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Weldon STEM High School Career

Academies
Introduction to NAF Academies
Dr. Anitra D. Wells, Superintendent
Mr. John Green, Principal

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Ms. Shanetta Pittman, Academy


Director
Advisory
Board
Meeting
May 9, 2016

Weldon STEM High School


Career Academies
Beginning with grade 9 (2016-2017)
Expected enrollment of 40 students
Two Academies: Health Sciences
Advanced Manufacturing

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(Weldon STEM High School Career Academies)


About NAF

Video Introduction to NAF


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Weldon STEM High School Career Academies


NAF NETWORK

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Weldon STEM High School Career Academies

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Weldon STEM High School Career Academies


NAF EDUCATIONAL DESIGN

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Weldon STEM High School Career Academies


Role of Employer Partners
Provide academy leaders with a bridge to
industry and post-secondary education
Review and localize curriculum
Provide work-based learning experiences to
students
Advocate for academy needs in the community

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Weldon STEM High School Career Academies


Benefits to Partnering with a NAF Academy
Generate positive publicity in the community, as well as
increase exposure in the market served by the company
Lower recruitment and training costs by developing future
employees local to the firm
Create a diverse talent pipeline that reaffirms the firms
commitment to youth and education
Increase interest in the industry by influencing the future
workforce
Meet a corporate social responsibility or employee
engagement pledge
Improve graduation rates in local communities
Provide an opportunity for employees to contribute to the
community in a meaningful way, making use of their professional
training through skills-based volunteering
Create shared value by working together in our communities
with promising young students
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