Since 1980, NAF has been committed to preparing America’s future workforce, and our continued commitment to innovation and success has led to the growth of our network and a 99% senior graduation rate.
Starting a NAF academy can help to increase the graduation rate of the school and district as well as to enhance academy students’ confidence to take charge of their futures and to succeed in college, career, and beyond. Read more about our membership benefits here. As you start planning for a NAF academy, NAF staff is available to assist with the application process, to facilitate the completion of the Year of Planning (YOP) program, and to provide support after the academy’s YOP graduation.
The Year of Planning (YOP) program is a structured, developmental process in which NAF academy portfolio managers provide guided technical assistance to plan and align resources for the implementation of a NAF academy that takes an average of one year. The YOP program establishes a sustainable foundation that ensures the success of a NAF academy to prepare college and career ready students. For more Year of Planning (YOP) benefits, click here.
Complete the interest survey to find out if your district/school is prepared to meet NAF’s expectations for the implementation of the NAF educational design to create a NAF career academy. Note: While NAF is always interested in establishing new partnerships, acceptance is limited at this time. For 2023-2024 pricing information, click here.
To learn more about entering the NAF network and applying to create a NAF academy, please contact Jennifer Geisler, Director, Emerging Academies at jgeisler@naf.org.
NAF offers two options for entry to the NAF network:
1. Year of Planning Program: District/schools that wish to start a career academy and have little or no experience in creating a career-focused program.
2. Fast Track Program: District/schools with a functioning career academy that implements most of the NAF standards of practice, are NCAC or Linked Learning Certified, or are advanced in the academy planning process and wish to add new NAF academies should apply through NAF’s Fast Track Program.
The Admissions Center is open for 2023-24. To apply, contact jgeisler@naf.org for eligibility requirements.
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