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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 60 Finalists for World Series of Innovation Competition
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 9, 2024) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 11 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to challenges focused…
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Opportunity Through Mentorship
Through mentors at EY and beyond, NFTE alumna Zainabou Thiam had opportunities to scale her business, pitch in front of hundreds of professionals, and gain valuable college and career advice. NFTE’s program model relies on support from volunteers in the business community bringing real-world experiences and networking opportunities directly to our learners.
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17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from the United States wins World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
NEW YORK, NY (Nov. 17, 2023)—Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Held annually, the competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of young entrepreneurs from around the globe. Presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and Zuora, with…
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American Student Assistance Announces the Appointment of Three New Board Members
American Student Assistance ® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a path to postsecondary education and career success, today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Margaret Ng, Daniel Acheampong, and Dr. J.D. LaRock, effective immediately. The appointment brings the Board to 10…
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2 Minute Drill on Apple TV features NFTE alumni
Big dreams lead to big opportunities, and our NFTE alumni are proof of that! Catch our entrepreneurs featured on the latest episode of David Meltzer‘s 2 Minute Drill show. These alumni – Jevon Howell, James Umoeka, Josh Kreuger, Christopher Avolio, and Rachel Holmes – are putting their pitching skills to the test, competing for over $50,000 in cash and prizes.A huge shoutout to NFTE alumna Jasmine…
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RSVP to Watch Feb. 28 Founders Forum Pitch Live
Join us for NFTE’s Founders Forum Pitch Competition, where three NFTE Alumni Founders will showcase their businesses to a panel of investors, competing for a share of a $10,000 capital investment pool. What is NFTE’s Founders Forum? It’s a platform for NFTE alumni entrepreneurs to advance their launch-ready or operational businesses. With the chance to secure…
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By Feb. 15 Apply to Win UVM Scholarship
Do you dream of starting a business and making a positive impact on the world? Or maybe you already have! The Vermont Pitch Challenge gives high school entrepreneurs from across the globe the chance to pitch innovative businesses that make a difference in their communities. Along the way, you’ll learn from top experts about how…
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New Study Explores Value of Postsecondary Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s Start It Up! is a suite of digital curriculum and enhanced services that help postsecondary education and workforce development organizations deliver engaging entrepreneurship education and effective skill-building programming. To ensure that we’re providing high-quality programming, we decided to learn from our partners’ implementation of Start It Up! in various environments.…
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Congrats to NFTE’s Global Champion & Innovative Competitors
On November 16, 2023, the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City became the center of innovation and inspiration as 23 students from 11 countries came together for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’s (NFTE’s) World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. From tech innovations to sustainable solutions and everything in between, these young minds showcased their ingenuity,…
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Exploring Paths to Global Well-being: Insights from UN Global Goals Conversation
In a world of 8 billion people and counting, can we truly achieve the UN’s goal of “healthy lives and well-being for all”? NFTE hosted the United Nations Global Goals Conversation on November 15 in New York City, delving into this thought-provoking question. Presented by Aramco, Citi Foundation, EY, and MetLife Foundation, with support from…