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| Headlines | Events| Resources & Grants | Academies in the Spotlight |
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NAF Launches Blog on The Huffington Post NAF President JD Hoye has joined the writers at The Huffington Post, the top news and opinion web site, to provide the voice for career and college readiness. Read our posts on the partnership between Hartford and Rochester academies, career education and the Common Core Standards, and the latest research from America's Promise. |
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Make a Difference this Holiday Season A gift in honor of a loved one is an unique way to show you care, and for the 50,000 students in NAF's network, every donation has the power to improve their education experience. During this season of giving, we hope you will consider a charitable contribution to the National Academy Foundation, in support of our vital work. Thanks to the support of community members, parents and business professionals like you, more of tomorrow's leaders have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Thank you for your commitment. |
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Verizon's "Livin & Givin" Contest Benefits NAF Calling all residents of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Northern New Jersey: Verizon has launched their Livin & Givin contest! By visiting this web site and submitting your information, you will be entered to win a $500 Visa Gift Card, plus a chance to make a donation of $1,000 to the National Academy Foundation. Deadline to enter is December 31st, 2010. Enter today. |
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Curriculum Spotlight: Insurance NAF's insurance course was developed, with the generous support of New York Life, as part of the Academy of Finance curriculum. This course introduces students to the insurance industry and its critical role in the financial services sector and in society. Read our brief Q&A to learn more. |
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NCAC Honors NAF Academies at Conference The National Career Academy Coalition honored several NAF members at their 14th annual conference in November.
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Business Partner Receives "Professional of the Year"
Award On November 19th, 175 industry and post-secondary leaders attended the South Florida Academy of Hospitality & Tourism luncheon, which celebrated philanthropic donors and business & education champions. The event was marked by an awards ceremony in which the "Professional of the Year" was named. This year's winner was Joan Remington, Interim Dean at Florida's International University, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Joan has donated significant funds to maintain the AOHT website. She also provides scholarships, guest speakers, and field trips in support of the academies. (In photo at left: Benton Launerts, Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, Marksman Security, Joan Remington and Alvin L. West, Senior Vice President & CFO, GMCVB. All three are members of the AOHT Advisory Board). |
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In California, NAF Academy Course Receives Higher Education Seal
of Approval The Abraham Lincoln High School Academy of Finance in San Francisco has received the University of California's a-g approval for NAF's Ethics in Business course. The approval further promotes NAF's curriculum as an avenue for preparing students for college by meeting the University of California system subject area requirements. Congratulations! |
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High School, Inc. & Travelers Featured in Book Hartford-based High School, Inc's Academy of Finance and Insurance, along with their leading partner, Travelers were featured in the new book, Social Innovation, Inc. by Jason Saul. In the chapter entitled, "Develop New Pipelines for Talent," Saul uses the academy as an example of how businesses can partner with schools to engage the future workforce. Order the book today. |
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Job Shadowing Day in Apex, North Carolina On November 9th, ninety students and more than 40 businesses participated in Apex High School's Academy of Information Technology's Job Shadowing Day. Pictured here are students Monica Rizk and Cole Bowser shadowing at Borgert Family Chiropractic. |
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