Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Support from MasterCard Facilitates Launch of the Global Girls Entrepreneurship Project
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced a $1 million pledge from the MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth – support which is launching the Global Girls Entrepreneurship Project and sustain ongoing education programs in U.S. and internationally.
The Global Girls Entrepreneurship Project is a new NFTE initiative which offers dedicated programming, specifically designed for young women in high school. Through the program, girls will have access to strong female role models and collaborate with women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders in experiential learning that spurs innovation, develops the entrepreneurial mindset, teaches business and leadership skills, exposes them to technology and STEM careers, and explores the unique aspects of being a woman business owner/leader. The project is co-sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation....