1. COPYRIGHT © 2014 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JULY 2014 National Academy Foundation Insert Academy Name & Theme Click on photo for “About NAF” Video

2. Academy Name High School Name [Academy grades] [Academy student enrollment] [Academy student profile/demographics] Integrated curriculum, including industry and core academics Sequenced Work-Based Learning Experiences

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7. Provide academy leaders with a bridge to industry and post- secondary education Provide work-based learning experiences to students Role of Business Partners

8. COPYRIGHT © 2014 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JULY 2014 Internships: NAF Gold Standards Internships are related to the academy theme Students are paid (120 – 180+ hours) Each student has an individual learning plan with clear learning outcomes There is a formal evaluation by the work-site supervisor There are clear connections to academic & classroom instruction

9. COPYRIGHT © 2014 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JULY 2014 Benefits to Providing an Internship Create a pool of skilled and motivated potential employees Improve employee retention and morale Reduce training/recruiting costs for new employees Partner with schools to prepare students for their future Provide developmental opportunities for current workforce Generate positive publicity Establish meaningful relationships with young people Enhance capacity to manage a diverse workforce

10. COPYRIGHT © 2014 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JULY 2014 Benefits to Students Apply academic and technical classroom learning Develop workplace competencies Establish a clear connection between education and work Explore possible careers Impost post-graduation options for employment and education Practice positive work habits and attitudes and understand the expectations of the workplace Be motivated to stay in school, graduate, and pursue college Establish professional contacts for future employment

11. COPYRIGHT © 2014 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JULY 2014 Volunteer to host an intern this summer Invite your peers to host an intern this summer Identify a supervisor for your intern Interview intern Attend Supervisor Orientation Provide experience next summer Evaluate experience at mid-point and conclusion What we need from you:

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