The NAF Academies of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Department of Career and Technical Education Named Semi-Finalist for Career Z Challenge

Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is thrilled to announce its selection as a semi-finalist in the prestigious Career Z Challenge. This recognition reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to excellence in preparing students for successful careers in various industries through its career pathway programs and largest number of nationally distinguished @NAFcareeracads. The [...]

HGHS MIT Engineering Design Workshop!

Our Hialeah Gardens Senior High School Academy of Engineering has partnered with the MIT Engineering Design Workshop!  This 4 week hybrid program has students designing innovative projects under the mentorship of MIT professors, HGHS alumni, and NAF Academy Lead Teacher, Mr. Alex Garrido.

By | August 4th, 2021|Academy of Engineering, Engineering, Industry Partners|

Hospitality & Tourism Leader Awards Scholarships

NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism students, Ahmed Middlebrooks, Homestead Senior High, and Sabrina Mosqueda, Miami Beach High were the first awardees of the $10,000 George Neary Academic Excellence in Education Award. Recipients were selected for $1500 scholarships awarded through the generosity of George Neary, retired GMCVB Associate VP, and member Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) [...]

New officers announced for Miami NAF STEM Advisory Board

Congratulations to the new board officers for the STEM Advisory Board. Chair: Albert Sosa, HNTB Vice Chair: Sandra Hodge, Stantec Secretary: Alejandra Lorenzo, ITWomen/NOAA Treasurer: Omi Ramirez, Miami Dade College, Eduardo J. Padron Campus Immediate Past Chair: James Osteen, Jr.

By | July 17th, 2020|Advisory Board, Industry Partners, NAF, STEM|

Announcing Job Shadow Day – February 4, 2020

Sign Up Today to Host Students on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Job Shadow Day is a nationwide effort where hundreds of thousands of work-places welcome millions of student shadows through their doors. Job Shadowing is an academically motivating educational activity dedicated to giving kids an up-close look at the world of work. Contact Ann Fields at 305-693-3030 [...]

By | October 22nd, 2019|Industry Partners, Job Shadow Day, Work Based Learning|

Miami Lakes Educational Center Students Receive Outstanding Mentoring Opportunity at Technology Powerhouse Cisco Headquarters!

Every year, Cisco supports Girls in ICT Day at the numerous headquarters around the globe. International Girls in ICT Day is an initiative backed by all ITU Member States in ITU Plenipotentiary Resolution 70 (Rev. Dubai, 2018), it aims to encourage and empower girls and young women to consider studies and car​eers in the growing [...]

By | May 6th, 2019|Academy of Information Technology, Industry Partners, STEM|

Congratulations CIO Council scholarships winners!

Congratulations to Miami Lakes Educational Center NAF Academy of CISCO IT students, Amanda Pino, Rushawn Johnson, Joshua Marzan; and Ramon Conde NAF Academy of IT student at Hialeah Gardens Senior for receiving the CIO Council of South Florida 2019 Scholarship!

By | March 15th, 2019|Academy of Information Technology, Industry Partners, STEM|

After School Program Teaches Students Valuable Lessons About Money

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High NAF Academy of Finance is training students to get a head start on their finances. By preparing students as young as 14-years old in ninth grade for financial success, it puts their financial knowledge above the average for a high school student. Former economics teacher-turned-real estate investor, Jake Butler and academy [...]

Bowling for STEM Fundraising Event

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North Miami Wins Waterworks Contest!

Congratulations! North Miami High School NAF Academy of Engineering students swept Miami-Dade County Water Tower contest!

By | February 11th, 2019|Academy of Engineering, Competitions, Industry Partners|