We Stand Against Racism
NFTE is building the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs through inclusive capitalism. We believe Black lives matter and reject racism in all its forms. See how our programs change lives and build a more equitable society.
Entrepreneurship 2 Alumni at National Investor Pitch Challenge
Congrats to Samya Zia, whose business was named Winning Business Venture! Samya won $9K in seed capital to grow her business Money Moves. Yulisa Reveles won $5K for her business Sewn Earth and Joaquin Otero won $1K for his business AGRI.
17-Year-Old Founder & CEO
Inspired by his younger brother, high school senior Jose Rodriguez launched Tasium, an innovative apparel line for people on the autism spectrum.
Representation in the Classroom
Why Black teachers are vital to the success of young people.
Rethink Your Future
Unemployed or furloughed due to the pandemic? Now may be the time to develop that great business idea you’ve always had. Consider Career Relaunch, our free, self-paced online entrepreneurship course for adult learners.
Alumni Stories
Meet some of the NFTE program alumni whose stories demonstrate the impact of youth entrepreneurship.
NFTE ignites the entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that empower all students to own their futures.
NFTE IN THE NEWS
NFTE Receives $600,000 Grant from American Student Assistance to Fund Expansion
A new grant from American Student Assistance (ASA) will fuel continued expansion of NFTE youth entrepreneurship programs in rural areas of Florida and Texas.
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Celebrates Teachers as Frontline Workers
NFTE’s 2021 Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala celebrated teachers, our frontline workers, and honored Citi, Citi Foundation, and American Student Assistance (ASA).
An Inteview with Jasmine Lawrence and Mary Blackford
In this Vanity Fair Women at Work interview, two NFTE alumnae speak about being Black female CEOs and becoming agents of change in their own communities.
65%
of students now in school will fill job categories that don’t exist yet today.
World Economic Forum
1IN3
U.S. employers say they look for entrepreneurial experience in new hires.
Millennial Branding
100%
of net new job creation in the U.S. comes from new business startups.
Kauffman Foundation
37%
of minority youth in the U.S. are currently unemployed.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Stastics
90%
of employers say it’s important or very important that the workforce have the kinds of entrepreneurship skills NFTE teaches
of NFTE alumni say learning to think like an entrepreneur helped them in school, in business, and in life
90% of employers say it’s important or very important that the workforce have the kinds of entrepreneurship skills NFTE teaches.
90% of NFTE alumni say learning to think like an entrepreneur helped them in school, in business, and in life.
SUCCESS STARTS HERE
Inclusive entrepreneurship education leads to
more equitable access to economic opportunity
SUCCESS STARTS HERE
Inclusive entrepreneurship education leads to more equitable access to economic opportunity
86%
86% of NFTE alumni are employed or actively engaged in furthering their education.
80%
80% of NFTE alumni have earned or are earning a college degree or professional certification.
1 in 4
25% of NFTE alumni start at least one business and many go on to become serial entrepreneurs.
50%
BUILDING
WEALTH
50% of NFTE alumni report that they are earning more than the median salary in the U.S. today.
HOW WE DO IT
WE PROVIDE
flexible, project-based learning in classrooms, camps, afterschool programs, and online.
WE MAKE
learning more relevant and more engaging for students by integrating real-life experiences.
WE UNITE
communities, connecting students to business leaders who volunteer as coaches and mentors.
“It was by far, the most impactful and innovative class that I took in middle school and high school, hands down.” —Kareem Oliver, NFTE Alum
“NFTE encouraged me to seek out connections beyond the traditional classroom and that transformed the way I interact with the world beyond high school.” —Jason Silveira, NFTE Alum
“Business professionals give students real feedback in NFTE coaching sessions. That helped me prepare for what’s really out there.” —Joseph Taylor, NFTE Alum
HOW WE
DO IT
WE PROVIDE
flexible, project-based learning in classrooms, camps, afterschool programs, and online.
“It was by far, the most impactful and innovative class that I took in middle school and high school, hands down.” —Kareem Oliver, NFTE Alum
WE MAKE
learning more relevant and more engaging for students by integrating real-life experiences.
“NFTE encouraged me to seek out connections beyond the traditional classroom and that transformed the way I interact with the world beyond high school.” —Jason Silveira, NFTE Alum
WE UNITE
communities, connecting students to business leaders who volunteer as coaches and mentors.
“Business professionals give students real feedback in NFTE coaching sessions. That helped me prepare for what’s really out there.” —Joseph Taylor, NFTE Alum
Unique Experiential Learning
in the
classroom
in after
school programs
in summer
camps
in online
programs
HOW YOU DO IT
It’s all about having an Entrepreneurial Mindset
NFTE students learn how to think and act like entrepreneurs, developing competencies in eight key areas
Critical Thinking
Flexibility & Adaptability
Communication & Collaboration
Comfort with Risk
Initiative & Self Reliance
Future Orientation
Opportunity Recognition
Creativity & Innovation
Do you have the entrepreneurial mindset?
START YOUR JOURNEY
FOR STUDENTS/ALUMNI
It’s about owning your future. Launch a business and find opportunities via our alumni network.
FOR EDUCATORS
Prepare your students for college or career and empower them to thrive in the innovation economy.
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Make time to connect with your community and make a real difference in the lives of young people.
FIND A NEW DIRECTION
Lost your job? Want more financial security? Dream of owning a business? Grow your entrepreneurial mindset and build startup skills with NFTE Career Relaunch, a free online course for adults!
WHERE TO FIND US
NFTE is in states across the U.S. and countries around the world
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
For 25 years, the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation has provided leading support for some of NFTE’s most important projects including the digital transformation of the curriculum, creation of the Entrepreneurial Teacher Corps, and the build-out of a multi-year entrepreneurship pathway. All of this enables NFTE to serve more students and teach the skills necessary to succeed in the future of work.