NAF Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name: NAF (National Academy Foundation)
Mission of the Company: NAF solves some of the biggest challenges facing education and the economy by bringing education, business, and community leaders together to transform the high school experience.
When was the Company Founded and by Whom: Founded in 1980 by Sanford I. Weill.
Key People in the Company:
- Sanford I. Weill, Founder and Chairman
- Lisa Dughi, Chief Executive Officer
- Dirk A. Butler, Chief Program Officer
- Colleen Devery, Chief Strategy Officer
- Sandra Greer-Sanders, Vice President, People Operations & Talent Management
- Craig Love, Chief Financial Officer
- Valaida Wynn Guerrero, Chief Advancement Officer
- Lindsey Dixon, Vice President, Product & Innovation
Where is the Company Headquartered: 169 Madison Ave, Suite 2797, New York, NY, 10016
Number of Employees: No information is available
Revenue of the Company: No information is available
What is the Company Known For: Known for transforming the high school experience by providing access to career pathways and real-world, hands-on learning experiences through over 619 NAF academies across the U.S., focusing on industries like Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, and Information Technology.
Products
What Products do they Offer:
- KnoPro: Brings industry-sponsored, work-based learning opportunities to high school students, including those outside of NAF academies.
- Future Ready Learning: Career-focused coursework and projects available publicly for all educators and students.
- NAFTrack Certification: A seal of college and career readiness that students can earn to stand out in the job market.
- Open Data Index for Schools (ODIS): A tool that measures the need for student support beyond traditional metrics like free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
High-Level Description of the Product:
- KnoPro: Facilitates real-world project-based learning by connecting students to industry partners.
- Future Ready Learning: Provides accessible tools and curricula to prepare students for future careers.
- NAFTrack Certification: Validates students' readiness for college and career through a recognized certification.
- Open Data Index for Schools (ODIS): Enhances understanding of students' needs by offering comprehensive data analytics.
Key Features of Each of the Products:
- KnoPro:
- Industry-sponsored projects
- Work-based learning experiences
- Accessible to both NAF and non-NAF students
- Future Ready Learning:
- Career-focused curricula
- Project-based learning
- Publicly available resources
- NAFTrack Certification:
- Recognized seal of readiness
- Useful in college and job applications
- Open Data Index for Schools (ODIS):
- Comprehensive data analytics
- Custom measures for student support
Recent Developments
What Are the Recent Developments in the Company:
- Celebrated the 20th Annual NAF Benefit: On May 8, 2024, NAF celebrated nearly 45 years of student success and honored KPMG and RTX.
- NAF Next 2024 Conference: Educators and business leaders connected this summer to learn how to prepare students to be future-ready.
What Are the New Products Launched: No specific new products were mentioned in the provided data.
What Are the New Features Added to the Existing Products:
- KnoPro: Expanded reach to high school students beyond NAF academies.
Any New Partnerships:
- Honored KPMG and RTX during the 20th Annual NAF Benefit.
Note: This report is based solely on the provided data, and some fields contain "No information is available" where data was not found. This ensures the accuracy and professionalism of the report without unwarranted assumptions or commentary.
