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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
5/2/2018

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS Students to Experience ‘Developing Our Leaders and Innovators’ at Mega NAF Student Industry Conference

WHO:

Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, students from the Department of Career & Technical Education’s NAF (National Academy Foundation) career academies and interested business partners                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

WHAT:

Fifth Annual MEGA Student Industry Conference

WHEN:


Tuesday, May 15, 2018,
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Miami Airport & Convention Center at Doubletree by Hilton
711 N.W. 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126

WHY:

Superintendent Carvalho will bring greetings to more than 1,500 students, who will have the opportunity to hear from business and industry leaders. The conference will deepen the impact of preparing students to be future ready. The conference theme, “Developing Our Leaders and Innovators,” will thread the concept of developing an entrepreneurial mindset in all sessions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
The event is part of an ongoing effort to provide career academy students with insight into the importance of college, career and life readiness. The conference features break-out sessions, a college/career fair and interviews by industry professionals with students eligible for summer internships. This initiative also aligns with the District’s partnership and involvement in the One Community One Goal targeted industry Implementation Plan.
 
Boston’s Bank of America Senior Vice President Anu Chitrapu will be the keynote speaker.        
                      

CONTACT:

For conference details or additional information, contact the Department of Career and Technical Education at 305-693-3030.  For corporate sponsorship, go to:  http://miaminaf.org.

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