Why choose NAF?
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Engineering (AOE) answers an acute need for engineers in the United States by educating high school students in the principles of engineering and preparing them to pursue opportunities in this growing field.
College and Career Readiness
In addition to learning from career-focused curricula and working on collaborative projects, AOE students gain critical career knowledge through a series of work-based learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. These include job shadowing events, mock interviews, resumé writing workshops, and the culminating experience—a compensated internship.
Local business partners work with educators to provide these opportunities to round out students’ education. By serving on advisory boards and as mentors, business partners provide real world connections that help students understand the pathways to career success.
Graduates of NAF academies complete college faster, earn more, and have stronger ties to their communities than their peers. NAF’s 97% senior graduation rate is a testament to this effort. Click here for more information about the value added benefits of the NAF model.
Curriculum Information
NAF partners with several highly regarded organizations to offer AOEs a choice of rigorous curricula. NAF offers supplemental and integrated units aligned with these curricula offerings. Additional support for AOEs is provided by NACME, ConnectEd, and SME Education Foundation. Independence High School Engineering Academy students will benefit through utilizing Project Lead The Way's Pathway to Engineering curriculum.
Dense Leadership
Our academy is supported by many different levels of leadership. Our national organization continually provides professional development for our teachers, support staff and leaders in order to ensure that all students are reaching their fullest potential. The Independence Academy of Engineering benefits from a leadership structure that includes district level leaders, school administration, teachers and outside industry partners.
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Engineering (AOE) answers an acute need for engineers in the United States by educating high school students in the principles of engineering and preparing them to pursue opportunities in this growing field.
College and Career Readiness
In addition to learning from career-focused curricula and working on collaborative projects, AOE students gain critical career knowledge through a series of work-based learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. These include job shadowing events, mock interviews, resumé writing workshops, and the culminating experience—a compensated internship.
Local business partners work with educators to provide these opportunities to round out students’ education. By serving on advisory boards and as mentors, business partners provide real world connections that help students understand the pathways to career success.
Graduates of NAF academies complete college faster, earn more, and have stronger ties to their communities than their peers. NAF’s 97% senior graduation rate is a testament to this effort. Click here for more information about the value added benefits of the NAF model.
Curriculum Information
NAF partners with several highly regarded organizations to offer AOEs a choice of rigorous curricula. NAF offers supplemental and integrated units aligned with these curricula offerings. Additional support for AOEs is provided by NACME, ConnectEd, and SME Education Foundation. Independence High School Engineering Academy students will benefit through utilizing Project Lead The Way's Pathway to Engineering curriculum.
Dense Leadership
Our academy is supported by many different levels of leadership. Our national organization continually provides professional development for our teachers, support staff and leaders in order to ensure that all students are reaching their fullest potential. The Independence Academy of Engineering benefits from a leadership structure that includes district level leaders, school administration, teachers and outside industry partners.
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