{"id":553,"date":"2014-07-14T10:48:01","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T10:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/madison\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2024-09-09T20:56:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T20:56:20","slug":"naf-academies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/madison\/academics\/naf-academies\/","title":{"rendered":"NAF Academies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"NAFEstablished in 1980, NAF’s mission is to address social and economic disparities by preparing students for college, careers, and future success through hands-on, career-focused learning. NAF academies, which are small learning communities within public high schools, offer curricula in industries like finance, engineering, information technology, health sciences, and hospitality and tourism.<\/p>\n

Here at James Madison Academic Campus (JMAC), we proudly offer two career academies: NAF Academy of Health Sciences and NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.<\/p>\n

NAF emphasizes experiential learning, providing students with work-based learning opportunities, internships, and mentorship from industry professionals. These programs are designed to help students explore career options, develop professional skills, and establish critical workplace connections, ultimately aiming to shape a diverse and well-prepared workforce. NAF has grown significantly, now serving more than 112,000 students across more than 600 academies in 35 states, with a remarkable 99% graduation rate among its seniors.<\/p>\n

To provide JMAC students with hands-on learning experiences, our school\u2019s NAF Advisory Board<\/a> and teachers have meticulously crafted opportunities for students to engage directly with professionals in health sciences and hospitality and tourism. Throughout the semester, academy students participate in various activities, including classroom visits from industry experts, field trips, job shadowing, internships, and mentorship programs. These experiences challenge students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings and receive guidance on work-based learning projects.<\/p>\n

JMAC has successfully partnered with numerous businesses to support our academies. These partnerships are designed to foster a mutually beneficial relationship, contributing to the success of our school and our students. Anticipated benefits of the program include improved attendance, better student behavior, a more positive school environment, stronger community and partnership ties, and overall enhanced student achievement.<\/p>\n

NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism<\/h2>\n

The NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism at JMAC equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in one of the world\u2019s largest industries. This academy offers a specialized curriculum that covers a wide range of topics including customer service, event planning, travel and tourism management, and the fundamentals of the hospitality industry. Students are engaged in real-world learning experiences that allow them to apply classroom knowledge in professional settings such as internships and job shadowing.<\/p>\n

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<\/th>\n9th Grade<\/th>\n10th\u00a0 Grade<\/th>\n11th Grade<\/th>\n12th Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Semester one<\/td>\nIntro to NAF<\/td>\nEvent Planning<\/td>\nIntro to Culinary Arts<\/td>\nAdvanced Culinary Arts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Semester two<\/td>\nIntro to NAF<\/td>\nPrinciples of Business: Customer Service<\/td>\nIntro to Culinary Arts<\/td>\nAdvanced Culinary Arts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NAF Academy of Health Sciences<\/h2>\n

The NAF Academy of Health Sciences at JMAC offers a rigorous and immersive curriculum that prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing health sciences professions. Working and learning in the academy, students can earn professional certifications and hands-on experiences that allow them to enter the workforce directly or continue their education in college. Students learn about medical terminology, patient care, and healthcare systems in JMAC classrooms and labs. Business partners and our NAF Advisory Board ensure the curriculum is aligned with industry needs, and provide internship, mentorship, and job shadowing experiences. This approach not only enhances students’ technical knowledge but also helps them develop essential soft skills, such as communication and teamwork.<\/p>\n

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<\/th>\n9th Grade<\/th>\n10th\u00a0 Grade<\/th>\n11th Grade<\/th>\n12th Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Semester one<\/td>\nIntro to NAF<\/td>\nHealth Careers Exploration<\/td>\nHuman Physiology & Anatomy<\/td>\nMedical Terminology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Semester two<\/td>\nIntro to NAF<\/td>\nGlobal Health<\/td>\nHuman Physiology & Anatomy<\/td>\nProfessional Ethics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NAF Academies at JMAC: A Brief History<\/h2>\n

Under the leadership of then-principal Gregory Ogunbowale, JMAC successfully completed the NAF Year of Planning during the 2013-14 school year, laying the groundwork for full program implementation during the 2014-15 school year.<\/p>\n

Recognizing that many students in urban settings need additional motivation to focus on their education and regularly attend school, Ogunbowale believed that providing students with clear goals tied to their education would serve as a powerful incentive. By connecting what students learn in the classroom with career opportunities and future educational paths, NAF academies give students a tangible reason to engage more deeply in their studies. Upon completing the program, students earn certification, which can be used to secure employment in their field of study or serve as a valuable credential when applying to colleges.<\/p>\n

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NAF is a national education nonprofit that connects high schools with industry leaders in high-growth professions to transform the students learning experience.Established in 1980, NAF’s mission is to address social and economic disparities by preparing students for college, careers, and future success through hands-on, career-focused learning. NAF academies, which are small learning communities within public […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":2179,"parent":184,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\"\"James Madison Academic Campus is an MPS high school on the Northwest Side of Milwaukee. It is a United Way Community School that operates three NAF Academies: Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, and Health Science.\r\n\r\nNAF is an educational non-profit organization formerly known as\u00a0the National Academy Foundation. NAF academies operate primarily in urban public school districts, and has been partnering with existing high schools in high-need communities to enhance school systems at a low cost. NAF academies can take the form of small learning communities within larger schools or as stand-alone public high schools. NAF currently has academies in 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the United States. NAF academies are organized around one of five career themes \u2013 Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, Health Sciences, or Engineering \u2013viable industries with demonstrated growth and strong potential in the years ahead. In addition to core academic courses, students take industry-specific classes related to these themes and participate in work-based learning activities to put their lessons into action.\r\n\r\nTo give JMAC students the opportunity to turn lessons into action, the JMAC Advisory Board and teachers have carefully designed opportunities for JMAC students to interact throughout the semester with the professional worlds of\u00a0Health Sciences<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Hospitality and Tourism, and Finance<\/strong><\/a>. These desired interactions include classroom speaker visits, field trips and experiences, job shadowing, internships, and opportunities for professionals to mentor student and assist with work-based learning projects.\r\n

National Academy Foundation: Academy of Health Science<\/h2>\r\n\"\"The NAF Academy of Health Science<\/a>\u00a0connects high school students interested in pursuing health-related degrees and professions in healthcare, one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The curriculum covers an introduction to healthcare careers, foundations in healthcare, and partners with Project-Lead-the-Way science courses such as Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, and Medical Interventions.\r\n

National Academy Foundation: Academy of\u00a0Finance<\/h2>\r\nThe\u00a0NAF Academy of Finance<\/a>\u00a0connects high school students with the world of financial services and personal finance, offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit, financial planning, global finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics.\r\n

National Academy Foundation: Academy of\u00a0Hospitality and Tourism<\/h2>\r\nIn conjunction with our culinary arts programs, the\u00a0NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism connects high school students with opportunities in hospitality, event management, lodging, and tourism activities, offering a curriculum that covers\u00a0event planning, culinary arts, global cultures\/geography, leisure activities, and hospitality management.\r\n

Activities include<\/h3>\r\n