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A National Academy Foundation Program
The Academy of Finance is sponsored by the National Academy Foundation and is one of over 650 academies nationwide. The National Academy Foundation model was developed with leading industry and education representatives to ensure that the curriculum and activities are both current and relevant. Students enrolled in the Academy will receive a Regents Diploma with an expanded certificate of Financial Studies issued by the National Academy Foundation.
The Academy of Business and Finance connects students with the world of financial services, offering a curriculum that covers Personal Finance, Accounting, Economics, Microsoft Office, and other topics. Students who successfully complete the AOBF requirements receive a Regents Diploma with Technical Endorsement and a certificate of Financial Studies issued by the National Academy Foundation. Students will learn transferable business skills and knowledge with a focus on the business industry. AOBF members will create an Employability Portfolio and participate in industry sponsored activities including field trips, shadow days, classroom speakers, paid internships, and may earn college credit for courses.
Students also have the opportunity to take BEEP (Business & Education Employability Portfolio). In this course students create a portfolio and learn how to make their skills and experiences a marketable commodity for colleges and employers.
Another advantage that Academy students get is the opportunity to take a variety of college courses.
Academy of Business and Finance Classes
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Tenth Grade
- Microsoft Office (1.0 credits)
- Career and Financial Management (.5 credits)
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Eleventh Grade
- Accounting (1.0 credits)
- Economics (.5 credits)
- College and Career Portfolio (.5 credits)
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Twelfth Grade
- Personal Finance (1.0 credits)
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Paid Internship
- Completed during Junior and/or Senior Year
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College Course
- Completed during Junior and/or Senior Year
Related Documents
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High School students that are considering exploring an Academy program or would like to receive information on joining an Academy as a freshman should contact their school counselor at the start of the school year. Additional information on joining an Academy can be obtained by calling 716-677-3318.
Advisory Board
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Auricchio Insurance
Biel's Information Technology Systems
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo Financial
Buffalo First Wealth Management. LLC
Canisius College
Cetera Investors
Chicago Title Insurance Company
Citizens Bank
Equitable Advisors
Erie I BOCES
Evans Bank
Ferraro CPA Services, P.C.
Financial Consultants
Financial Trust Federal Credit Union
Foresight Financial Planners, Inc.
Goldberg Segalla
Hilbert College
Instream, LLC
Junior Achievement of WNY
Just Pizza
Kenworth Northeast Group
Key Bank
Leo's Pizzeria
M & T Bank
M&T Securities Inc.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
NorthCape Wealth Management
Prestige Wealth Strategies
Primerica
Real Help Decorative Concrete
Sgroi Lawley Group, LLC
SUNY Brockport-S.B.D.C.
SUNY Erie
Villa Maria College
Wallstreet Properties LLC
West Seneca Central Schools
Western New York Federal Credit Union