Schools incorporate entrepreneurship into curriculum.
- Fox 8 (Cleveland): NFTE CEO J.D. LaRock appointed to Education Commission of the States.
- Canada Today: Miami awards $250,000 in scholarships to science and tech ed groups.
- Benzinga: Invest For Kids announces $200,000 grant to support NFTE Midwest.
- CavsConnect: Felipe Escobar and Juan Varela Make the Future Bright
2022
- Up Journey: Entrepreneurship is the Key to an Equitable Post-pandemic Recovery
- The Oklahoma 100: Cristo Rey OKC is Teaching for the Future
- Yahoo Finance: NFTE Predicts New Wave of Diverse Innovators
- CBS (Illinois): Student Competes Nationally to Create Affordable Eye Care
- Schooldays Ireland: €300k Donated to the Foróige NFTE Programme
- The Insider: Turning Up the Heat-The Thomas Vo Story
- StreetWise Journal: Best Books for Starting a Business
- Authority Magazine: 5 Things to Improve U.S. Education
- ABC (Florida): Student Entrepreneur’s Experience in New York City
- Independent: Irish Students to Compete in NFTE World Challenge
- Connaught Telegraph: Volunteers Attend Foróige Event
- Business Wire: Mary Kay Inc. Releases Company Statement on DEI
- Shanghai Info: Youth Invited to Compete in NFTE World Series of Innovation
- WCLO Radio (Wisconsin): Student Participates in Pitch Competition in NYC
- Akron Beacon Journal: Burton D. Morgan Foundation Awards Grants
- Digital Journal: Steve Mariotti Named Top Author of the Year by IAOTP
- Falls Church News Press: Falls Church Student Heads to National Competition
- Palm Coast Observer: Students Travel to National Competition
- Dallas ISD News: South ‘Sneakerhead’ to Compete at National Challenge
- Forbes: Educating Corporate America With An Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Tech Economy: FUBU Founder Daymond John Has Shark Tank Touch
- The Julia La Roche Show: Ryan Williams On Commercial Real Estate Investing
- Hartford Business Journal: 2022 40 Under Forty: Miguel Vázquez Jr.
- The Register Citizen: Stamford Students Design SnackScan App
- Street Insider: NFTE Student Wins $10,000 in Rob Dyrdek’s Challenge
- IQ Stock News: Certiport Partners with NFTE to Expand Certification Access
- Latest Finance: New Partnership Expands Access to Entrepreneurship Education
- Yahoo: Now Launching NFTE’s New ESB Prep and Start it Up! Curriculum
- CBS (New York): Queens Teens Qualify for National Entrepreneur Challenge
- Soul Lounge 90.3 FM (New York): The Future of Entrepreneurship Training
- Center for an Urban Future: City of Aspiration
- Al Dia News: Mary Kay Presents its World Series of Innovation Challenge
- Yahoo Finance: Mary Kay Challenges Global Youth to Address SDG 14
- Yahoo Finance: Youth to Compete in World Series of Innovation
- FOX (Ohio): NFTE Launches Online Competition
- The Boston Globe: Teen Receiving National Attention for Apparel Business
- Seek Sustainable Japan: Student’s Sustainability-Focused Pitch
- NJ Biz: The Fulton Forward Foundation Announced a $125k Commitment to NFTE
- Palm Coast Observer: Trio Advances to National Entrepreneurship Challenge
- Echo Live: NFTE Ireland Students Win YouthStart Entrepreneurship Awards
- Wharton Podcast: Giving Migrant Workers in Singapore Access to Healthy Food
- Lehigh Valley Business: The Fulton Foundation Donates $125,000 to NFTE
- The Business Journal: NFTE Inspires “Underdog” Entrepreneurs
- NPR (Cincinnati): COVID’s Impact on Women in the Workforce
- Future of the Business World Podcast: Footwear That’s Helping the Planet
- Indian Star: Indian Teens Win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
- Donegal Daily: Teen Wins Prize in International Business Competition
- Yahoo News: NFTE Celebrates 35 Years
- UK Time News: NFTE Awards Over $16,000 to Innovation Challenge Winners
- Financial Post: Mary Kay Announces Winner of WSI Challenge
- ABC (Michigan): Jason Lin and Daniel Shi Win $2500 for Their MVMNT App
- FOX 17 (Michigan): Michigan Teens Take First Place in Competition
- CNBC: Feature on NFTE Alumnus Evin Robinson
- Center for an Urban Future: Starting Up and Staying Out
- The Irish Independent: NFTE Student Gets Award for Charity Event
- The Salem News: Salem Teacher Gets Nod as Most Valuable Educator
- Dallas ISD News Hub: Student’s Determination Overcomes His Limitations
- Highland Radio: Students to Compete in Brussels Following National Victory
- Irish Echo: Students to Represent Ireland at YouthStart Entrepreneurship Awards
- YouthTime Magazine: Youth Involvement in Social Entrepreneurship
- YouthTime Magazine: Madelyn Jackson’s Inspiring Path
- Miami Herald: Enter the Startup Pitch Competition
- ABC-6 (RI): Teen Unveils Business to Battle Raynaud’s Disease
- We Are Iowa: The Year of the Entrepreneur
- The Financial Express: Bangladeshi Students Reach WSI Finals
- Crossroads Today: Students Earn Industry Certifications
- Royal Gazette: BizCamp Open for Registration in Bermuda
- The Palm Coast Observer: Student Chosen as Finalist in WSI Competition
Archive: Policy Briefs
2025
- Entrepreneurship Education in Rural Communities: Bridging Opportunity Gaps and Building Local Innovation Ecosystems, October 2025
- Unlocking Creativity: How Teachers & Students Build Entrepreneurial Mindsets Together, September 2025
- Beyond Test Scores: How Entrepreneurship Education Eqips Students for Postsecondary Success, August 2025
- Insights from the World Series of Innovation: Challenge-Based Learning in Action, June 2025
- A Unified Voice for Youth Entrepreneurship: National Coalition Takes to Capitol Hill, May 2025
- Unlocking Student Potential Through Volunteerism: The Role of Mentorship in Strengthening Outcomes in Entrepreneurship Education, April 2025
- Uniting for Impact: The Role of Convening Organizations in Systemic Change, April 2025
- How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century, February 2025
- Equity Through Entrepreneurship: NFTE’s Approach to Education and Inclusion, January 2025
2024
- Balancing Profit & Purpose: Navigating Global Entrepreneurship Education, November 2024
- Reimagining Workforce Readiness: A Coalition’s Vision for Youth Entrepreneurship, October 2024
- The Power of Partnership: GEAR UP Massachusetts and NFTE, September 2024
- Revolutionizing Education: The Promise of Microschools and Youth Entrepreneurship, August 2024
- Entrepreneurship Education in Middle Grades: The Case for Starting Early, June 2024
- Boosting Small Business Growth: Navigating Policy Complexities and Government Support, May 2024
- Unlocking Financial Success: The Role of Entrepreneurship Education in K-12 Financial Literacy, April 2024
- The Intersection of Policy and Generative AI in Transforming K-12 Education, March 2024
- Empowering the Future Workforce: The Crucial Role of Entrepreneurship in Youth Skill-Building for Career Readiness, Feb 2024