What's NEXT

April News 2026

Classroom learning Meets Real-World Impact.

March News 2026

Scholars from Ballou High School and Coolidge High School built connections at Destination DC’s (DDC) Open House.

February 2026 News

Global Diplomacy Academy students networked with international travel reps at Destination DC’s Global Marketplace

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!

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