2023-2024 Credential Information
NAFTrack
Credential Name | NAFTrack |
Credential Vendor Info | National Academy Foundation https://www.naf.org |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | Elizabeth Matthews elizabeth.matthews@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | CN97 NAFTrack Certification |
Credential as POL | CN97 POL = Yes |
Pathway(s)^ | National Academy of Finance (NAFF)National Academy of Health Sciences (NAFH)National Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (NAFO)National Academy of Information Technology (NAFT) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A Training of instructors is offered within the yearly contract. |
Instructor Training Requirements | Available Offered within the yearly contract. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | None, once completed, students are always part of the Alumni Network. |
Credential Lifespan | N/A |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | High School/Secondary Certificates, Other. (N/A) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes How and When to Use CN97 NAFTrack 1. Student must be enrolled in a NAF academy for a minimum of three years with completion of designated pathway courses. 2. Student must be in their last semester of high school and internship prior to their graduation. (Example: summer before senior year, after school during senior year, spring break of senior year.) 3. Student must have completed a NAFTrack qualifying internship including the following criteria after April 2020: a. 80 or more hours, b. Internship or approved internship alternative experience as designated by NAF, c. Internship assessment must be passed and documented in the NAFTrack Certification system by a direct supervisor who is not the student's teacher, parent, or guardian. 4. Student must have completed a NAFTrack approved course sequence with a passing grade of a C or better. 5. Information will be entered into NCCTE Admin by the Academy Coordinator/LEA designee by entering Met/Not Met value using the CN97 NAFTrack code to designate the credential was successfully obtained by the student. 6. NAF will forward to NCDPI CTE a final credential report in June to use as a cross reference of students who have obtained the NAFTrack credential. 7. NAF student transcript will designate an earned NAFTrack credential. For additional information, visit: https://naf.org/our-approach/naftrack |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | Paper/pencil |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | School that offers NAF Academy. |
Testing Environment Requirements | Academy has to maintain "Certified" level or higher on their yearly self-assessment, see: https://naf.org/start-an-academy |
Proctored Requirements | N/A |
Exam Time Allotment | Traditional classroom seat time. |
Exam Passing Requirement | 1 - 4 semesters of career-theme courses 2 - Successfully completing an internship that is approved by the Academy 3 - High graduation requirements met |
Retakes | No |
Student Accommodations | Yes Follows all time accommodations: extended time, multiple sessions, etc. Read-aloud assistance is available in online system. Printable resources available when needed. |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes Spanish versions available. |
Directory Notes | None |