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Are young people in your community hungry for meaningful, personalized learning experiences that re-engage them in learning? Do you want them to build the skills they’ll need for future success?

For nearly 40 years, NFTE has worked alongside partners in under-resourced communities to develop learners’ entrepreneurial mindset and immerse them in authentic, hands-on learning. Through a NFTE partnership, you can cultivate a vibrant culture of innovation that drives academic success, and …

Engage learners with real-world experiences
Invest in academic quality
Promote holistic student success
Enhance educator engagement, recruitment, and retention
Connect with community stakeholders

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Impact Stats

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89% of students feel NFTE classes teach them practical skills compared to their other classes.

80^%

NFTE partner schools have a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 70-80% and are in under-resourced communities.

96^%

Survey shows that 96% of responding NFTE alumni felt that engagement with a volunteer was valuable.

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Entrepreneurship, job growth and workplace success are possible with entrepreneurship education. NFTE’s programs team knows an entrepreneurial mindset is essential to success in the workforce. Our research team finds employers highly value in-demand skills that align closely with the entrepreneurial mindset. These skills also lead to high-wage jobs.

In fact, 3 out of 4 alumni are satisfied with their careers and 1 in 4 NFTE graduates go on to start or run at least one small business in the U.S. To increase equitable access to entrepreneurship education, NFTE’s global team partners with leading organizations across the globe and our postsecondary team connects with colleges and workforce development programs to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset.