EVERYTHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Here is where we write about all things entrepreneurship education, teacher professional development, and inspiring stories from our schools and network.
Tickets on Sale Now for EntreEd 2024 Annual Conference
The EntreEd 2024 Annual Conference, “Connect, Learn, Inspire: Empowering K-12 Students with Future-Ready Skills,” is an exciting event focused on preparing students for the future
The Rise of Digital Entrepreneurship in K-12 Education: Transforming Tomorrow’s Innovators
In a world where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, it’s no surprise that education is evolving to harness its power.
Incorporating Soft Skills in K-12 Entrepreneurship Education
Incorporating soft skills into K-12 entrepreneurship education is of utmost significance in preparing students for success in a rapidly changing and competitive world. While entrepreneurship
The Psychology of Entrepreneurship Education: Teaching Growth Mindset and Grit
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about creating a business; it’s a mindset, a journey of self-discovery, and a powerful tool for personal growth. At the heart of
NFTE
The NFTE community is diverse. Business and community leaders, academicians, and entrepreneurs serve on our boards. Our staff includes experienced educators, curriculum designers, program managers, and workforce development experts. Our supporters range from individual donors and philanthropic foundations to global corporations.
eDynamicLearning
eDynamicLearning is an online education provider that offers a wide range of interactive and engaging digital courses for students. Their website serves as a platform where students, educators, and schools can access these courses and enhance the learning experience.
Unchartered Learning
Unchartered Learning is an organization that specializes in entrepreneurship education and equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in the business world. Their mission is to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Eli Mindset
Eli Mindset focuses on helping individuals overcome limiting beliefs and achieve personal transformation through the entrepreneurial mindset. It provides resources and tools to foster a positive mindset and empower individuals to reach their full potential.
VentureLab
VentureLab is an organization dedicated to empowering young individuals to become entrepreneurial leaders and innovators. Their website serves as a hub of resources and programs designed to inspire and educate the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Certiport
Certiport offers certifications in areas such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk, QuickBooks, and many more. These certifications are recognized worldwide and can enhance employment prospects and career advancement opportunities.
EntreEd Announces Dr. Toi Hershman as Next CEO
Dr. Gene Coulson, current CEO of EntreEd, recently announced his retirement after nearly a decade of service to the organization. The EntreEd Board of Directors
The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
By Dr. Gene Coulson, CEO, EntreEd The building of entrepreneurship ecosystems in localities across the country is a critical activity if we ever hope to
ESTEAM Project Thank You
A Message from EntreEd’s Executive Director, Dr. Gene Coulson To all our grant partners, sub awardees, and friends, First, we have worked for years in
AEA Ignites Appalachia’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
EntreEd partnered with Appalachian State University and STEM West to facilitate the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) on App State’s campus in
Entrepreneurship & STEM Days at Matewan PK-8
On May 24 and 25, Matewan PK-8 in Mingo County, West Virginia welcomed EntreEd for an entrepreneurship and STEM programming day. About 300 Matewan students
Entrepreneurship Grows at Mount View Middle School
On May 23, Mount View Middle School in McDowell County, West Virginia welcomed EntreEd for an agriculture and entrepreneurship activity that involved about 300 student
ESTEAM Launch Day at Smokey Mountain Elementary
In early May 2022, EntreEd awarded an ESTEAM Project mini-grant to Smokey Mountain Elementary in Jackson County, North Carolina for their ESTEAM Launch Day. Smokey
WV Students Place 3rd in Coalfield Young Entrepreneurs Contest
On May 6th, Matewan PK-8 participated in the Coalfield Young Entrepreneurs Contest. During the event, student teams presented their business ideas to local entrepreneurs. Winners
ESTEAM Day at BridgeValley CTC
On April 29, about 100 West Virginia middle schoolers attended EntreEd’s ESTEAM Day at BridgeValley Community and Technical College in Charleston, WV. The day was
EntreEd Announces Inaugural Cohort of Master Teachers
EntreEd’s inaugural cohort of eleven Master Teachers has successfully completed their certification. EntreEd’s Master Teacher certification recognizes educators that have completed immersive professional development in
ESTEAM Pitch Competition Winner Highlight, Patch Works
In December 2021, EntreEd and the Appalachian Regional Commission partnered to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Competition to middle- and high-school students across Appalachia. The pitch
National Entrepreneurship Week 2022 in K-12 Schools
In 2006, EntreEd and the Kauffman Foundation worked with the 109th Congress to designate the third week of February each year as National Entrepreneurship Week.
