Academy of Finance (AOF) – South Dade Senior High

The Academy of Finance (AOF) and Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) are members of the NAF Academy which introduces students to broad career opportunities that will provide them with the competitive edge necessary in today’s business world. As part of the four-year academic track, students will have the ability to specialize in Entrepreneurship or Programming. Our status as a member of the NAF ensures that our courses are intertwined with and guided by NAF to guarantee that student meet the college and career readiness sills necessary. The Academy also builds confidence and inspires a sense of personal growth and motivation.

As a member of the academy they are eligible to join Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).As a member of NAF AOF and AOIT we work diligently to help each student meet specific requirements in their program of study and an internship program that fulfills the NAFTrack Certification and prepares them for a career in the program of study. Companies such as Optum, Lenovo, Capital One Bank, Cisco, Marriott, MasterCard, and American Express, etc. are giving special consideration to students that receive the NAFTrack Certification upon graduation.

The Academy program also features extensive compensated internships during the summer, exposure through job shadowing and field trips, in house presentations, student conferences, and national scholarship opportunities. Academy of Finance students are eligible to participate in the Future Bankers’ Camp which provides hands-on experience for high school students interested in careers within the financial services industry, and upon successful completion of the camp they are eligible to receive the American Bankers Association Bank Teller Certificate. To-date more than thirty banks and financial institutions support the Future Banker’s Camp.

Students who choose the Finance Academy will be prepared for the ever-changing business model and its technological demands.