KnoPro by NAF was recognized with an Honorable Mention in Fast
Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards.
NEW
YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAF, a
national nonprofit education leader in helping U.S. students become
college, career, and future ready, was recently honored in Fast
Company's Innovation by Design Awards for 2024 in the Learning
category. Modus, a global digital consultancy, was NAF's partner in
branding, product strategy, design, and development of KnoPro, a
free digital platform expanding access and opportunity for high
schoolers to develop real-world skills.
"Since launching KnoPro last year, over 97%
of participating students have reported noticeable improvements in
critical skills such as collaboration, communication,
problem-solving, and social awareness, equipping them for success
in their future careers."
The Innovation by Design Awards, found online and in the Summer
2024 issue of Fast Company, honor the designers and businesses
solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the
pressing issues of tomorrow.
Only 2% of high schoolers complete a paid internship. On the
KnoPro platform, students participate in work-based learning
challenges to win cash and other prizes while being mentored by
real-world professionals and, ultimately, building future-ready
skill sets. KnoPro is currently used by thousands of students and
teachers from all 50 states, the District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
"This work is making a difference for the next generation," said
Graham Ericksen, Chief Strategy
Officer, Modus. "We're proud to partner with NAF to help close the
STEM talent gap."
"We are thrilled to receive this recognition for KnoPro, the
online destination for career-focused project-based learning," said
Lindsey Dixon, NAF's Vice President
of Product. "Since launching last year, over 97% of participating
students have reported noticeable improvements in critical skills
such as collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and social
awareness, equipping them for success in their future careers."
About NAF:
NAF is a national education non-profit that brings schools and
businesses together to better prepare students of all backgrounds.
Since 1980, NAF has led a movement for immersive, career-focused
teaching and work-based learning. With the support of NAF
community-based advisory boards, schools connect with the workforce
to fuel shared progress—from creating culturally responsive
curriculum and paid internship opportunities, to fostering
innovation and building future-ready businesses. NAF helps students
explore career options, create a plan for the future, and take part
in hands-on, work-based learning unlike anything traditional public
education systems can offer. NAF puts students on a path to
achieving their full potential.
NAF has grown from one NAF Academy of Finance in New York City to hundreds of academies across
the country focusing on growing industries including finance,
hospitality and tourism, information technology, engineering, and
health sciences; and support programs of study that are aligned
with the National Career Clusters Framework. During the 2023-24
school year, over 113,000 students attended over 600 NAF academies
across 34 states and territories. In 2023, NAF academies reported
99% of seniors graduated with 89% of graduates planning to go to
college. Learn more at naf.org.
About Modus
Modus is a people-centered, tech-forward, strategic digital
consultancy that helps leading organizations solve core business
challenges and discover innovative opportunities. Headquartered in
NYC with offices worldwide, we design, build, and market digital
products and experiences that people love. For more information,
visit modusagency.com.
Media Contact
Selena Ricks, Modus Agency, 1
2128712020, sricks@modusagency.com, www.modusagency.com
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