NFTE

10/06/2026

Last month NFTE staff participated in the 2026 Jump$tart Coalition’s Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill, standing alongside educators, nonprofits, industry leaders, and policymakers committed to expanding financial capability for all young people.

This event gave NFTE the opportunity to highlight the importance of equipping the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing economy.

Together, we can ensure every young person has access to the tools that turn aspirations into opportunity. Thank you to Jump$tart for bringing together the coalition for this great event!

10/02/2026

🎉 Meet Team NFTE!

This November, Lincoln Cohoon, Alex Wellisch, and Carl Comstock will represent NFTE at the TCS New York City Marathon, taking on 26.2 miles while raising funds to help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Every mile they run and every dollar they raise helps expand access to entrepreneurship education and opportunities for young people to build the skills and confidence they need for the future. We're incredibly grateful for their commitment and can't wait to cheer them on every step of the way.

Join us in supporting Team NFTE and following their marathon journey!

🔗 Learn more and support their fundraising efforts here: nfte.com/2026NYCmarathon

10/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ history month!

This month we honor all the LGBTQ+ people who came before us, those who are making history right now, and the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

We can't wait for our LGBTQ+ students to make history! Keep an eye out this month as we highlight some of the LGBTQ entrepreneurs who changed the world.

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

Our health and well-being help us feel strong, connected to our communities, and ready to enjoy life at any age. That's why MetLife's World Series of Innovation challenge is asking students of all ages to create health-focused solutions!

Here’s how YOU can participate:
MetLife Foundation Imagination League Good Health and Well-Being Challenge (ages 5 – 12): Design an idea that makes it easier for people in your home or school to be healthy.

MetLife Foundation Impact League Good Health and Well-Being Challenge (ages 13 – 24): Create opportunities that make healthy living easier, accessible, and more joyful for all members of your community.

Help reach UN SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being and submit your WSI ideas by December 13 at innovation.nfte.com!

09/28/2026

This summer, our Program Director for NFTE West, Emma Hunt, was invited to exhibit to at the 2026 North Dakota Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference!

North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education held its annual conference at Bismarck Convention Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. As an exhibitor, Emma got a chance to share NFTE's mission and vision to North Dakota's entire network of CTE educators!

This was a great opportunity to expand our professional development support in the region, and we look forward to continuing to increase our strength in the West!

09/24/2026

Both we and our partners at Fifth Third Bank believe in economic empowerment and helping communities thrive by investing in youth potential. That's what inspired them to create their World Series of Innovation challenge!

Here’s how YOU can participate:
Fifth Third Bank Skills for Success Challenge (ages 13 – 24): Your challenge is to develop platforms or initiatives that teach essential industry skills, enabling youth to participate fully in the economy.

Help reach UN SDG 4: Quality Education for All and submit your WSI ideas by December 13 at innovation.nfte.com!

09/17/2026

Are you an AI professional looking to give back?

This October, NFTE is launching Make It Real AI, an innovative + virtual learning experience designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and NFTE alumni harness the power of artificial intelligence to build, launch, and grow successful businesses.

As AI continues to transform the way businesses are created and operated, we're connecting our NFTE alumni with AI professionals who are passionate about helping entrepreneurs apply AI in practical, meaningful ways

We are looking for recurring virtual advisors to support, guide, and advise some of our NFTE alumni twice a week during the month of October.

See more details and express interest here: https://okt.to/noTJUZ