ESTEAM Pitch Competition Winner Highlight, Nine Lives Phone Case
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-118-nine-lives-scott-miller-esteam-pitch-competition/id1449605646?i=1000549084840 In December 2021, EntreEd and the Appalachian Regional Commission partnered to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Competition to middle- and high-school students across Appalachia. The
ESTEAM Pitch Competition Ignites Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Appalachian Students
Last month, EntreEd and the Appalachian Regional Commission partnered to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Competition to middle- and high-school students across Appalachia. The pitch competition
Mr. Gibson Brings ESTEAM to Life for Eastern Kentucky Students
In October 2019, The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd), was awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant for the Fostering Self ESTEAM in Appalachia’s
Igniting the Entrepreneurial Flame in Students
Jackson City School in Breathitt County, Kentucky has continually been an exemplar of sustaining entrepreneurial culture through sharing EntreEd’s mission and the America’s Entrepreneurial School
Inaugural Cohort of EntreEd’s Master Teacher Program Begins in Chattanooga, TN
On July 21-22, 2021, EntreEd hosted a Master Teacher Certification in Chattanooga, TN. Over fifty educators from seven Appalachian states (KY, NC, OH, PA, TN,
North Carolina Educators Share ESTEAM Pitch Contest Series Experiences
EntreEd and six regional partners worked together to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Series to local middle- and high-school students in Appalachia. The pitch series provided
Judging the Cherokee County Smart Tank Competition
By EntreEd Regional Director, Laura McCall As we like to say with entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition is key. I was invited in early May to serve
West Virginia Business Educator Shares ESTEAM Pitch Contest Series Experience
EntreEd and six regional partners worked together to bring the ESTEAM Pitch Series to local middle- and high-school students in Appalachia. The pitch series provided
EntreEd’s Executive and Program Directors Graduate from ANRC Cohort Training Program
EntreEd’s Gene Coulson and Toi Hershman were among 88 participants who graduated from the inaugural class of the Appalachia Nonprofit Resource Center’s Cohort Training Program.
ESTEAM Pitch Contest Engages Appalachian Students with Entrepreneurial Experiences
EntreEd and six regional partners, Pierpont CTC (WV), Hazard CTC (KY), Big Sandy CTC (KY), Southeast KY CTC, Roane State CC (TN), and Western Region
EntreEd Student-Made Gift Guide 2020
EntreEd invites you to support student entrepreneurs this holiday season, and the rest of the year too! The 2020 EntreEd gift guide features student entrepreneur
EntreEd Welcomes Dr. Roger W. Davis to Board of Directors
“The Board of Directors and staff of EntreEd are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roger Davis to the EntreEd Board of Directors. Dr.
EntreEd Academy Releases Two New Digital Courses for K-12 Educators and Students
With support from The Appalachian Regional Commission and The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) is proud to present EntreEd
2020 EntreEd Forum Cancelled
A Message from EntreEd’s Executive Director, Dr. Gene Coulson We had hoped that our EntreEd Forum, scheduled for November 18-19, was far enough from the
EntreEd Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Honors Its Founder
Forty years can change the course of history, make an impact on people’s lives, and create value for the future. Our Founder, Dr. Cathy Ashmore,
America’s Entrepreneurial Students, Celebrating the Class of 2020
EntreEd would like to recognize the class of 2020 for their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements! The following students were nominated by educators from their home high
Pennsylvania Special Education Students Earn America’s Entrepreneurial School Designation
EntreEd’s America’s Entrepreneurial Schools (AES) initiative is a program designed to recognize K-12 schools that have provided entrepreneurship education to every student, every year. All
COVID-19 Resource Series Launches to Help Communities in Need
With support from The Appalachian Regional Commission and The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) is proud to present the
EntreEd Academy: Experiential Learning Goes Virtual
With support from The Appalachian Regional Commission and The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) is proud to present an
Free K-12 Entrepreneurship and STEAM Education Resources
Entrepreneurial and innovative thinking are a great asset, especially during these trying and uncertain times. EntreEd would like to offer support through resources for educators
Out of Crisis Comes Opportunity
A Message from EntreEd’s Executive Director, Dr. Gene Coulson Many of our entrepreneurial educator friends will read this message from home because your K-12 schools
National Entrepreneurship Week 2020 in K-12 Schools
In 2006, EntreEd and the Kauffman Foundation worked with the 109th Congress to designate the third week of February each year as National Entrepreneurship Week.
