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NFTE PROGRAMME
The NFTE programme runs for an academic school year starting in September and finishing in May. NFTE programmes are delivered in schools/youth centres by teachers & youth workers who are specially trained to deliver the NFTE programme. Generally, students participating in NFTE range from 13-18 years of age.
During the NFTE programme students study all aspects of starting and successfully running a business, covering a 40 hour curriculum which includes:
- Idea Generation & Feasibility
- Goal Setting
- Sales & Customer Service Skills
- Marketing & Advertising
- Financial Management & Book Keeping
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Business Etiquette & Social Responsibility
Students also;
- Receive a seed grant to start their business
- Visit wholesalers to buy their business supplies
- Engage with entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, business executives, community leaders
- Visit local & national companies
- Work with business & corporate mentors
- Sell their products at the NFTE Class Trade Fair
- Prepare and present their business plan to a panel of judges
- NFTE students graduate in April at the All Island Youth Entrepreneurship Awards
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