NAF Awarded $15M Grant from the Walton Family Foundation to Accelerate Multi-Year Plan to Double Its Network
Three-Year, Catalytic Investment Will Advance a Six-Year Goal to Grow to 1,200 Career Academies by 2031, Providing Access to Career-Connected Learning for Thousands More Students Nationwide - February 11, 2026
NAF Appoints Executive Chairman of RTX, Gregory J. Hayes as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Founder Sanford I. Weill Becomes Chairman Emeritus
NAF, a national education non-profit that brings schools and businesses together to support high school students’ efforts to be future ready and prepare them for career success, proudly announces their new Chairman, Gregory J. Hayes, Executive Chairman of RTX, effective December 1. After nearly 45 years of leadership as Founder and Chairman of NAF, Sanford I. Weill retired to become Chairman Emeritus. - November 13, 2024
NAF Appoints Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith, to Board of Directors
NAF is happy to announce the appointment of esteemed businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Robert F. Smith, to its Board of Directors, as a Vice Chairman. Smith, who is Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, will join an impactful group of corporate, education, and community... - April 04, 2023
NAF Honors and Celebrates Chairman and Founder Sandy Weill’s 90th Birthday at 19th Annual Benefit
NAF, a national education nonprofit, which supports high school students’ efforts to be future ready, will be holding its 19th annual Benefit on Tuesday, May 16, at the Mandarin Oriental, New York. This year, NAF is proud to honor their Chairman and Founder, Sanford "Sandy" I. Weill... - March 15, 2023