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 […]
Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition
NFTE alumna Jasstina Featherstone receives top prize with a $5,000 investment for Jazz Esscents Candle Co. NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 26, 2025) —Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit, announced Jasstina Featherstone as the winner of the Founders Forum Pitch Competition. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and PayPal, this annual […]
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 […]
Issa Odeh, 18, and Antony Saleh, 17, from Palestine win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
The Water World founders competed against students from 10 countries to secure a $5,000 grand prize New York, NY, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Issa Odeh and Antony Saleh as the winners of its 2024 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The annual competition showcases the incredible talent and […]
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 […]
Statement to the Media: The Passing of NFTE Founder Steve Mariotti
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Steve Mariotti, the visionary founder of global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Steve launched NFTE in 1987 with the mission of providing entrepreneurial education to youth from marginalized communities. A former entrepreneur turned special education teacher in New York City, Steve was a dedicated advocate […]
Urban Impact in Alabama Partners with NFTE and Prosper to Help Prepare Youth for Entrepreneurial Success
Longstanding 4th Avenue Business District organization plans to implement youth entrepreneurial initiative citywide Birmingham, AL (Oct. 16, 2024) — Urban Impact, Inc. in partnership with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and efforts powered by Prosper, is excited to announce the launch of the B.I.G CAP (Building and Investing in Generational Capital) Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The […]
The Value of Financial Literacy
Lisette Mendez, NFTE South Board Chair and Vice President & Latin America Controller at AT&T Finance, shares her insights on the importance of financial education and entrepreneurship. A Passion Rooted in Numbers Initially drawn to engineering, Lisette’s passion for numbers led her to pursue an MBA in Finance. She quickly realized that finance was more […]
“I Am NFTE”: Miguel’s 17-Year Journey from Student to Development Director
For Miguel Vázquez, Development Director for New England and Mid-Atlantic regions at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), the phrase “I am NFTE” is more than just a slogan—it’s a declaration of identity, purpose, and community. His 17-year journey with NFTE is a testament to the organization’s transformative power and the enduring impact it has […]