EY Responsible AI Challenge (ages 13 – 24): How might we harness artificial intelligence (AI) and the power of entrepreneurship to design solutions that make communities more sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful?
Help reach UN SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and submit your WSI ideas by December 13 at the link in our bio or innovation.nfte.com!
We're seeking in-person volunteer coaches & judges for the 2026 Innovation Days series of events in Florida!
Learn more about the opportunities and register here: okt.to/k1BrSo
Last month NFTE staff participated in the 2026 @JumpStart1995’s Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill, standing alongside educators, nonprofits, industry leaders, and policymakers committed to expanding financial capability for all young people.
On Nov. 1, Lincoln Cohoon, Alex Wellisch, & 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.
Learn more & support their fundraising: nfte.com/2026NYCmarathon
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.
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!
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At Education House in New York, Kirsten Theuns Director of Strategic Partnerships at @Aflatoun joined @NFTE & @pearson to discuss the skills young people need for an AI-shaped world: judgement, confidence & critical thinking, built from an early age.
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Our Program Director for NFTE West, Emma Hunt, was invited to exhibit to at the 2026 North Dakota CTE Professional Development Conference
This was a great opportunity to expand our PD support in the region, and we look forward to continuing to increase our strength in the West!
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!
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.
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: okt.to/BR3Iew
EverBank Smart Hustle Challenge (ages 13 – 24): Design a solution that equips youth with the financial literacy, planning, and decision-making skills needed to successfully manage income from entrepreneurship, freelancing, gig work, or other nontraditional sources of earnings.
Help reach UN SDG 4: Quality Education for All and submit your WSI ideas by December 13 at innovation.nfte.com!
