The National Academy Foundation hosted its 2010 conferences at the Philadelphia Marriott on July 9-13. 

Check out photos from the event.

View a sample of the workshop presentations. Please refer to the program books to determine the session number for the files you are looking for.

Click here to view workshop presentations from past years.

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Every Academy needs a full complement of Advisory Board members in order to provide NAF Academy students a robust, enriching Academy experience.  

NAF Advisory Boards bridge schools and communities, and consist of approximately 15 business leaders and community members. These individuals together provide the classroom speakers, mentors, job-shadowing venues, funding for scholarships, and paid internships for all eligible Academy students.  

A NAF Academy Advisory Board member:

Corporate leadership and philanthropic contributions propel NAF support to local Academies.
 
NAF’s major supporters include:

American Express
Bloomberg LP
Capital One Foundation
Citi Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
James Irvine Foundation
Pearson Foundation
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Motorola Foundation
Starr Foundation
Travelers
Verizon
Xerox Corporation
Weill Family Foundation

 
Other significant contributors include:

NAF Academies depend on Advisory Board members for a wide array of resources, time, expertise, and support.

But who is there for Advisory Board members in need of resources, guidance, and support?

Advisory Board members can count on NAF.

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When you host an internship position for a NAF Academy student, you and your business benefit.

NAF Academy students are enthusiastic, prepared, and highly conscientious. Each has the potential to add value and efficiency to your workplace environment.

These are the components of a compensated, professional NAF Academy internship:

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The paid, professional internship is a critical component in the NAF academy experience.

Here’s how a paid, professional NAF academy internship works: