Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) with Dr. Ashley Hemmy

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship with Dr. Ashley Hemmy

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Overview

Ashley Hemmy (she/her) explained that the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global organization celebrating its 40th anniversary that brings entrepreneurship education to young people worldwide, particularly in communities with limited access to such opportunities. The programs serve students from kindergarten through post-secondary levels, with core programs targeting high school students and extending to middle school, while also offering digital challenges for younger participants.

Youth Business Program Survival Rates

Ashley Hemmy (she/her) explained that their programs support a variety of businesses created by young people, including nonprofits focused on social issues, for-profit companies, and typical small businesses like baked goods stands. When asked about business survival rates after graduation, Ashley Hemmy (she/her) shared that approximately 25% of alumni become entrepreneurs, with some continuing businesses started through NFTYS programs and others developing new ventures after the programs.

NFTE Entrepreneurial Programs Discussion

Ashley Hemmy (she/her) discussed NFTE's programs focused on developing entrepreneurial mindsets in young people through durable skills like problem solving, creativity, collaboration, flexibility, and risk assessment. She explained that while the organization primarily works with school programs and organizations globally, they have recently launched direct programs like "Next Level Startup" targeting homeschooled students and those seeking additional business experiences. The organization is approaching its 40th anniversary, having been founded by Steve Mariotti in 1997 in the Bronx.

Here are a few links: NFTE.com/what-we-do http://NFTE.com/what-we-do

to learn about how we launch the next generation of entrepreneurs ABOUT NFTE YouTube playlist http://NFTE.com/get-started

to get involved with NFTE The Entrepreneurial Mindset explained - https://nfte.com/resources/nfte-emi-what-is-it/

About NFTE's merger with BUILD.org https://nfte.com/nfte-and-build-announce-merger-to-drive-systemic-change-in-education/