NFTE Chicago Advisory Program

Each school year, NFTE students across the country are engaged with NFTE curriculum to learn how to solve problems through entrepreneurship and put their ideas into action through a business planning process and pitch. 

As NFTE Advisors, your team will act much like consultants for your NFTE students’ businesses.

Find a the NFTE Written Business Plan template here and the NFTE Presentation Deck template here to have a understanding of the end product students are expected to produce.

WATCH the NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Finals here to see NFTE students in action!

Through structured yet flexible, in-person work sessions you will assist your students as they get comfortable with business planning and work towards presenting their NFTE Business Plan at our annual competition series.

You can familiarize yourself with the work session mateirals here.

All volunteers are required to complete a background check in accordance with IL state law before entering the classroom.

You can complete the background check process by registering below. Please see this Registration Guide for assistance (please note that the names and dates on this document are a sample).