Celebrating Maxine Clark: A Trailblazer in Entrepreneurship
As we honor Women’s History Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of NFTE Midwest & National Advisory Board Member Maxine Clark—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and champion for youth entrepreneurship. Best known as the Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Maxine has left an indelible mark on both the business world and the communities she serves. A Legacy of Innovation […]
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: NFTE Announces Grant from Global Atlantic Financial Group
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Atlantic Financial Group, which has awarded a generous grant in support of NFTE’s mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. This funding will directly support NFTE’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program, reaching over 60,000 students annually with in-school […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month by Supporting These NFTE Alumnae
This Women’s History Month, make a tangible difference in the life of a small business owner by supporting our NFTE alumnae! Take a look at the businesses below to find out how you can contribute to a female founder. FOUNDER: Aniye Strachan This Florida-based vocalist specializes in R&B, Jazz, Soul, and Gospel music. FOUNDER: Sarah […]
February 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
Our newest policy brief in the NFTE NEXUS series focuses on From Alternative to Mainstream: How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century. This brief examines career and technical education in the state of Florida and their integration and emphasis on entrepreneurship education. Florida is preparing students for the workforce using a […]
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 […]
Celebrating EY’s Impact During National Mentoring Month: Guiding the Next Generation of Responsible Innovators
At the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), we truly believe that volunteerism is the “secret sauce” of our mission. This National Mentoring Month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY US) incredible support of young innovators through their ongoing volunteerism with the NFTE World Series of Innovation (WSI). This program year, EY US […]
January 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Equity Through Entrepreneurship, NFTE’s Approach to Education and Inclusion
Our latest policy brief in the NFTE Nexus series addresses Equity Through Entrepreneurship: NFTE’s Approach to Education and Inclusion. This brief examines the work of our founder, Steve Mariotti, in creating an entrepreneurship education nonprofit that centers its work on students, equity and inclusion and provides best practices other nonprofits can use in centering their own work […]
The White House Recognizes NFTE’s Youth Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 15, 2024
Each year the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) calls for a global celebration of Youth Entrepreneurship Day during National Entrepreneurship Month in November. This day recognizes the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among young people. During the inaugural year, NFTE sought and received a Presidential letter from the Biden administration, as well as proclamations recognizing the […]
NFTE’s World Series of Innovation is inducted into the 2025 HundrED Global Collection
NFTE’s World Series of Innovation was selected for the HundrED Global Collection 2025. The Global Collection highlights 100 of the brightest education innovations from around the world annually. Our innovation was chosen out of over 3,000 innovations collected and was reviewed by an expert academy board. This means that our innovation is not only impacting […]
NFTE Establishes Legacy Fund to Honor Founder Steve Mariotti
Virtual Celebration of Life for Youth Entrepreneurship Pioneer Set for Friday, Nov. 15 New York, NY, Nov 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global entrepreneurship education nonprofit, is proud to announce its establishment of the Steve Mariotti Legacy Fund, dedicated to continuing the impactful work of NFTE’s visionary founder. This […]
