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What are career academies?
Lee County Schools Career Academies, in partnership with parents and community, are committed to preparing students for service and leadership in the hospitality and tourism, engineering, business, and finance industries. Our mission is to ENCOURAGE achievement and social responsibilities, ENGAGE students through real-world experiences, and ENABLE students see their education as a step toward long term career options.
National Academy Foundation (naf.org)
Lee County Career Academies work with the National Academy Foundation
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) has more than 617 academies across 35 states and includes nearly 100,000 students. NAF celebrates a 99% graduation rate among its students with 87% of graduates planning to go to college.
NAF is a national network of education, business and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready.
NAF has refined a proven educational model which includes:
Industry-focused curriculum
Work-based learning experiences
Community business partner involvement
Benefits of Being an Academy Student:
**Small focused learning community
**PAID internships available for students during their senior year
**Access to business and community leaders to ensure that the academies are successful
**Completing rigorous industry validated curriculum
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