Learning Seminar:Using Portfolio Projects to Help
Students Make Connections
Academy of Finance and EnterpriseGilberto Vega-FounderVictoria Armano, Principal- Jessica Herrera, Guidance,
Lorena Izzo, NAF Coordinator - Janina Morones, Business TeacherPalexenia Babb, Josuel Plasencia,
Steven Rolon, Josselyn Valverde, Ana Lucia Urizar – NAF Alumni
NAF Standard : Standard 4.1Work-Based Learning
Provides a Work-Based Learning ProgramAll students complete a sequenced set of work-based learning
experiences as defined by the Internship Gold Standards.
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Ice Breaker (10 Minutes)•Sweet Stories•Groups of 6•Choose Pieces of Candy and Share your
experiences with your group•Record your answers on the Chart Paper
Academy of Finance and EnterpriseGilberto Vega-FounderVictoria Armano, Principal- Jessica Herrera, Guidance
Lorena Izzo, NAF Coordinator - Janina Morones, Business TeacherPalexenia Babb, Josuel Plasencia,
Steven Rolon, Josselyn Valverde, Ana Lucia Urizar – NAF Alumni
NAF Standard : Standard 4.1Work-Based Learning
Provides a Work-Based Learning ProgramAll students complete a sequenced set of work-based learning
experiences as defined by the Internship Gold Standards.
Learning Seminar:Using Portfolio Projects to Help
Students Make Connections
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Academy of Finance and Enterprise•Location: Long Island City, NY•NAF: Academy of Finance•Founded in 2005 •Our Mission •CTE Certification: NAF Finance and VE/Entrepreneurship•Enrollment: 442 Students•Graduation Rate: 99% by August
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The “Problems” we face with WBL….•Too many obstacles today
Money, the economy, connections, time, lack of networking opportunities
Our “Solution” and our Success…..•Alternative worthwhile WBL experiences using the NAF Model•Connecting classroom experiences with work experience
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THE NAF MODEL
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AOFE DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURE
School Requirements
• Regents Exams• Credit Accumulation
in the required subject areas
• NAF Model• Portfolios• Community Service• College Now Classes• College Connections• AP Classes• Internships
Business Theme (AOF)
• Principles of Finance• Computer
applications• Accounting I and II• Entrepreneurship• Financial Planning• Virtual Enterprise• Career and Financial
Management• Economics• Business Ethics
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Course Sequence and WBL Participation
Computer Applications and
Principles of Finance
Accounting I and II
Entrepreneurship and Financial
Services
Career and Financial
Management and Business Ethics
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Career Awarene
ss
Exploration
Career Preparat
ion
Building Communities
At AOFE we are a Family We work closely with
Students, Parents,Teachers, and Administrators
Case Conferences and Action Plans Guidance Meetings Professional
Development
Expected School-wide Learning ResultsEXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRS)Academy of Finance and Enterprise will prepare its
graduates to be:
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Josselyn ValverdeGrowth
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Portfolio Projects
• Important culminating event• All students have to complete the themed
portfolios• Based on Rigorous standards• Graded on oral presentations and physical
portfolios• Presented to teachers and industry
professionals• Senior Portfolios focus on growth and college
and career plans
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Portfolios
Interdisciplinary project based
learning
Collection of student work
Representation of growth through:• Internships• Academics• Community service
Making Connections Using Portfolios
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Steven RolonPortfolio Process
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Connecting Portfolio ProjectsWith Internships
• Learned and developed important skills• Helped build confidence• Made the process easier
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Palexenia BabbInternships
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Josuel PlasenciaCareer Paths
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Freshman Year
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Sophomore Year
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The Dominican Republic – Junior Year
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Career and College Ready! – Senior Year
• National Academy Foundation• Junior Achievement• Virtual Enterprises• Babson College• Ernst & Young• KMPG• Scholarships
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Mentor-Mentee of the Year
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Ringing the bell at the Stock Exchange
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Media Recognition
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Media Recognition
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Junior Achievement Gala
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Virtual Enterprise
Benefit
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JA USA President’s
Awards Gala
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NAF Benefit
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Networking!!!
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Networking with
Super Bowl Champions
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Belgiumand
Holland
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Future• ALPFA• Mentorship at AOFE• Entrepreneurship• Study abroad• International Development
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Babson College
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Ana Lucia UrizarMaking Connections
In the Future
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Making ConnectionsIn the Future
• My Experience at AOFE• Going to College• Giving back• Future Plans
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Making Connections with Business Partners
• Building Resumes• Mock Interviews• Participating in Presentations• Preparing students for competitions• Mentoring• Advisory Board• Internships• Volunteer work
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THANK FORPARTICIPATING
IN THIS WORKSHOP
For more information:Victoria Armano, [email protected] Izzo, NAF [email protected] Herrera, [email protected] Morones, WBL [email protected]
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