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2. Academy of Information Technology Durant High School 9 th – 12 th Grades 50-75 students per grade Low – Middle Income Students Integrated curriculum, including industry and core academics Sequenced Work-Based Learning Experiences

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7. Provide academy leaders with a bridge to industry and post- secondary education Provide work-based learning experiences to students Role of Business Partners

8. COPYRIGHT © 2014 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. JULY 2014 Benefits to Partnering with a NAF Academy Generate positive publicity in the community, as well as increase exposure in the market served by the company Lower recruitment and training costs by developing future employees local to the firm Create a diverse talent pipeline that reaffirms the firm’s commitment to youth and education Increase interest in the industry by influencing the future workforce Meet a corporate social responsibility or employee engagement pledge Improve graduation rates in local communities Provide an opportunity for employees to contribute to the community in a meaningful way, making use of their professional training through skills-based volunteering Create shared value by working together in our communities with promising young students