ICYMI: Becoming Future Ready Starts Now

The power of career preparation activities for high school students Greetings! We know the power that career preparation activities — like internships — have to propel high school students to become future ready. This National Internship Awareness Month, we're highlighting some of the ways NAF gives students access to the tools to transform their high school experience. I hope you'll take a moment to read the email below from my colleague, Kirsten, to learn more.    Today and every day, your support is critical to shaping the leaders of tomorrow — thank you! [Support NAF Students]( Wishing you a wonderful weekend,  Danielle Spitzer Assistant Director, Development | [NAF](   From: Kirsten Kirby Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:00 AM Subject: Grow the Future Leaders of Tomorrow with NAF   Greetings! April is National Internship Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating! When NAF students engage in career preparation activities, they’re not fetching coffee...they are solving real-world problems. Our students are becoming future ready by identifying their career aspirations, gaining transferrable skills, and building their social capital. Across the NAF Network, students are engaging in internships (in virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats), mentored industry projects, clinical experiences, and apprenticeships. [Visit our blog]( to learn more about their experiences.  Career preparation activities like internships are essential for students to become leaders in their communities and grow as change agents. These hands-on experiences offer tools to better prepare them for their path after graduation and support the exploration of potential career opportunities.  [We are committed to nurturing students’ potential by continuing to support and grow career preparation opportunities across the country, and we need your help.]( Your generosity can shape students' futures and enable young leaders to expand their positive impact in your community. Give today to ensure that these transformative opportunities continue to be available to all students.  [Support NAF Students]( Warm regards,  Kirsten Kirby Director, Work-Based Learning | [NAF](     [Facebook](  [X](  [Instagram](  [Linkedin](  [Youtube](   [View as Webpage]( COPYRIGHT © 2024. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NAF | 169 Madison Ave, Suite 2797, New York, NY 10016 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by nafemails@naf.org