Number of Classes
90 Days
Session Duration
Self- paced asynchronous with weekly virtual check-ins
School Subjects Alignment
Course Description
Turn your big ideas into real-world ventures. Next-Level Startup empowers students to use open-source AI tools to brainstorm, test, and refine business concepts while mastering the essentials of business planning and digital literacy. Whether self-paced or guided through weekly virtual coaching sessions, this course helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset, sharpen problem-solving abilities, and strengthen communication skills — all through the lens of innovation and technology.
State Standards
- CTE Framework for these four strands
- Business Technology
- Employability & Career Readiness Skills
- Management & Entrepreneurship
- Digital Literacy / Technology Literacy (aligned with the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Framework)
Skills Learned
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- AI-supported learning
About NFTE
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global education nonprofit that activates the entrepreneurial mindset in young people from under-resourced communities. NFTE’s curriculum and digital learning tools empower students to think like entrepreneurs—solving real-world problems, building leadership and financial skills, and preparing for college, career, and community success. NFTE currently serves students in over 25 U.S. states and 30+ countries, offering a continuum of programs from short innovation challenges to semester- and year-long accredited courses.