Miami-Dade NAF Academies
- Coral Reef Senior High’s Academy of Business and Finance Receives NAF Career Academies Highest Honor August 23, 2024Coral Reef Senior High has won the Sanford I. Weill Academy of Excellence Award for the Academy of Business and Finance. This is the sixth time a program from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has received this award since its inception in 2013. The academy received this award at the NAF Next 2024 conference. The […]
- M-DCPS Career and Technical Academies Honored by NAF August 1, 2024NAF recognized Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) educators and career academies for their outstanding efforts in preparing students for future careers at its annual conference in Orlando this summer. This annual professional learning conference brought together leaders from education, business, and the community to share insights, best practices, and innovations within the NAF network. Several […]
- Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board Awards Scholarships and Hosts Special Graduation for Class of 2024 May 24, 2024On May 23, 2024, the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) Advisory Board celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2024 with a special graduation ceremony at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. This memorable event provided an opportunity for graduates to commemorate their achievements alongside their families and peers. The ceremony was not only a […]
- Success of the 23rd Annual Around the World Dinner: A Culinary Expedition May 14, 2024The 23rd Annual Around the World Dinner: A Culinary Expedition, held on May 9, 2024, hosted by the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, was a resounding success. This event brought together a vibrant mix of culinary enthusiasts, chefs, and high school students for an unforgettable evening of gastronomic delight. Guests had the unique opportunity to interact […]
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Career Academies Outperform All School Districts as Nationally-Recognized Programs April 1, 2024Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) will be adding seven new Distinguished Academies to its established list of Distinguished NAF career academies. M-DCPS leads the nation with a total of 45 Distinguished NAF career academies, more than any other district in the country. Miami Norland Senior High Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Miami Southridge Senior High […]
- Robert Morgan Educational Center Students Shine at 20th Annual HTM Competition: Celebrating Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Management March 8, 2024Students from Robert Morgan Educational Center achieved remarkable success at the 20th Annual Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) Competition, clinching 3rd place overall and adding another feather to their cap with a 3rd place win in the Knowledge Bowl Competition. The HTM program, a vital component of high school education in Florida, introduces approximately 2,000 […]
- Empowering Future Tech Leaders: CIO Council of South Florida Awards Scholarships at 18th Annual State of the CIO March 7, 2024At the 18th Annual State of the CIO event held on Tuesday, March 5, 2023, four exceptional students were honored with $1000 scholarships from the CIO Council of South Florida. This esteemed award ceremony not only provides valuable learning and networking opportunities but also serves as a crucial platform for nurturing the next generation of […]
- M-DCPS NAF Lead Teachers Shine as Finalists for Prestigious Francisco R. Walker District Teacher of the Year January 9, 2024In a remarkable achievement for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), two outstanding NAF Lead teachers have emerged as finalists for the prestigious 2025 Francisco R. Walker District Teacher of the Year award. The recognition not only underscores their individual excellence but also highlights the strength of the NAF programs within the district. Alina Hughes, the […]
- EdFed Revolutionizes Financial Education with the Launch of Mobile Banking at Miami-Dade County Public Schools November 30, 2023The Educational Federal Credit Union – EdFed, the official credit union of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, celebrated a groundbreaking moment yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Miami Edison Senior High, marking the launch of its innovative Mobile Banking program. This initiative aims to bring hands-on financial education to students, empowering them with real-world experience in […]
- M-DCPS’ Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Names Gene Prescott 2023 South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year November 20, 2023The Advisory Board of Miami-Dade Public Schools’ NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) is delighted to announce that Gene Prescott, Chairman & CEO of Seaway Hotels Group was named South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year at the 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon held November 16, 2023 hosted by the Hyatt Regency Miami. Gene Prescott, a pioneering force […]
