May Advisory Board Newsletter

Greetings Marketing,

We’re excited to celebrate many recent successes across our national network:

201 academies have reached Katherine Blasik Distinguished level — NAF's highest level of achievement. Check out the winners!
We're taking work-based learning to a whole new level! Introducing: Outcomes-Driven Work-Based Learning, launching this summer at NAF Next in Phoenix, Arizona!
Six academies, from Louisiana, Florida, Missouri, Michigan, and California, have been selected to present their work-based learning projects at the 19th Annual NAF Benefit in New York on May 16. Join us!

Planning Resources

Now is an ideal time to begin planning for the 2023-24 school year! The strategic planning process helps the academy and board to make practical and impactful plans for success.

NAF has curated several resources to help you in this process (here's a strategic planning example). If you need assistance, contact your NAF portfolio manager or Darrell Kain, Director Advisory Board Activation.

Data and Storytelling Templates

Use our customizable storytelling templates to celebrate your success stories and share data in a visually compelling way! Showcasing data in this format can also guide your future planning and inspire people to get involved.

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Network Highlights

Miami Student Conference

More than 1,800 NAF students had the opportunity to hear from keynote speaker Jennifer Arbelaez of Akamai Technologies. Jennifer shared her career path from being a NAF academy student to completing a bachelor’s degree, and taking on technical leadership roles at Akamai.

Volunteer Week

NAF is grateful for our volunteers who support us in ensuring our students are college, career, and future ready. Hear from NAF Miami-Dade STEM Board Member John Curran on why he chooses to volunteer with NAF. Watch now!

Celebrating AANHPI Islander Heritage Month

In opening ourselves up to hear all voices and perspectives, we can push forward into a world of more equity and inclusion. At NAF, we work to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have the necessary opportunities to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.

Share with us! How are you using Employer Resource Groups or Affinity Groups to increase student impact?

Join NAF's Industry & Community Partners LinkedIn Group

Connect with other professionals on NAF’s Advisory Board and our partners to celebrate, advocate for, and share work-based learning opportunities for high school students.

Join the LinkedIn Group

Darrell Kain

Director, Advisory Board Activation

dkain@naf.org

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