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Youth Entrepreneurs in China Vie to Win the 2012 Bright China Entrepreneurial Spirit Award (BESA)

December 5, 2012 | 1 comment

An Update from NFTE’s licensed partner in China:

On November 8, the results of the 2012 Bright China Entrepreneurial Spirit Award (BESA) National Finals were announced in Beijing. The 15 outstanding competitors came from more than 100 alumni in 10 city level and provincial level semi half competitions from around China, including: Taizhou, Ningbo, Changchun, Shanghai, Changzhou, Yantai, Harbin, Kunshan, Fuzhou, Lianyungang, Huaian and Hong Kong.

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NFTE Joins the S&I 100

November 29, 2012 | 0 comments

NFTE is thrilled to join the Social Impact Exchange's S&I 100 list. The S&I 100 is the first-ever broad index of nonprofits with proof of their social impact. The S&I 100 includes organizations that deal with education, poverty, youth and health initiatives.

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Giving Tuesday: Double Your Impact

November 27, 2012 | 1 comment

Today at 9:00 AM ET (Tuesday, November 27th) the Microsoft Giving Tuesday begins! This is your last chance to Double Your Impact and your gift to NFTE through the generosity of the people at Microsoft. Matches will be made up to $1,000 per donor, per project on the Give For Youth website, and funding is limited.

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Local Perspective: A Bright Future in New England

November 5, 2012 | 1 comment

By Edgar Ocana, NFTE New England graduate

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Geek2Chic: DC 2012

2012 National Challenge - Media

Local Perspective: Chicago Back to School, Back to Business

October 4, 2012 | 0 comments

By Christine Poorman, NFTE Chicago Executive Director

Last week, NFTE Chicago’s E-Council hosted its Back to School, Back to Business Benefit at 1871, Chicago’s newest, biggest and most-talked-about business incubator. With over 200 entrepreneurs and business leaders present, the fun-filled night allowed attendees to interact with NFTE students and learn about ways to support NFTE’s

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Presidential Debate: Education & Entrepreneurship

October 3, 2012 | 0 comments

Tonight President Obama and Governor Romney meet for the first of three scheduled debates this election season.

Learn what both candidates have to say about education and the power of business and entrepreneurship. Links to their positions for both topics are below.

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NFTE on MSNBC's Your Business

September 26, 2012 | 0 comments

NFTE graduate Anthony Carmona, owner of Anthony Knows Computers, and Amy Rosen, NFTE CEO & President, were interviewed on the Education Nation version of MSNBC's Your Business. They discuss the power of entrepreneurship education and how a young person can balance the demands of running a company even while in school.