FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

National Academy Foundation (NAF) STEM and Academy of Finance students at participating schools and interested business partners

Annual Student Industry Conferences for STEM and Finance Academy students

Monday, May 6, 2013 – STEM Academies
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 – Finance Academies

Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Chapman Conference Center, Building 3000  
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132

These student industry conferences are part of an ongoing effort to provide Academy students with insight into the importance of college and career readiness, while sharing information about professional career preparation and trends in the fields of finance, engineering, information technology and health sciences.  Students will have the opportunity to hear from business and industry leaders.  Alberto Santalo, President and CEO of CareCloud Corporation and Felecia Hatcher, Chief Popsicle of Feverish Ice Cream and Gourmet Pops, are two of the keynote speakers among other respected professionals in their chosen industry who will have an opportunity to share highlights of their career with participating students.

This initiative is also aligned with the school district’s partnership and involvement in the One Community One Goal targeted Industry Implementation Plan.  For details or additional information, contact the School Choice & Parental Options office at 305-995-1922.