Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future

A microproject by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future
Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future
Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future
Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future
Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future
Invest in the D.C. Entrepreneurs of the Future

Summary

NFTE's youth form a business plan as part of our unique entrepreneurship program, however they often lack the money to fully put their plans into action. Funds raised through this initiative will provide valuable seed capital investment prizes for the finalists in the NFTE DC Region Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

$100
total raised
1
donor
0
monthly donors
9
years

Challenge

Central to the NFTE program is that students are required to write a business plan. This process begins in the fall as the students begin to develop their business idea and a pitch presentation to promote their business. Unfortunately, many students don't have the resources to fully complete their plan and thus can't see their idea to completion. Without funding and guidance their ideas remain just that, ideas. This deprives our students of the best business lesson there is, experience.

Solution

In addition to competing for seed capital for their business, students who compete in the Challenge learn valuable skills that are key to the creation of their business. They gain experience presenting to potential investors, practice thinking on their feet to answer questions, and learn how to hone a pitch that will captivate an audience. Each classroom competition winner receives a $100 microgrant, and those that continue to advance have the potential to compete for more prizes.

Long-Term Impact

By working to keep at-risk students engaged in their school work, NFTE spurs its participants to graduate high school and dare to dream of a brighter future. Whether they pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or start their own business, NFTE instills an entrepreneurial mindset in young people so they can plan for success. Since 1987 NFTE has worked with over 500,000 students across the U.S. and around the world.

Resources

Organization Information

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Location: New York, NY - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @NFTE
David Seduski
Project Leader:
David Seduski
Development Associate
New York , New York United States

Retired Project!

This project is no longer accepting donations.
 

Still want to help?

Find another project in United States or in Education that needs your help.
Find a Project

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.