The NAF Academies of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

#BeFutureReady

2026 NAF Mega Student Industry Conference

This annual conference features a college & career fair, employers from different NAF themes, and industry-related workshop sessions, plus opportunities for students to interview for internships with industry partners. The goal is to expose students and teachers to in-demand topics and skills and connect employers with the local HS talent pipeline.

Miami Dade Community College North Campus
11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167, United States

March 11, 2026

Days
Hours
Minutes

Major Sponsors

$20,000 Platinum

$10,000 Gold

$5,000 Silver

$2,500 Bronze 

Sponsor the 2026 NAF Mega Student Industry Conference

The NAF Academy Board members and students and staff of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools thank you for being a part of this vital business and educational partnership as we build for tomorrow’s future. We invite you to partner with us again this year as a sponsor for this career-connecting conference for our kids.

Platinum

Sponsorship
$ 20,000
  • Logo on NAF Advisory Board Websites
  • Logo on STEM Board Meetings (Quarterly)
  • Press, Email & Social Media Recognition
  • College / Career Fair Display Table*
  • Opening Program Sponsor – NAF Mega Student Industry Conference
  • Keynote / Panel / Featured Remarks *
  • Opportunity to Present at NAF Conference *
  • Logo on Conference Stage *
  • Logo on Major Conference Signage *
  • Logo on Step-and-Repeat *
  • 3 Conference Banners *
  • No. of $1000 Scholarships sponsored under your Name

    4 scholars
  • NAF Conference Mobile App Placement *
  • Special Recognition at Fund-raising events
  • Special Recognition – NAF STEM Graduation (May 26)

Gold

Sponsorship
$ 10,000
  • Logo on NAF Advisory Board Websites
  • Logo on STEM Board Meetings (Quarterly)
  • Press, Email & Social Media Recognition
  • College / Career Fair Display Table*
  • Opening Program Sponsor – NAF Mega Student Industry Conference
  • Opportunity to Present at NAF Conference *
  • Logo on Major Conference Signage *
  • Logo on Step-and-Repeat *
  • 2 Conference Banners *
  • No. of $1000 Scholarship sponsored under your Name

    2 scholars
  • NAF Conference Mobile App Placement *
  • Special Recognition at Fund-raising events
  • Special Recognition – NAF STEM Graduation (May 26)

Silver

Sponsorship
$ 5,000
  • Logo on NAF Advisory Board Websites
  • Press, Email & Social Media Recognition
  • College / Career Fair Display Table*
  • Opportunity to Present at NAF Conference *
  • Logo on Step-and-Repeat *
  • 1 Conference Banners *

Bronze

Sponsorship
$ 2,500
  • Logo on NAF Advisory Board Websites
  • Press, Email & Social Media Recognition​
  • College / Career Fair Display Table*​
  • Opportunity to Present at NAF Conference *

A special level of $250 sponsorship will support student attendees and donors will be listed in the program.

All sponsorships are paid through MECA. MECA is a 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Organization and a 509(a) (3) Public Charity Organization qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under sections 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the IRS Code. MECA is also a Not-for-Profit, Direct Support Organization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Interested in becoming more involved with Miami-Dade NAF career academies?

Leading companies partner with NAF, aligning their industry expertise, community leadership, and pipeline development needs to transform the high school experience.

When you volunteer locally with NAF academies, your return on investment is high. By working with NAF academies your company will be at the forefront of workforce development, recruiting diverse talent with a solid foundation in hard and soft skills.

Examples of Ways to Get Involved:

  • Guest speak in a classroom
  • Host a job shadow day
  • Hire a summer intern
  • Join a local advisory board

Sponsorship Pledge

Miami NAF Academies will host the Annual Mega NAF Student Industry Conference for the Academy of Agriscience, Arts & entertainment, Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology and Law. Join the Doubletree Hilton Airport Convention Center as a corporate sponsor of this student industry conference for 1500 NAF career academy students, April 12, 2022.

I pledge to sponsor the Annual NAF Mega Student Industry Conference

Checks should be made payable to MECA, a 501(c)3, Not-for-Profit, Direct Support Organization of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and mailed to MECA, 1501 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 341, Miami, FL 33132 William McAuliff, Executive Director.