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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student from Los Angeles Urban League Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
U.S. Champion will compete at Nov. 21 NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange New York, NY, October 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Lucio Hightower-Rojas as the winner of its 2024 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge after three rounds of pitching in a high-stakes competition against […]
NFTE and Mayor Karen Bass Celebrate Inaugural LApreneur Graduates in Los Angeles
In Hoodline’s article, “Los Angeles Celebrates First Graduating Class of LApreneur Business Program Under Mayor Karen Bass’s Initiative,” Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship is highlighted for its collaboration on the program with the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, the Economic & Workforce Development Department, BusinessSource Centers, and Loyola Marymount University. LApreneur streamlines […]
Wharton Global Youth Program: The Power of Entrepreneurship to Own Your Future
The Future of the Business World Podcast highlighted Joahluis Molina, a recent high school graduate and winner of the NFTE New England Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. He discussed how he started That Junk Removal Company to support himself financially while giving back to his community through monthly cleanup initiatives in Providence, Rhode Island. Of his experience […]
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 […]
