SPECIAL PROGRAMS  ACADEMY OF FINANCE Be a Hillman Entrepreneur Be a Hillman Entrepreneur  Cooperative Career Education (CCE)

 National Academy Foundation— Partnerships for America’s Youth  Umbrella organization for: Academy of Finance Academy of Finance Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Academy of Information Technology Academy of Information Technology  The National Academy Foundation sustains a national network of career academies —Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, and Information Technology-- to support the development of America’s youth toward personal and professional success—in high school, higher education, and throughout their careers

What is the Academy of Finance (AOF)?  It is a Tech Prep accredited high school program that prepares students for careers in the financial service industry through coursework and work experience  A partnership between Prince Georges Community College and University of Maryland College Park, local businesses, and service organizations  A member of the NAF, a non-profit organization founded by American Express, Citigroup, and Business Educators

AOF-Program Requirements  Application Process Minimum 2.5 GPA Minimum 2.5 GPA Completed application Completed application 2 Teacher Recommendations 2 Teacher Recommendations Participation in an Interview Participation in an Interview  Sponsor: Mrs. B. Shockley Mrs. B. Shockley Coordinator: Coordinator: Mrs. M. F. ParrisMrs. M. F. Parris  Course of Study  10th Grade  Computer Software Applications  Banking and Credit  11th Grade  Economics and the World of Finance  Securities Operations  College Accounting  College Accounting  Summer Internship  12th Grade  Financial Planning  International Finance  Management 101—dual enrolment at PGCC  Management 101—dual enrolment at PGCC

Rewards--Academy of Finance at Largo  Special Graduation, 9 College Credits, and Certificate for successful completion of a sequence of classes within the Academy  6-8 week paid summer internship in the field of finance/accounting  Guest speakers from the financial industry  Community Service activities  Stock Market Simulations—Largo High School won 2 nd Place in the MD/DC 2005/06 Spring Competition  Field trips to financial districts in Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Annapolis, MD & New York City, NY  Membership--Future Business Leaders of America

Be a Hillman Entrepreneur  What is The Hillman Entrepreneurs Program? A program that encourages students in any major who are aspiring to start or run a business to apply and qualify for scholarship at PGCC and University of Maryland, College Park. A program that encourages students in any major who are aspiring to start or run a business to apply and qualify for scholarship at PGCC and University of Maryland, College Park. Each student receives a scholarship, mentoring, and summer job placement. Largo is currently partnering with PGCC and UMCP to provide an advantage for successful transfer ( or program) Each student receives a scholarship, mentoring, and summer job placement. Largo is currently partnering with PGCC and UMCP to provide an advantage for successful transfer ( or program)  For more information visit TransferAdvantage.asp TransferAdvantage.asp TransferAdvantage.asp

Cooperative Career Education (CCE)  A school-to-careers program of study designed to assist students in making a smooth transition into the world of work. Since employable traits are nurtured and refined in the classroom, it is imperative that students demonstrate a degree of achievement high enough to render him/her employable in a very competitive market. School- based instruction includes a wide range of employability skills training which prepares students for on-the-job work experience with private industry and governmental agencies.  Students participating in this program will earn 1 credit plus 2-3 work credits  Cooperative Education meets the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Career and Technology Education criteria for Occupational Program Completer status and can be completed in the 12th grade (Prerequisite: Teacher Approval)