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April is Internship Awareness Month! We're highlighting amazing opportunities and events across the NAF network and reinforcing the power and importance of internships. 

“One of the reasons why high school students should do internships is because of the networking.”

- Araceli, NAF alumni, former student intern at Capital One


“In a labor market where an estimated half of jobs come through networks, social capital remains the other key currency for getting ahead.”

- Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of education research at the Clayton Christensen Institute and NAF Next 2023 Guest Speaker

Are you a first time internship supervisor or looking to make the experience more impactful? Check out our resources for internship supervisors!

NAF Announcements

NAF Appoints Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith, to Board of Directors


We're happy to announce the appointment of esteemed businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Robert F. Smith NAF's Board of Directors, as a Vice Chairman.


In addition to his Board appointment, Smith has generously pledged a new $15 million personal gift to NAF. 

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Network Highlights

MI Career Fair 

Pontiac High School, Detroit


Over 80 students and 30 parents participated in engaging sessions and a career fair led by industry professionals from LSHA, General Motors, the U.S. Armed Forces, and others.

 “As a first-time initiative, this event was quite successful. According to the staff, this was the largest turnout the school has ever had and certainly for a Saturday morning post-snow storm. I am grateful for all community and corporate partners who attended. “

Dr. Sheila Sherman, CTE District Supervisor, Pontiac School District

Dallas Internship Expo


On March 29, over 250 NAF Academy juniors took their first steps into the workforce, by virtually interviewing for paid internship opportunities at the annual Dallas Internship Expo, sponsored by Capital One. Forty organizations with 218 internship opportunities interviewed students!

NEW! NAF Industry & Community Partners LinkedIn Group

Connect with other professionals!


Use our Industry & Community Partners LinkedIn Group to connect with like-minded professionals and share the great work in your area. 

Join the LinkedIn Group

Upcoming Events

April 11 - Miami Student Conference

Over 1,800 high school students will participate in the Miami Student Conference! The conference features keynote speaker Jennifer Arbelaez from Akamai Technologies, internship interviews, and sessions on cybersecurity, bitcoin, artificial intelligence, finance, engineering and hospitality.

 

April 12 - Western New York Student Conference

The NAF Western New York Regional advisory board and State Farm Insurance are sponsoring a student conference to prepare students for exciting careers and challenges that lie ahead. Session topics will include: sports careers, accounting careers, social media jobs, interviewing skills, personal branding, and LinkedIn training.  

 

April 20 - Charlotte Engineering Early College Expo

This is a premier showcase event for 12th-grade students at the Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC). Teams of students have devoted the last four years of their education to figure out how to problem solve using the engineering design process. The expo, held yearly, is a public event where the students showcase this knowledge and their year-long design and development projects.  


April 25 - New York City Finance Academy Workshop

NAF in partnership with The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Manhattan/Bronx chapter will host an In-person “CPA Career Day” for NYC NAF Academy of Finance. CPA Career Day consists of sessions facilitated by accountant and finance industry partners from public and private sectors, NYC NAF alumni, and college students panel discussions. The event concludes in the afternoon with a visit and tour of a local firm. 

For more information, please contact Darrell Kain, Director, Advisory Board Activation, at dkain@naf.org.

Network Resources

Strategic Planning for Advisory Boards


Last month, panelists, Carlos Vazquez and Wendy Kallergis, shared about a strategic planning process to plan impactful events for students. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise!

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Join us at NAF's 19th Annual Benefit

Darrell Kain

Director, Advisory Board Activation

dkain@naf.org

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