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NFTE NEXUS: Policy Brief Series

Despite its early stage of development, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is catalyzing a significant shift in the workforce paradigm. According to a 2023 Goldman Sachs report, more than two-thirds of U.S. jobs will be influenced by artificial intelligence. However, this doesn’t necessarily entail a wholesale substitution of human roles, as some may fear.

— NFTE Policy Brief, March 2024

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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

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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

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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

News — June 27, 2020

Andres’ Story – Owning Your Future

News — November 22, 2024

Issa Odeh, 18, and Antony Saleh, 17, from Palestine win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

News — November 15, 2024

The White House Recognizes NFTE’s Youth Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 15, 2024

News — November 12, 2024

NFTE’s World Series of Innovation is inducted into the 2025 HundrED Global Collection

News — November 4, 2024

NFTE Establishes Legacy Fund to Honor Founder Steve Mariotti

News — October 21, 2024

Remembering Our Founder, the late Steve Mariotti

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Study: Volunteerism, 2023

2024 NFTE At-a-Glance

The Entrepreneruial Mindset and the Future of Work, 2019

NFTE Policy Brief, November 2024

NFTE Policy Brief, October 2024

NFTE Policy Brief, September 2024

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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.

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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 direct or.
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

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