What's NEXT

January News 2026

Academy scholars meet one on one with a hospitality icon.

DECEMBER NEWS 2025

Recapping 2025 and media scholars explore environmental conservation through the lens of a camera with ILCP.

November News 2025

Give back and win big. The Annual Holiday Raffle & Auction is live. Get your tickets for the perfect holiday gift while supporting DC students’ career and technical education.

October News 2025

Explore NEXTDC’s partnership with Ballou High School on a day trip to Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

September News 2025

Introducing 'Whats NEXT'

August News 2025

Learn about the 15 Career Ready Interns (CRI) worked with us this summer. Thank you to all the partners who contributed to their experience.

July News 2025

Meet the 2024 Career Ready Intern cohort

June News 2025

AEF awards over $70,000 in scholarships!

May News 2025

The DC Academies are headed to SkillsUSA.

April News 2025

DC takes on the Big Apple to learn about careers in hospitality!

March 2025 News

Leading the way on sustainability in hospitality and tourism

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