NFTE 2025 National Winner’s Mentorship with Daymond John
Winning the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is a defining moment for any young entrepreneur. For Lucio Hightower-Rojas, it was more than just $10,000 in seed capital—it was an opportunity to learn from one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. As part of his prize, Lucio had the opportunity to meet with Daymond […]
How a Summer Setback Sparked a Global Resource for Students
When Arlina Yang lost her internship at Tesla during the 2024 layoffs, she didn’t see it as the end of the road—she saw it as a new beginning. “I could’ve spent the summer applying to new roles,” she says. “Instead, I built the career resource I always wished I had.” That’s how CareerNow was born—a […]
Success Starts with Passion: LaToya Rowell’s Advice for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs
For LaToya Rowell, a member of the NFTE National Board of Directors and Vice President, National Community Affairs Manager at Comerica Bank, volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s about making a lasting impact. When she discovered NFTE in 2020, she knew she had found the perfect opportunity to combine her passion for financial education with […]
Honoring Black History Month: A NFTE Educator’s Journey from Tech to Teaching Entrepreneurship
“I am an entrepreneur, the son, and the grandson of an entrepreneur.” For Imani Butler, a NFTE teacher at Silver Creek High School in San Jose, California, these words are more than just an introduction—they’re the foundation of his story. His father built a manufacturing business from the ground up, producing precision and industrial belts for […]
NFTE Alumni: Celebrating Black History Month
The 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” celebrates the boundless creativity and perseverance of Black culture. Entrepreneur Marsha Corelien embodies these values through her journey from a high school student launching a hair braiding business with a NFTE grant to a thriving HR professional and small business owner operating across North […]