Glencliff Entrepreneurship STEAM Magnet School earns America’s Entrepreneurial Schools Designation
In Davidson County, Tennessee, Glencliff Entrepreneurship STEAM Magnet Elementary School received their America’s Entrepreneurial Schools (AES) designation in recognition of their commitment to providing entrepreneurship
ESTEAM Pitch Contest Series Launches to Spark Student Innovation in Appalachia
The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) and nine regional partners, BridgeValley CTC (WV), Southern WV CTC, Pierpont CTC (WV), Hazard CTC (KY), Big Sandy
EntreEd Student-Made Gift Guide 2019
EntreEd invites you to support student entrepreneurs this holiday season, and the rest of the year too! The 2019 EntreEd gift guide features ten student
ESTEAM Project Kicks off
In October, EntreEd was awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission POWER grant for the Fostering Self ESTEAM in Appalachia’s Emerging Workforce project. The project helps middle
EntreEd Receives Second ARC Grant for Fostering Self ESTEAM in Appalachia’s Emerging Workforce
EntreEd receives second ARC grant to support entrepreneurship education in the Appalachian region. The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education, EntreEd has been awarded its second Appalachian
Annual EntreEd Forum 2019 Recap
EntreEd Executive Director, Gene Coulson with “What’s Your Big Idea?” Pitch Contest winners, Nikki Hall, Bryant Combs, and Jarred Gibson On September 27-29, educators from
Elevating entrepreneurship education across the Western Virginia region
On June 30th, Mountain Empire Community College and the National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd) partnered to deliver a hands-on workshop for local K-12 educators
America’s Entrepreneurial Schools Expands to New Jersey
Over 1,000 students in New Jersey have gained entrepreneurship skills through the expansion of EntreEd’s America’s Entrepreneurial School (AES) initiative this school year. In Gloucester
EntreEd Forum 2019 Preview
Every fall, hundreds of educators from across the country gather at the annual EntreEd Forum for a weekend of professional development that fosters entrepreneurship education
Adding Another “E” to STEM Education
Merging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and entrepreneurship education ensures that students reach their full potential and are equipped with the necessary skill sets
America’s Entrepreneurial Schools in Wood County, WV
In Wood County, WV, Blennerhassett Elementary School, Blennerhassett Middle School, Greenmont Elementary School, and Franklin Elementary School received their America’s Entrepreneurial Schools (AES) designation in
EntreEd Expands America’s Entrepreneurial Schools Initiative in Eastern Kentucky
Last year, over 40,000 K-12 students in 7 states, 23 counties, and 28 school systems were introduced to entrepreneurship education through EntreEd’s America’s Entrepreneurial Schools
Entrepreneurial Skills that Prepare Students for the Future of Work
What skills do students really need to be successful and prepared for their future careers? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sixty- five percent
Annual EntreEd Forum 2018 Recap
On September 28-30, over one hundred educators from across the nation gathered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the annual EntreEd Forum presented by The Consortium for
Annual Entre-Ed Forum 2017 Recap
EntreEd hosted Annual Forum in Charleston, WV Over 100 educators collaborated to grow nationwide entrepreneurship education On November 3-5, 2017, educators from across the nation
