As part of their NAF academy experience, students participate in a paid internship program to gain valuable workplace experience. These selective National Partner Internship Programs opportunities are provided by notable NAF employer partners and are designed to help students develop academically, professionally, and socially. To be considered for one of these opportunities, students must complete the required eligibility and application processes, and depending on the program, an interview.

For students under 18, a parent/legal guardian must agree to the responsibilities outlined below and approve their student’s participation by completing and signing this agreement. Students aged 18+ will need to complete this form themselves.

Eligibility Process and Program Application Steps:

1. NAF Academy Recommendation: Students are typically recommended for the eligibility process by their NAF Academy staff. Completing this form is a required step in the process.
2. Eligibility Notification: NAF will notify students of their eligibility status via email.
3. Program Information and Application Release: Eligible students, along with their academy leaders and parent/guardian, will receive an email with specific program details and the corresponding application process (typically released in January or February. Note: Specific program details, including dates, work schedule, and pay rate, will be provided in early 2025.
4. Specific Program Applications: Eligible students begin the application process for specific programs. Some academies may participate in multiple application and selection processes. While students can apply to multiple programs, only one job offer may be accepted if multiple offers are made.

The student will upload this completed and signed form as a required part of the eligibility process form. 

NAF National Partner Internship Program Policies and Expectations

Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to adhere to the following:

• Timely Communication: Respond to all program-related communications (email, phone, or text) within 2 business days.
• Meet deadlines: Complete all tasks and provide requested information by assigned deadlines.
• Full commitment: Commit to the full length of the internship program and assigned work hours. Challenges such as vacations, transportation, or technology difficulties cannot be used as reasons to exit the program.
• Code of Conduct: Follow NAF's code of conduct (below) and employer policies, demonstrating respect, accountability, and workplace readiness at all times.
• Proactive Notification: If you are unable to continue with the internship or experience any issues with the arrangement, you or your parent/guardian must inform NAF as soon as possible. This ensures we can address concerns and support you effectively.
  
  

Confidentiality and Property Use Agreement

• Appropriate Conduct: Observe all applicable federal, state, and employer rules, policies, and regulations during the internship.
  • Understand that the internship provider may ask the student to leave the program for inappropriate conduct or policy violations.
• Property Use: Observe employer policies regarding any equipment, tools, materials, or resources provided by the internship provider. Student must agree not to remove, misuse, or take possession of any property belonging to the internship provider without explicit permission.
• Confidentiality: During the internship, students may access proprietary or confidential information (e.g., trade secrets, data, or research). Student must agree to protect this information and use it only for the benefit of the employer and as required for assigned duties.
  • Understand that additional confidentiality or nondisclosure agreements may be required by the employer.

Intern Code of Conduct

Throughout the internship eligibility and application process, as well as during the internship itself (if an offer is made and accepted), students are expected to adhere to the following principles and behaviors:

• Treat all program participants, NAF staff, employer staff, and property with respect.
• Follow the instructions of program administrators and employer supervisors.
• Commit to the entire internship period and report to work on time.
• Inform supervisors promptly of any illness or emergency that prevents attendance.
• Abide by all employer policies, including those for remote work (if applicable

Any violation may result in disciplinary action, including removal from the process and/or program.

Acknowledgement and Agreement

We, the Student and Parent/Guardian, have read, understood, and agree to the policies and expectations outlined above, including confidentiality and conduct requirements.

Additional information about IRS Form I-9:

NAF's National Partner Internship Program providers are US employers who require all employees (including high school interns) to complete IRS Form I-9 (work authorization). Here are some helpful links for more information: 

• View IRS Form I-9
• IRS Form I-9 instructions
• List of acceptable documents to complete IRS Form I-9

With respect to the individual __{studentName}____ participating in, who is the subject of or otherwise is photographed or recorded in connection with any photo shoot or other recording by, on behalf of or in coordination with their NAF academy, whether such individual is recorded or photographed at NAF schools or employer partner offices or attending NAF conferences, regional workshops, or other events, the individual agrees (or the parent/guardian of the individual, for any individual below the age of 18) to be photographed or otherwise recorded (including by video or otherwise) and for NAF (and its affiliates, members, successors and licensees) to display, reproduce, publish, transmit, adapt, modify, and/or otherwise use such photographs and/or recordings, in whole or in part, on a perpetual, royalty-free basis in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter developed, in connection with NAF-related publications, websites, brochures, and/or other materials, including, without limitation, for the promotion of NAF and its affiliates and members.