NFTE Resources
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
About NFTE (pronounced “nifty”)
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.
NFTE works with a variety of public and private sector partners to bring its uniquely effective brand of experiential, project-based learning to young people. NFTE learners are supported by a highly trained Teacher Corps, coached by a dedicated Volunteer Corps, and motivated and rewarded by opportunities to vie for scholarships and seed capital at a series of annual business plan and pitch competitions.
Who We Are
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global nonprofit founded in 1987 that provides high-quality entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students. We bring the power of entrepreneurship to students, regardless of family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. Since 1987, NFTE has served 1.3 million youth globally.
For more info, visit http://NFTE.com or to inquire about our programs, contact GetStarted@nfte.com.
Our mission
NFTE ignites the entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that empower students to own their futures.
Our Vision
Every person owns their future.
Our Purpose
Lead the global movement for equitable access to entrepreneurship education.
Our Values
We value entrepreneurial thinking, hard work, equity, respect, creativity, collaboration, honesty, quality, transparency, and accountability.
Find NFTE in …
- High schools
- Middle schools
- Community-based organizations
- Summer camp programs
- Postsecondary institutions
10 programs that include (more at http://NFTE.com/programs ):
- Startup Summer
- BizCamp
- Venture
- ESB Prep
- Start it Up!
- World Series of Innovation
- Entrepreneurship Essentials
- Startup Tech
- Entrepreneurship 1
- Entrepreneurship 2