We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for NAF Next 2024: Our Mission, taking place July 8-11 in Kissimmee, FL at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center!
NAF Next is a dynamic professional development conference that brings together education, business and community leaders to address some of the biggest challenges facing education and the workforce. Get ready to attend engaging learning sessions, innovation studio sessions, and hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Hakeem Olusey, a renowned Astrophysicist and television personality!
Click here to register. Contact your NAF portfolio manager if you have questions or need assistance.
As a reminder, Friday, June 7th, is the final day to make a hotel reservation and receive the conference/discounted rate for NAF Next 2024. To receive the conference rate, please use this link.
WBL "To Do" Items for Academy Leaders in June
Enter WBL activities from the 2023-24 school year into the WBL Participation Tracker and encourage students to complete the Reflection Form after each activity (all activities must be entered by July 31st).
For students completing an internship, mentored industry project, clinical experience, or apprenticeship/youth apprenticeship this summer, make sure to add the information in NAFTrack under “Manage Internships.” The only exception is for students completing an experience through the National Partner Internship Program (NPIP). NAF Staff will upload those internships behalf of those students
Encourage students to document their summer internships/jobs/activities so they can reflect on them and share their experiences when they come back in the fall.
WBL at NAF Next
There are many WBL-related Learning Sessions and Innovation Studio sessions taking place at NAF Next. Here are just a few to pique your interest!
Not Their Parents’ Internship: Innovative, Scalable Career Preparation Activities for Students
Double the Opportunity with NAF Expeditions & WBL Activities
A Roadmap for Meaningful WBL
Reaching New Heights: How to Implement Career Awareness & Exploration Activities
In the Tech Lab, staff will be holding repeat sessions and demos of NAFTrack Students (the upgraded version of students.naftrack.org) and the WBL Participation Tracker. There will also be dedicated time where you can enter WBL Tracker Activities with NAF's support.
Visit the full agenda and the conference app (launching in early July) to view full descriptions. See you July 8-11 in Kissimmee, FL!
Do your students need help navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes? Pelham Edge Admissions is offering a free workshop on June 20th, 2024 that will focus on writing essays, finding scholarships and building a competitive student profile for admission.
To RSVP, you can click on this link here.
As your seniors prepare for graduation, encourage them to join the NAF alumni network! Membership is free and provides alumni with access to networking, career opportunities, scholarships, mentorship, and more. Let’s support them in continuing their NAF experience beyond high school.
Looking to gain knowledge about today’s most in-demand professional skills related to Coding, Digital & Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and more? NAF students, educators, and alumni now have access to 100% FREE online courses and modules through the Infosys Springboard Digital Academy! Check out this guide to learn how to set up an account and start learning! Please share this incredible resource with students as they prepare for summer internships or as they seek to complement their classroom learning with professional skills.
Need technical support? Get that support in one of three ways:
Email support@naf.org for assistance with technical issues. For quick resolutions, please include Academy ID. Screenshots are also helpful for reference when experiencing a technical issue.
Find the ? button on the bottom right screen of any Academy Support Hub (ASH) page and submit a ticket for help or to schedule office hours for training and extended support.
In Academy Support Hub (ASH), click on Learning Center, then on Academy Support. Search "Support Library” articles for help on your issue.
