Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and G-Unity Foundation Announce Collaboration
02 Mayo 2024 - 12:40PM
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Curtis “50
Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation announced their collaboration to
support aspiring entrepreneurs at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit
Awards gala on May 1, 2024, in New York City. This partnership aims
to empower young people with the entrepreneurial skills and
knowledge they need to succeed in today's competitive world.
“The G-Unity Foundation is well-aligned with NFTE in our efforts
to foster inclusive and conscious capitalism by igniting the
entrepreneurial mindset of youth in underserved communities,” said
NFTE President & CEO Dr. J.D. LaRock. "Curtis '50 Cent'
Jackson’s own story of determination will be sure to inspire our
NFTE learners around the world.”
As part of this collaboration, NFTE and the G-Unity Foundation
will launch a joint BizCamp program that incorporates both NFTE
course content and the G-Unity Business Lab program, providing an
immersive experience into the world of entrepreneurship for
students. Participants will delve deep into essential
entrepreneurial skills such as market research, financial literacy,
and marketing strategies. This hands-on learning approach will
foster creativity and sharpen problem-solving abilities, equipping
students with the tools they need to tackle the challenges and
opportunities they'll encounter in the business world.
Jackson was honored with the NFTE Entrepreneurial Leadership
Award at last night’s gala for his remarkable success in the music
industry and beyond. Said Jackson, “this award embodies everything
that both NFTE and I are about, empowering the next generation of
young people to get out there, work hard, take risks and pursue
their dreams with steady determination.”
Also receiving the Entrepreneurial Leadership Award were the
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and Preet Sabharwal, NFTE alumnus
and Co-Founder/Managing Partner of SAB Capital. Additionally,
Michael J. Kacsmar, Chair of the NFTE Board of Directors, received
the NFTE Legacy Award, further highlighting the outstanding
achievements of individuals in the field of entrepreneurship.
For media inquiries, please contact Angelika Seaman,
603-504-8554, or Denise Berkhalter, APR, 917-281-4362, at
mediainquiries@nfte.com.
About NFTE:
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) ignites the
entrepreneurial mindset with unique learning experiences that
empower students to own their futures. A global nonprofit founded
in 1987, NFTE provides high-quality entrepreneurship education to
middle school, high school and postsecondary students. NFTE brings
the power of entrepreneurship to students, regardless of family
income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race,
or ethnicity. NFTE has educated more than a million students,
delivering our programs in school, out of school, in-person,
online, or through hybrid models. Visit nfte.com to learn
more.
About G-Unity Foundation:
Founded by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in 2003, the G-Unity
Foundation supports programs that foster conscious capitalism as
well as social and leadership skills for youth nationwide. Through
both public and private partnerships, the G-Unity Foundation works
to fund, administer, and support programming aimed at serving
communities in need.
In Houston, the G-Unity Foundation partners with the Houston
Independent School District to run the G-Unity Business Lab at six
high schools. The after-school entrepreneurship program offers
students the chance to learn core business values and practical
skills to develop business ideas with input from area business
leaders, corporations, and visiting professors, including
Jackson.
In connection with Jackson’s growing professional sports
partnership program, the G-Unity Foundation has expanded its reach
as a close working partner with the respective charitable
foundation arms of the Houston Rockets, the Houston Astros, the
Houston Texans, the Sacramento Kings, the Indiana Pacers, the
Minnesota Timberwolves, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the
Washington Commanders.
Additionally, Jackson remains active contributing his time and
resources to support various community outreach programs and
charities including the NAACP Toy Drive, Houston's Christmas Eve
Super Feast, the Houston Symphony, the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo, the American Cancer Society and various, local, regional and
National charities. Every Thanksgiving, Jackson and the G-Unity
Foundation sponsor Turkey Drives in multiple cities across the
US.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
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