Our Mission
NFTE's mission is to activate the entrepreneurial mindset and build startup skills in youth from under-resourced communities to ensure their success and to create a more vibrant society. Research shows that the entrepreneurial mindset prepares young people for lifelong success. Equipped with the mindset, as well as with the business and academic skills that NFTE teaches, NFTE students are ready to thrive in the innovation economy no matter what path they choose.
How Your Donations Help
- $10,000 sponsors 1 NFTE class for an entire year (text books, field trips, etc)
- $5,000 co-sponsors 1 entrepreneurship class
- $2,500 co-sponsor 1 entrepreneurship club
- $100 helps 1 1st place winner from a class competition to launch their business through the prize money
- $50 supports 1 NFTE classroom business plan pitch competition
- $50 launches 1 young person's new business idea
- $25 sponsors 1 NFTE student on a field trip to visit a local entrepreneur
- $20 helps 1 group of young people activate their entrepreneurial mindset
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Our Impact
about 7 years ago — Regional Finals
Phiphi Dinh and Teresa Xiao Florence Nightingale Middle School and their business: Fruitago Fruitago is a biodegradable, edible fruit pack that you can eat whole or blend into a smoothie. The wrap is infused and packed with Vitamin D and other health benefits. Our product not only helps our customers, it benefits our environment by reducing waste since you eat the wrapper!