NEXTDC enriches the lives of students through inspirational experiences and educational opportunities to cultivate the next generation of hospitality industry leaders. NEXTDC invests in young people, connecting them with travel and tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives to help ensure they can enter college and career with confidence. To learn more, visit theNEXTDC.org
Professional events and networking opportunities to connect students with hospitality industry professionals
Scholarships to qualified students and alumni from DC’s
ten high school Academies of Hospitality & Tourism,
Culinary Arts, and Mass Media.
Internships and educational experiences to help students understand the breadth of opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Free field trips to our nation’s capital for students from DC and across the country
NEXTDC is an official partner of Destination DC (DDC), the destination marketing organization for our nation’s capital. By leveraging the resources and networks of DDC and its 1,000 member businesses, NEXTDC is uniquely positioned to open doors for students, filling a need for career exposure and paths to success.
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