NEXTDC Information

NEXTDC - formerly the American Experience Foundation (AEF) - enriches the lives of students through inspirational travel experiences and educational opportunities to cultivate the next generation of hospitality industry professionals. NEXTDC is uniquely positioned to open doors for students in Washington, DC. A trusted educational intermediary, NEXTDC invests in young people, connecting them with professionals, entrepreneurs and executives to help ensure they can enter college and careers with confidence. 🤝 NETWORK - Professional events and networking opportunities to connect students with hospitality and tourism industry professionals 📖 EDUCATE - Scholarships to qualified students and alumni from DC’s high school Academies of Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary Arts, Mass Media and Sports Marketing ⭐ EXPERIENCE - Internships and work-based learning educational programs for students to explore careers and build professional skills 📍TRAVEL - Field trips to our nation's capital and destinations across the northeast to explore college and career possibilities NEXTDC is the 501 (c)(3) charity affiliated with Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital.