Ignite your academy with a fired up business advisory board

Ignite your Academy with a Fired Up

Business Advisory Board.

Presented by AJ Moore Academy Business Advisory

BoardWaco, Texas

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A.J. Moore Academy Information

Originated in 1996 with career pathways in

o Finance

o Engineering

o Information Technology

2011/2012 - 700 students

o NAF Academy of Finance

o NAF Academy of Engineering

o NAF Academy of Information Technology

o NAF Academy of Health Professions

o NAF Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

o Academy of Environmental Technology

o Academy of Public Service and Administration

2012/2013 - A.J. Moore to incorporate with University High School- 1900 students.

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A.J. Moore Academy Information

Average Number of Academy Students = 690

Economically Disadvantaged

at Risk

Special Ed

English as a Second Language

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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A.J. Moore Academy Information

Academy Demographics

Hispanic African American White Other

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AJ Moore Business Advisory BoardIgnites its Board Members by:

Creating a Cohesive Vision

Facing Challenges Together

Celebrating Success

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Creating a Cohesive VisionAdvisory Board – Organized for Success

Board Members – focus on recruiting companies with no restrictions on # of active board members

Executive Committee – President, Vice President, Treasurer, Past President, and Committee Chairpersons

Single Business Advisory Board- serves all AJ Moore Academies

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Starts with the organization of the board.

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

The Executive Committee

o Defines goals, objectives, strategic plans

o Sets agenda & brings recommendations to the board

o Works closely with principal and administrative staff

o “Sets the tone” for the board

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Board Committees

o Focus on the board’s mission and to enhance committee interaction

o Engage Business Advisory Board Members to encourage input and participation

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Work-Based Learning Committee

o Speakers’ Bureauo Instructor Support and Collaborationo Job Shadowso Resume and Mock Interview Trainingo Internships

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Fundraising/Scholarship Committee

o Solicits Major Sponsorso Organizes Annual Fundraising Eventso Solicits Scholarship Applications from

qualifying Academy Seniorso Scores Written Scholarship Applicationso Conducts Oral interviews of Scholarship

Finalists

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Annual Scholarship Fundraising Events

o Fun Run - 1K, 5Ko Golf Tournamento Scholarship Breakfast/Luncho Major Corporate and Individual Sponsorshipso Grants – local and national

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Curriculum Support Committee

o Reviews academy curricula for relevance to the work place

o Ensures curricula adheres to NAF guidelineso Develops additional academies not currently

part of NAF’s programso Reviews AJ Moore Academy programs and their

adherance to NAF guidelines

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Creating a Cohesive Vision

Public Relations Committee o Supports other advisory board committees with

advertisingo Provides advertisements and solicitations in

support of all fundraising activitieso Explores media opportunities to recognize

awards, events, and milestoneso Oversees the AJ Moore Academies and Business

Advisory Board pamphlet updateso Maintains membership in Greater Waco

Chamber of Commerce

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Facing Challenges TogetherBoard Recruitment

A. J. Moore Business

Advisory Board

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Facing Challenges TogetherBoard Recruitment

Chamber Ad

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Facing Challenges Together

With over 100 academy juniors, we placed over 100 students into summer internships.

We accomplished this by…..o Generous support of local companieso TSTC- Texas State Technical Collegeo Grant monieso Stipend Scholarships

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Facing Challenges Together

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Facing Challenges Together

Challenges

o Reduced fundingo Academy consolidationo Integration with a non-Academy high

schoolo Increased student capacityo Community Challenges

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Celebrating SuccessThree NAF “Distinguished” Academies

NAF “Distinguished” Academy of Finance

NAF “Distinguished” Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

NAF “Distinguished” Academy of Information Technology

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Celebrating SuccessRibbon Cutting- Greater Waco Chamber

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Celebrating SuccessNational Recognition

A.J. Moore Academy of Finance recognized in

national chamber media.

A joint publication of the National Career Pathways Network and the

Institute for a Competitive Workforce, U. S. Chamber of Commerce

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Celebrating SuccessWater Meter-Madness

. . . three of

four top winners!

Ready…

A.J. Moore Academy of

Environmental Technology

Set…

GO!

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Celebrating SuccessUS Congressman, Bill Flores – VITA

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AJ Moore Academy’s VITA Program

Started after 1994 New York NAF Summer Workshop

Largest school-based VITA program in the United States

IRS grant for laptops and software

Over 1800 returns, $4,000,000 to the local economy, 98% accuracy rate

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Celebrating SuccessNeighborWorks Award Banquet – VITA

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$17,750 in scholarships given to graduating academy students.

Celebrating SuccessScholarship Luncheon– AJ Moore Seniors

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Waco, President Dr. Elton E. Stuckly Jr.$17,750

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Lenovo, a PC maker, and the National Academy Foundation (NAF), sent 18 high school students to NAF Next in Washington, D.C. to present the mobile apps that they created.

A.J. Moore Academy of Information and Technology; Pete Baus and Robert East (Mr. Rick Schrader-teacher)

KiwiPad (text to sound app)

Celebrating SuccessLenovo/NAF Mobile Application Pilot

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Celebrating SuccessOther Special Programs and Awards

 Alcoa Grant being used to fund students in summer internships.

WacoISD Foundation Grant Recipient - The Waco ISD Education Foundation funds creative projects that impact student perfromance and "raise the power of education in Waco schools.

NAF Pilot - Academy of Health Sciences

Sparks 101  - Web-Site Beta o Mission:  To engage STEM educators by

connecting real-world problems to national course content that inspires students to select a STEM major in college—and to ultimately pursue STEM careers.  

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Celebrating SuccessAJ Moore Academies at University High

A.J. Moore Academies

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Final Thoughts For A Fired Up Advisory Board

Insist on active participation o “Diamonds in the rough” aching to be given the chance to shine.

NAF workshops enable collaboration between various academieso Share experiences between academieso Identify opportunities

Community Involvement Board member and student interactions The “$$ Secret to Success $$”

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Special Thanks!A.J. Moore Steel Drum AmbassadorsA.J. Moore Business Advisory Board Ignite your Academy with a Fired Up Business Advisory Board.

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