• Join a NAF Academy

    Benefits

    1. NAF graduates complete college faster, earn more, and have stronger ties to their communities than their peers

    2. NAF students gain exposure to different career paths, helping students to make informed decisions for college attendance and career goals

    3. NAF curriculum is regularly updated to reflect current industry trends

    4. As part of the national NAF Network, NAF academies have access to

    5. NAF students have the opportunity to expand learning beyond the classroom into the workforce

    6. The NAF academy is supported by a local advisory board that provides college and career workshops, job shadows, and internships!

    7. Students become part of a national network that they can tap into all throughout their careers

    8. Students have access to NAFTrack Certified Hiring, a promise to give special consideration to job applicants who, as high school graduates, earned a NAF credential. Several of America’s top companies have partnered with NAF on this groundbreaking initiative.

     

    How to Join

    Volunteer - Join thousands of volunteers across the country by getting involved with Dillard High School’s NAF academies! Many opportunities exist for you to share your time and expertise with NAF Academy teachers and students. Contact Ms. Chandra Powell to learn more.

    1. Mentor students

    2. Present an in-class presentation or workshop about your industry

    3. Lead a workshop on resume writing, interviewing techniques, or other college and career skills

    4. Participate in mock and informational interviews

    5. Host a job shadow

    6. Provide a paid internship

    7. Collaborate with teachers to help integrate industry trends into the curriculum

    8. Join the advisory board: Jean Mason

    Corporate Engagement

    Is your company interested in shaping America’s future workforce with highly skilled and diverse talent? There are many ways companies, like Verizon, KPMG, and HP, interact with NAF academies at the local and national levels to make a difference in the lives of young people. If you are interested in providing any of the below opportunities, please contact Lucille Flynn at Jean.Mason@browardschools.com

    1. Scholarships

    2. App development challenges

    3. Sponsorships

    4. Internships

    5. Start-Up Awards

    6. Hackathons

    7. Business development projects

    8. Other innovative projects

    d. Alumni i. NAF Academy Alumni – get connected to the NAF Alumni Network by filling out this short form and joining NAF’s national LinkedIn group.