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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 [...]

By | August 25th, 2023|Academies of STEM​, Academy of Finance, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Advisory Board, Competitions, Industry Partners, Work Based Learning|
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NAF Alumni Julie Kennedy Honored at NAF Next 2023

At the NAF Next 2023 conference in Phoenix, a heartwarming full-circle moment unfolded as Julie Kennedy, a remarkable alumna of Miami Beach Senior High's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, received the prestigious NAF Alumni Award. Julie graduated from the academy in 2004 and embarked on a successful career in the hospitality industry before transitioning to education at [...]

By | July 15th, 2023|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism|
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Robert Morgan Educational Center’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Receives Nation’s Highest Honor for NAF Career Academies

Robert Morgan Educational Center's Academy of Hospitality achieved a momentous milestone at the NAF Next 2023 conference in Phoenix by being honored with the prestigious Sandy Weil Award for Excellence. This recognition marks the fifth time that a program from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has received this esteemed award since its inception in 2013, solidifying Miami's [...]

By | July 14th, 2023|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism|
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Career Academies Outperform All School Districts as Nationally-Recognized Programs

Miami, FL - Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) will be adding seven new Distinguished Academies to its established list of Distinguished NAF career academies. M-DCPS leads the nation with a total of 45 Distinguished NAF career academies, more than any other district in the country.Coral Gables Senior High Academy of Finance, Coral Reef Senior High Academy of [...]

By | July 10th, 2023|Uncategorized|
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Scholarship Recipients Honored by the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board and Partnering Organizations

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board, in collaboration with partnering organizations, proudly awarded scholarships totaling $13,500 to twelve exceptional students from the NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. This momentous occasion took place during a special graduation ceremony held on May 25, 2023, at Miami Dade College Wolfson [...]

By | May 26th, 2023|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism|
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The 22nd Annual Around the World Dinner: A Taste of Miami Raises Over $26,000 for Students!

The 22nd Annual Around the World Dinner: A Taste of Miami was a remarkable event held on April 21, 2023, and proudly hosted by the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. This extraordinary evening aimed to support public high school students enrolled in the Academies of Hospitality & Tourism at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The event showcased the diverse [...]

By | April 25th, 2023|Academy of Arts & Entertainment, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism|
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Miami-Dade County Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Names Steve Adkins 2022 South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year

The Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) is delighted to announce that Steve Adkins, President of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) was named South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year at its Annual Awards Luncheon held December 15th at the Hyatt Regency Miami. More than [...]

By | December 19th, 2022|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Advisory Board, Awards|
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National Groundhog Job Shadow Day

Job Shadowing is a nationwide effort where hundreds of thousands of workplaces 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. Everyone benefits!For students, job shadowing . . .Provides an answer to the question, "Why do I have [...]

By | December 9th, 2022|Academies of STEM​, Academy of Agriscience, Academy of Arts & Entertainment, Academy of Criminal Justice, Academy of Engineering, Academy of Finance, Academy of Health Sciences, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Academy of Information Technology, Academy of Teaching, Advisory Board, Job Shadow Day|
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The 31st Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award Luncheon

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board, made up of hospitality & tourism leaders in Miami-Dade County established the South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award in 1991. The South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to the leader who has made significant contributions to the tourism community - and the [...]

By | November 29th, 2022|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Advisory Board, Awards, Fundraising, Uncategorized|
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Building A Brighter Future

You can make a difference and empower students to become successful members of Miami's workforce by donating to MECA NAF Academies on Give Miami Day, November 17th!Your support helps build a brighter future for our students and grow our Miami-Dade workforce pipeline. Funds support industry-led work based learning such as, the annual NAF Mega Student Industry Conference.Why give [...]

By | November 10th, 2022|Advisory Board, Fundraising, Give Miami Day|
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