National Youth

NFTE Names 18-Year-Old Josh Kreuger of St. Louis Top Young Entrepreneur of 2022

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) celebrated 18-year-old Josh Kreuger of Missouri as the winner of the 17th annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), with additional support from American Student Assistance. Forty regional champions traveled to New York to compete in a pitching competition on October 13. Elimination rounds culminated in three national finalists taking the stage at 787 Seventh Avenue. In front of an audience, they pitched their businesses to a panel of VIP judges.

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  • Elimination rounds culminated in three national finalists taking the stage at 787 Seventh Avenue.
  • In front of an audience, they pitched their businesses to a panel of VIP judges.
  • "In a time when innovative thinking is the new economic currency, the entrepreneurial mindset of our young competitors shines bright," said NFTE CEO Dr. J.D.
  • A global nonprofit founded in 1987, NFTE provides high-quality entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students with a focus on under-resourced communities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Awards D.C. Teen with $50,000 Scholarship, a Toyota Corolla, and a $5,000 Kohl's Gift Card, During Star-Studded Annual "National Youth of the Year" Celebration

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation's leading youth non-profit organization, named Asha H-R. its 2022-2023 National Youth of the Year in a star-studded 75th anniversary celebration ceremony, sponsored by Toyota, Kohl's and Mondelēz International. 

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  • Asha H-R. was selected among six finalists to receive the prestigious honor of the National title, representing over 4 million youth in Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation.
  • At nine years old, Asha quickly found a sense of community at her local Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, calling it her "chosen home" ever since.
  • "I am honored to be recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the 2022-2023 National Youth of the Year," said Asha.
  • For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

Urban Word: 2022 National Youth Poet Laureate Headed to Harvard

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Alyssa Gaines , 2022 winner of the annual National Youth Poet Laureate (NYPL) competitionand the first NYPL winner from Indianapoliswill head to Harvard University where she hopes to combine her love of poetry with her studies.

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  • Alyssa Gaines , 2022 winner of the annual National Youth Poet Laureate (NYPL) competitionand the first NYPL winner from Indianapoliswill head to Harvard University where she hopes to combine her love of poetry with her studies.
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    2022 National Youth Poet Laureate Alyssa Gaines (Photo credit/source: Lauren Gallagher)
    Im so excited to head to college, said Alyssa, 18.
  • The National Youth Poet Laureate Program, an initiative of Urban Word , celebrates our nations top youth poets who show commitment to artistic excellence, civic engagement, and social impact.
  • Founded in New York City in 2008, the Youth Poet Laureate Program partners with local and national literary arts organizations to elevate youth voices at the forefront of social change.

NFTE Student Wins $10,000 in Rob Dyrdek's "See It, Believe It, Do It" Challenge

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amylah Charles, an 18-year-old from the Los Angeles metro area and founder of CurlyCrownz, crushed July's Do-Or-Dier Visionary Foundation's (DODVF) See It, Believe It, Do It Challenge, winning $10,000 for her natural hair care company.

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  • Also, a 2021 champion of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, Charles plans to use her winnings to secure a mass manufacturer.
  • The Eleanor Roosevelt High School graduate is still reeling from theSee It, Believe It, Do Itexperience.
  • Heacknowledges the work of NFTE as a global nonprofit that has long been "at the forefront of teaching entrepreneurship to youth.
  • To learn about the Oct. 13 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, visit NFTE.com .

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Extraordinary Military-Connected Teen '2022 National Military Youth of the Year'

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selected among five outstanding regional finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated military Youth Centers across the country and overseas, Ahsha B., of Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base has been named the 2022 National Military Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selected among five outstanding regional finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs of America-affiliated military Youth Centers across the country and overseas, Ahsha B., of Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base has been named the 2022 National Military Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • After a move from Virginia to rural Georgia, Ahsha's parents encouraged her to join the Military base's Youth Center.
  • National Military Youth of the Year is a component of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year recognition program for Club and Youth Center members.
  • Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter .

USPA SECURES A PERMANENT HOME FOR POLO IN SOUTH FLORIDA WITH AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB PALM BEACH FROM WELLINGTON EQUESTRIAN PARTNERS

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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The U.S. Polo Association has purchased one of the premier polo clubs in the world located in Wellington, Florida.

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  • The U.S. Polo Association has purchased one of the premier polo clubs in the world located in Wellington, Florida.
  • The USPA is confident that continuing to strive for excellence will lead to even greater demand for polo.
  • South Florida is the home of the USPA and USPA Global Licensing, as well as the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame and the Polo Training Foundation.
  • Wellington Equestrian Partners, LLC ("WEP") is a Wellington based partnership whose primary mission is to enhance and preserve Wellington's equestrian economy.

Toyota Awards New Corolla to Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year Winner

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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BRISTOL, Conn., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brianna P. was introduced to the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol at age 9, timid and unsure of what her future held. Having watched her family struggle with addiction and difficult life choices, Brianna grew up much faster than many of her peers.

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  • Brianna's amazing story is the reason why she was selected as the 2021-22 Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year Winner, and why she was awarded a new Toyota Corolla during a special presentation at Stephen Toyota in Bristol, Connecticut, on April 1.
  • Brianna was joined by the 2020-21 winner Josias R., who is also a member of Bristol Boys & Girls Club and was awarded a Corolla from Stephen Toyota last year.
  • National Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier recognition for teens who have made outstanding contributions to their family, school, community and local Club while overcoming personal obstacles.
  • This is the 11th Corolla that Toyota has awarded to a National Youth of the Year winner since 2011.And it's one component of Toyota's longstanding relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS SURPASSES $200 MILLION IN FUNDING TO PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Since its launch in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than 1,000 research grants to improve outcomes and treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.

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  • Since its launch in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than 1,000 research grants to improve outcomes and treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.
  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels is one of the largest non-profit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country.
  • Primary funding for Hyundai Hope On Wheels comes from Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers.
  • Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has pledged $200 million in support of more than 1,000 childhood cancer research grants.

NFTE Celebrates 35 Years, Honoring Corporate Partner Intuit, Eden Bodyworks CEO Jasmine Lawrence and Goldman Sachs’ Tucker York

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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The three student winners of the 2021 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (NYEC) presented the awards to corporate partner Intuit , NFTE alumna Jasmine Lawrence, and longstanding board member Tucker York, in honor of their commitment to furthering entrepreneurship education.

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  • The three student winners of the 2021 NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (NYEC) presented the awards to corporate partner Intuit , NFTE alumna Jasmine Lawrence, and longstanding board member Tucker York, in honor of their commitment to furthering entrepreneurship education.
  • Additionally, NFTE presented Randall Baugh, Managing Director, Head of Compliance, The Bancorp, Inc., with the Exemplary Board Service Award.
  • Lawrence started EDEN BodyWorks at age 13, and her products are now sold by major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Sally Hansen.
  • Tucker York, a longtime NFTE supporter and volunteer and Global Co-Head of Consumer and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Air Force Association Announces Gannon University's Continued Support as CyberPatriot Cyber Silver Sponsor

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association's CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education program announced today that Gannon University will continue its support of the program for a second consecutive year.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association's CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education program announced today that Gannon University will continue its support of the program for a second consecutive year.
  • Over the past year, Gannon has provided financial support, supported local CyberPatriot teams, and hosted AFA CyberCamps.
  • The support of Gannon University allows CyberPatriot to continue expanding its programs and encouraging STEM education among America's youth.
  • CyberPatriot, the nation's largest youth cyber education program, is AFA's flagship STEM program dedicated to strengthening cyber skills among American youth.