Pathways
Career Pathways at NFA provide students with hands-on learning experiences to jumpstart their careers. Through career clusters, technical skill development, and industry credentials, students prepare for future employment while planning their post-secondary steps.
The Academy’s Pathways combine coursework with real-world experiences such as volunteering, internships, and job shadowing, aligning with students' career interests. With support from counselors, teachers, and the Anne Macaione Mitchell College & Career Center, students can explore interests, select relevant classes, and access work-based opportunities.
Additionally, Career Pathways connect students to NFA’s YMPI and YHPI and Early Childhood Education Pipelines, linking them with local businesses in high-demand industries. These partnerships provide industry training and credentials, equipping students for success in growing career fields.
Explore our many Pathways below to find a path of study that is custom tailored for you!
Explore NFA's Career Pathways
Business/Banking
The Banking/Finance Pathway helps students explore careers in banking and finance through coursework in financial literacy, banking operations, accounting, and investing. It offers internships and job shadowing with local financial institutions, preparing students for careers in finance and business or further education in these fields.
Culinary & Baking
The Culinary & Baking Pathway offers hands-on training in professional cooking and food service. Students learn through classroom lessons, culinary labs, and real-world experiences at Brickview restaurant, the Bakeshop, and catering programs. This pathway prepares students for careers as chefs, bakers, restaurant managers, or food entrepreneurs.
Education & Early Childhood
The Early Childhood Education and Teaching Pathway prepares students for careers in teaching and childcare. Students learn about child development and teaching through coursework, hands-on experience with baby simulators, shadowing teachers, working at daycare centers, and assisting on campus. They can also earn CDA credentials and compete in FCCLA.
Healthcare
The Healthcare Pathway provides hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications (CNA, EMT, Medical Interpreter) that prepare you for in-demand careers in the healthcare industry. Not sure of what direction you want to go in this field? The Healthcare pathway is the place to start for your college & career aspirations!
Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing
The Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing Pathway prepares students for careers that involve designing, building, and producing the world around us. Students explore hands-on skills, technical knowledge, and problem-solving through real-world applications in trades, engineering and manufacturing. Students have opportunities to gain industry-recognized credentials and qualify for high-demand, high-wage careers in the skilled trades and technical fields.