Introduction to NAF Advisory Boards

1. Introduction to NAF Advisory Boards Click on photo for “Introduction to Advisory Boards” Video

2. NAF Advisory Board Purpose • Provide an essential bridge between schools and the workplace • Collaborate with academies to prepare students for success in college and career

3. Role of the NAF Advisory Board • Provide teachers with curriculum support and professional development • Assist students with classroom projects • Provide students with a sequence of work-based learning experiences, including paid internships, based on the academy work-based learning plan • Serve as advocates for the academy • Provide and solicit from the community financial support to ensure academy sustainability • Review academy data, participate in the NAF Academy Assessment, and provide input on the academy action plan

4. NAF Advisory Board Structure • At least 10 members • Annual strategic planning • Monthly meetings • By-laws • Defined committees • Officers

5. Benefits to NAF Advisory Board Members • Generate positive publicity in the community and increase exposure in the market served by the company • Lower recruitment and training costs by developing future employees local to the company • Increase interest in the company’s industry by inspiring the future workforce • Meet a corporate social responsibility or employee engagement pledge • Provide an opportunity for employees to use their professional skills to benefit the community • Improve employee retention and morale • Create a skilled, motivated, and diverse talent pipeline that reaffirms the firm’s commitment to youth and education • Improve graduation rates in local communities