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NAF Next 2015 was a huge success and we were left feeling energized and ready to kick off a fantastic academic year. Below are a few highlights and resources from NAF Next.

There were over 60 learning sessions ranging in topics from trends in technology and education to getting 100% internships. Click here to access the learning session presentations on the homepage of ASH!

Year after year we take feedback from the Network to improve NAF Next and deliver an even higher quality professional development conference. If you attended NAF Next, please fill out this survey so we can make NAF Next 2016 even better!

Get ready for back to school with the latest NAF apparel. For a limited time only, we are offering a 10% discount for ALL items in the NAF store. Just use the code “NAFNEXT” at checkout. Bulk orders for your academy are encouraged as prices will decrease. Email nafstore@rokkitwear.com with any custom order requests.

The NAF Next stage was full of inspiring leaders in education and business.

• Dr. Randal Pinkett, entrepreneur, author, and winner of Season 4 of The Apprentice, took the stage to talk about the three essential mindsets to compete in the 21st century. Video here.

• We kicked off NAF Next with the launch of our new brand and a reading of the manifesto. This video serves as great inspiration for teachers, advisory board members, and students to kick off the 2015-16 school year. Video here.

• NAF Founder & Chairman Sandy Weill announced this year’s Sandy Weill Award winner and spoke about how we can strengthen public and private partnerships to further develop our future workforce. Video here.

• Leaders from JPMorgan Chase, the Birmingham Business Alliance, and the mayor of Long Beach, CA engaged in a panel discussion on closing the skills gap. Video here.

• View more video highlights on our YouTube channel.

Tag Yourself in Our Facebook Photo Album

To see more highlights from NAF Next, check out our Facebook photo album and tag yourselves in the photos!