What is National Entrepreneurship Week?

On February 20 - 27, 2010, the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education will sponsor the 4th annual National Entrepreneurship Week, a Celebration of the heritage of entrepreneurship in America and NEW opportunities for a NEW GENERATION!   In 2006 the US Congress established the need for celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week as a celebration of American entrepreneurs and the lifelong learning educational opportunities that prepare the NEW business leaders of the future. Read the US Congress Resolution

Who's Involved in the NEW Movement?

  Joining the NEW Movement in the continuing Celebration with the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education are the Consortium Members, State Leadership Teams, and Sponsors who support the entrepreneurial culture and advocate for entrepreneurship education everywhere. These leaders are students, individuals, groups, organizations, companies, and entrepreneurs from every walk of life who participate in celebrating America’s heritage, creativity, and innovation.

What is The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education?

A national membership organization composed of 100+ agencies and institutions supporting entrepreneurship education as a lifelong learning process. Member organizations represent over 40,000 teachers that annually reach at least 2 million students nationwide. Our mission is to incorporate entrepreneurship education within all disciplines, to infuse students with the entrepreneurial mindset, and encourage our members to work together to create educational opportunities to meet the demands of a global economy. We believe that entrepreneurs are not “born”, but rather they “become” through the experiences of their lives. Learn more about the Consortium's Mission and White Paper. The Consortium publishes a quarterly newsletter "EntrepreNews & Views". Read Current Issue

What is the Consortium philosophy about entrepreneurship as a lifelong learning process?

Over the past 25 years the Consortium has developed the following core values that support its vision and mission. Read our Core Values....

Why are there two Celebrations for Entrepreneurship Week?

The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education voted to continue the momentum established in the first annual National Entrepreneurship Week by hosting National Entrepreneurship Week again in February, 2008, 2009, 2010, etc., encouraging participation by all organizations interested in implementing the message from the U S House of Representatives in June 2006. The Kauffman Foundation decided to promote Global Entrepreneurship Week in November, in partnership with the UK Enterprise Week which is held every November. In July, 2007, we posted this letter of invitation and explanation on our website that we have also sent to all of our networks. It is good to have multiple ways to celebrate the value added by entrepreneurship education. We encourage you to Celebrate in the time that works best for you and your organization or celebrate both!