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More than $7,000 in prizes awarded to top three student ventures from around the world New York, NY, Nov. 22, 2025 — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced the winners of its 2025 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), PayPal, and Zuora

NFTE Voices: Educator Spotlight is a new series from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship that highlights educators who inspire innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. As subject matter experts in entrepreneurship education, these NFTE Teacher Corps leaders share experiences, insights, and best practices to advance NFTE’s bold vision to lead the global

Halogen alumnus Xavier Tan exemplifies the global impact of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the life-changing results that come from igniting entrepreneurial thinking in youth and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. This year marks a remarkable milestone for NFTE’s Global Innovation Network member, Halogen, as they celebrate

On Nov. 7, 2025, Youth Entrepreneurship Day, NFTE launched a global report to highlight the promise and potential of youth entrepreneurs around the world. As the report led by the NFTE Global team notes, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche or optional endeavor, it is a vital pathway to equip

Join the global celebration of the next generation of entrepreneurs by hosting events, sharing stories, and supporting youth entrepreneurs The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to celebrate Nov. 7, 2025, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day, marking its third annual observance during National Entrepreneurship Month. First nationally recognized through a Presidential letter in 2023, Youth Entrepreneurship Day is a global observance celebrating

NFTE’s latest policy brief explores how entrepreneurship education can serve as a catalyst for rural revitalization—equipping students with the skills, confidence, and local context to turn insight into opportunity. Drawing from NFTE classrooms in places like Gadsden County, Florida, as well as examples from the CAPS Network, the brief highlights

New York, NY, Oct 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced its 2025 Volunteers of the Year at the Oct. 8 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York City. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to NFTE’s mission of preparing young people for success through

After three intense rounds of pitching in front of VIP judges, Adrian Bautista and Evan Perez, student entrepreneurs from Providence, R.I., were crowned 2025 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge champions for their business Color Your Life, a personalized coloring book that uses AI to turn memories into hands-on experiences that

NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation. Initially launched at the 2024 NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, this collaboration is dedicated to equipping young people with the entrepreneurial skills and

Success in today’s economy requires more than academic knowledge—young people need creativity, adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving. The latest NFTE policy brief examines how entrepreneurial mindsets grow when teachers are equipped to teach innovatively and students have authentic opportunities to present and refine their ideas. Drawing on data from more than