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Competition Season is Back | | |
Who Will Take Home the National Champion Title? | |
One of NFTE’s most thrilling events of the year – the National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge – is coming up on October 10! Throughout the day, 47 of the nation’s brightest young entrepreneurs will compete in a high-stakes pitch competition, presenting their innovative business ideas to an esteemed panel of experts. After three rounds of competition, who will come away with the National Champion title? You can catch the action of the sold-out final round competition by watching it live on Oct. 10 at 7:00pm EST. You don’t want to miss it!
In the meantime, get a sneak peek by watching the fast pitches from all our competitors across the country. These videos offer a glimpse into the incredible innovation and passion of our NFTE students.
We look forward to having you with us for this exciting celebration of youth entrepreneurship!
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Morgan Shepperd, the Southeast Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge winner, embodies NFTE's entrepreneurial spirit and the transformative power of entrepreneurial education. "NFTE taught me to balance values with profit," Morgan reflects.
Her tutoring business, Math Your Way, goes beyond test scores, aiming to inspire young minds. Despite challenges, Morgan learned to showcase her unique impact. "It's about shaping experiences and future plans," she says.
As Morgan heads to New York for the National Challenge, she gives the following advice: "Try, fail, then succeed. That's how we grow as entrepreneurs and individuals."
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The Value of Financial Literacy | |
"Numbers have always fascinated me," says Lisette Mendez, NFTE South Board Chair and Vice President & Latin America Controller at AT&T Finance. Her passion for financial literacy led her to NFTE, where entrepreneurship and finance education merge seamlessly.
"NFTE takes financial literacy to an experiential level," Lisette explains. "Students learn about finance by starting businesses in fields that inspire them."
She emphasizes the deep connection between financial literacy and entrepreneurship: "Without understanding finance, entrepreneurs can't see if their ideas are truly adding value to the market."
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NFTE Writes: Must-Read Books | |
“Not every kid leaves high school with a job offer, an internship, a college acceptance letter, or even with a diploma. One thing that nearly every American kid leaves school with, though, is uncertainty; the kind that often lasts a lifetime,” said Jean Eddy, CEO & President at American Student Assistance and a member of NFTE's National Board of Directors.
Check out the latest book by Jean Eddy, which explores the career readiness pathways youth take and how a different educational approach could prepare them for the detours life presents.
“Crisis-Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World” delves into the education system's gaps and paves new paths for career readiness, empowering the next generation to tackle life's twists and turns with prepared confidence.
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Meet Miguel Vázquez, Jr., Development Director for NFTE’s Mid-Atlantic and New England regions!
For Miguel, "I am NFTE" isn't just a slogan—it's a declaration of purpose shaped by a 17-year journey through NFTE's transformative programs. Starting as a high school student, Miguel's dedication has led him from NFTE student to intern to Development Director, embodying the spirit of empowerment that NFTE instills in young entrepreneurs. Discover how Miguel's passion and meticulous attention to detail have shaped his career at NFTE.
Inspired by Miguel's story? Explore how you can join the NFTE family and make a difference in young lives.
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How GEAR UP and NFTE Drive Postsecondary Success | |
During National GEAR UP Week, NFTE celebrates its partnership with GEAR UP Massachusetts. "Entrepreneurship education empowers young people with the skills they need for future success," says Robert Dais, GEAR UP MA Statewide Director.
Since 2018, the partnership has prepared students for college and the workforce, blending GEAR UP's academic support with NFTE's entrepreneurship training.
This includes NFTE alumna Amanda Braga, who secured a full scholarship to Babson College. "NFTE was my introduction to Babson and led to my interest in going there," Braga explains. "Then GEAR UP was the fuel to get me there."
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Youth-Led Solutions for Global Challenges | |
Submit your ideas now for the 2024 NFTE World Series of Innovation (WSI), a global competition that empowers young innovators to unleash their creativity and drive positive change. Young innovators from around the world are invited to enter the competition for a chance to win prizes worth up to $1,500! Through the dedicated support of Aramco, WSI is expanding this year to reach even more young minds around the world by offering two distinct tracks: the WSI Imagination League (for ages 5 to 12) and the WSI Impact League (for ages 13 to 24). Additionally, Aramco’s support has helped NFTE expand WSI’s reach in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi, making it more accessible than ever before.
This year, thousands of young innovators will present groundbreaking ideas, mastering essential entrepreneurial and design-thinking skills to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges with creativity and confidence. Submit your ideas by December 8 at innovation.nfte.com. We look forward to seeing how you’ll change the world!
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October 10 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge | |
NFTE’s sold-out National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge will now be streaming live from New York City on October 10. Tune in to watch 47 regional finalist businesses from across the country pitch their ideas! The NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and EY, is NFTE's highest-profile business plan pitch competition of the year!
It culminates with the top 3 young finalists competing in front of an audience and VIP panel of judges for their share of $18,000 in prizes.
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November 21 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge | |
On Thursday, November 21, more than 20 NFTE finalist businesses from around the globe will compete for top honors in our 3rd NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and EY!
The World Challenge will bring together students from 18 countries to meet, collaborate, and compete over several days in New York City. The event will culminate on Thursday, when the top finalists will pitch their business ideas in front of YOU and a panel of VIP judges. Save your seat now!
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