Academy of Information Technology

Why AoIT?

The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) is a four-year career academy affiliated with the NAF. Within a smaller learning cohort, students have core and academy classes together. Academy teachers share the cohort of students and work together to integrate technology into their curricula through developing interdisciplinary projects.

NAF is a non-profit organization established in 1989. The mission of NAF is to sustain a national network of career academies that supports the development of America's youth toward personal and professional success in high school, higher education, and throughout their careers. NAF Academies function as dynamic partnerships and collaborations between schools, teachers, administrators, business volunteers, and an active Advisory Board led by industry professionals.

Cabarrus County Program Choice 

Timeline for Application Process:

• September 16, 2026 – Program Choice Open House at Cox Mill High School Media Center, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. (Rising 9^th graders)
• September 14^th – 28^th, 2026 – Program Choice Road Show (Middle School Visits)
• October 13^th - Program Choice Fair at The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center Gold Hall, along with Cabarrus County Schools' "Futures Fair" from 5 pm – 8 pm.
• October 13^th – November 30 ^th, 2026 - Application Window
• January 19^th - February 1^st, 2027 – Program Choice Seat Offers 

For more information, please check out the Program Choice website.

Industry Partners

• Lenovo
• Wells Fargo
• Bank of America
• TIAA
• Code Ninjas
• NAF

Contact Information

For more information, contact Ms. Ward at shauna.ward@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.