Congratulations to Winners and Finalists in the 2024 Challenge Season!
Here are the top competitors in the 2024-25 academic year NFTE World Series of Innovation.
Imagination League - Citi Foundation Youth Economic Advancement Challenge
The Challenge: Develop a digital app idea to help kids find jobs in their community and learn new skills.
Winners
- First Place: , Stock Up on Jobz facilitates local job discovery and financial skill development for children through an innovative app. The app not only provides opportunities to find local jobs but also allows users to connect their earnings directly to investment opportunities, helping them build financial skills and grow their money. Developed by Michal Lucian Prenoveau (12) and Avi Dhillon (12), Tampa, Florida, USA See their video here.
- Second Place: , Kidpreneurs Chronicles offers a podcast for young entrepreneurs, delivering inspiring content about business and creativity. Designed for children aged 7 to 12, this podcast features age-appropriate content, highlighting inspiring young entrepreneurs and providing valuable lessons about business and creativity in a fun and engaging way. Developed by Mayra Chaparro (11), Ximena Hernandez (11), Mia Fernandez (11), Western Internation School, Honduras See their video here.
- Third Place: , SkillFusion is an innovative idea that addresses the need for a platform where students can connect, share, and exchange skills. The heart of SkillFusion is the Community Skill Exchange Café, a place where students looking to learn new skills can meet those who want to teach. In this collaborative space, individuals can share their expertise by teaching workshops, and earning credits to attend future workshops. Developed by Ch Omar Aitzaz (12), Ch Aitzaz Rasool Sandhu (12), Abdullah Saad (11), Maryam Khalil (11), Beacon House School System, Allama Iqbal Town Branch Lahore, Pakistan See their video here.
Finalists
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sdg 8
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sdg 4
Increase the number of youths with technical and vocational skills
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sdg 6
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sdg 8
Help everyone have a good job and make sure that everyone, including people who might have trouble finding work, can earn money and have a happy, safe place to work.
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sdg 3
Promote high quality access to physical and/or mental wellbeing in your community.