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Written by: Kate Materese

One of the most interesting parts of my NFTE experience so far has been being able to host a variety of volunteers from both the corporate and the entrepreneurial world at my classroom sites. These volunteers come in for a variety of purpose. Some act as motivational speakers, sharing their own stories of trial and triumph, some act as coaches, helping students work on projects and business plans. Students, reticent though many may be to partake in class on an average day, generally perk up when volunteers come in. Suddenly, entrepreneurs become real people and having a career in business seems achievable. 

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.

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. 

NFTE's partner in China, Bright China Foundation, is celebrating its national challenge this week. Some of the judges come from NFTE supporters, NYSE Euronext and Ernst & Young.

See additional photos on NFTE's Facebook page.

By Edgar Ocana, NFTE New England graduate

Thanks to all of the geeks who made last night's Geek2Chic: DC such a fantastic evening, plus to Microsoft and Bloomingdale's for once again putting on a great event and supporting NFTE DC.

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

NFTE's Licensed Partners make a significant contribution to helping young people around the world discover the entrepreneurial mindset. We are beginning a new series of updates from NFTE's partner organizations to highlight the contributions these organizations, like Bright China Foundation, make to teaching the skills that required in a global society.

Life is short，do something meaningful...

From July to August, 2012, Bright China Foundation held 6 Biz camps in Yunnan

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.