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2021 NFTE Chicago YEC-Semi Finals-Judging



Help a young person start their entrepreneurial journey to a better future. NFTE activates the entrepreneurial mindset and builds startup skills in youth from under-resourced communities to ensure their success and to create a more vibrant society. We rely on volunteers from the business and entrepreneurial community to bring real-world insights and expertise to the classroom experience. 

The culminating event of every NFTE program is the Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. You are invited to serve as a judge for this virtual business pitch competition event as a member of the NFTE entrepreneurial community.  We are looking for various members of the NFTE volunteer community to review business plans submitted by NFTE students from across the Midwest region.  NFTE judging panels are composed of a mix of investors and industry experts, including venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers, seasoned entrepreneurs, and business professionals of all kinds.  We seek a good balance of men and women that mirror and model the demographic diversity of our young entrepreneurs. As a judge, you will have the important role of determining which student business offers the most innovative solution to a real-world problem and demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial mindset. 

The top businesses will move to the final round on Wednesday, May 19.  Then, the top Chicago businesses will advance to the National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in October 2021 to compete in nationals for a grand prize award for their business.  The National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is presented by EY and Slalom with support from the Citi Foundation and Mary Kay, Inc..

Chicago Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Semi Finals Judging **Virtual Live Event


Wednesday, May 13, 2021  Time:  **9:00 AM-11:30 AM CST 
**This includes a 30 minute judges orientation session.


Your Role 
As a judge, you'll volunteer to virtually see 5-6 groups of students present their business plans.  With a group of other judges, you'll ask questions and provide constructive feedback for students on their business plans and presentations using the NFTE rubric.  You'll deliberate with the other judges to determine which business plan offer the most innovative solution to a real world problem and demonstrates a student’s strong entrepreneurial mindset. 

 
  • Tech requirements: Computer and strong internet connection
 
  • How to prepare: NFTE staff will provide you with a guide for the Reviewr platform and judge orientation which includes review of student business pitch templates and scoring rubric

 
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Children & Youth Education

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+

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