NAF advisory boards provide an essential bridge between schools and the workplace. NAF advisory boards collaborate with academies to prepare students for success in college and career.

• Consists of at least 10 members and include representation from business, employers, post-secondary education, parents, students, alumni, academy leadership, and school or district administration.
• Maintains current strategic plans, updated by-laws, financial policies, and a succession plan
• Meets regularly and operate defined committees
• Reviews academy data, participate in the NAF Academy Assessment and provides input on the academy action plan
• Provide teachers with curriculum support and professional development
• Participates in classroom activities and student projects
• Assists in providing students with a sequence of work-based learning experiences, including paid internships, based on the academy work-based learning plan
• Leverages corporate connections to raise awareness of the academy and build community support
• Serve as advocates for the academy
• Provide and solicit financial support from the community to ensure academy sustainability
• Finds, funds, or furnishes paid internship opportunities

• Recognition as a leader in supporting underserved high school students with internships, funding, enrichment activities, etc.
• Membership in a peer group of socially responsible and influential industry leaders
• Personally rewarding relationships with local students
• Professionally beneficial networking and business opportunities
• Opportunity to positively impact public education and workforce development in your community
• Opportunity to “prime” the workforce with students interested in careers in growing industries