NFTE Declares November 7 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day 

Join the global celebration of the next generation of entrepreneurs by hosting events, sharing stories, and supporting youth entrepreneurs The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to celebrate Nov. 7, 2025, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day, marking its third annual observance during National Entrepreneurship Month. First nationally recognized through a Presidential letter in 2023, Youth Entrepreneurship Day is a global observance celebrating the creativity, resilience, and innovation […]

NFTE Expands Partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation. Initially launched at the 2024 NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, this collaboration is dedicated to equipping young people with the entrepreneurial skills and mindset they need to thrive […]

NFTE Summer BizCamps Empower the Next Generation of Innovators

BizCamps are made possible with support from EY, MetLife Foundation, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Mott Foundation, and PayPal. NEW YORK, NY (July 29, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to launch its annual summer BizCamp programs with generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), MetLife […]

NFTE Launches AI-Powered Entrepreneurship Program for Homeschool and School Choice Learners

New “Next Level Startup” Program Provides Flexible, Future-Ready Learning with Real-World Application and National Recognition Opportunities NEW YORK, NY (July 1, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global nonprofit that activates the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, is proud to announce the launch of Next Level Startup: Make AI Your Cofounder, a […]

Western Mass News Features NFTE New England Students

Western Mass News recently spotlighted Springfield, Massachusetts students as they shared their business ideas at the NFTE city-wide pitch competition. NFTE students Rachel Soto and Dayneris Rodriguez from Discovery High School won the competition with their business idea of flowers made from ribbons. NFTE New England Sr. Program Manager Jennifer Green shared the impact of […]

NFTE Announces Winners of the World Series of Innovation’s Impact League

Young entrepreneurs win over $19,000 for innovative global solutions   NEW YORK, NY (April 24, 2025) the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the winners for the 2024-2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, the Citi Foundation and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 13 to 24 […]

How to Bring Excitement to Your Classroom This Financial Literacy Month

This April, during Financial Literacy Month, Intuit for Education is bringing you the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge. This challenge offers schools a free, interactive way to teach students about budgeting. Schools can win prizes*, and students learn essential money skills through games and real-life scenarios, making finance fun and easy to understand.

Women Who Lead: Empowering Communities, Uplifting Women

At NFTE, we are proud to celebrate the inspiring women on our team who are committed to creating lasting change in their communities. Through their leadership, they are not only advancing the mission of NFTE but also working tirelessly to uplift others, especially women and marginalized communities. From launching initiatives that provide essential resources to […]

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 […]