Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
New York, New York, United States
Founded 1987
A nonprofit founded in 1987 and based in New York that brings entrepreneurship education to young people, with a focus on middle and high school students. It runs the World Series of Innovation.
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World Series of Innovation
by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
A free online competition run by NFTE, a nonprofit, in which young people aged 5 to 24 design ideas that answer challenges tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Entrants from any country take part alone or in teams of up to four.
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About
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a nonprofit founded in 1987 by Steve Mariotti, who taught in New York City public schools. It is headquartered in New York and works in seven US regions and with partners around the world. NFTE brings entrepreneurship education to young people, with a focus on middle and high school students in under-resourced communities. Its programs run in school and out of school, in person and online. They include the World Series of Innovation, a free online competition for ages 5 to 24; Exploring Careers for middle school; and a preparation course for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification.
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Programs offered
- World Series of Innovation (WSI) Global Competition
- Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Curricula for Middle and High School Students
- Professional Development and Training for Educators (NFTE University)
- Mentorship Programs connecting students with business leaders
- Experiential Project-Based Learning Initiatives
- Financial Literacy and Business Fundamentals Workshops
- Start It Up: Postsecondary Entrepreneurship Course
- Exploring Careers: Middle School Program
- AI-focused Entrepreneurship Curriculum
Achievements
- Empowered over 1.5 million young learners globally since 1987
- Operates programs across 25 U.S. states and over 30 countries worldwide
- Engages tens of thousands of youth annually in global innovation competitions
- Doubled U.S. student reach from 30,000 to over 60,000 under current leadership
- Launched innovative new programs including AI-focused curriculum
- Recognized for an award-winning curriculum and effective experiential learning model
Leadership
- Dr. J.D. LaRock, President & CEO (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE))
- Mary Radford, Chief Financial & Administration Officer (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE))
- Jeannine Schloss, Chief Growth Officer (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE))
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