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Inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders

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 and leaders. AEF invests in young people in our community, supporting their career and college readiness.

 

Students have opportunities to interact one-on-one with professionals who look like them, sound like them, and have stories that mirror their own. They gain a sense of confidence and belonging in places, situations, and careers that may have otherwise felt off-limits.

 

Learn more about what we do in our 2024 Annual Review or click here to learn how to get involved.

 

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AEF honored students and career professionals with over 50 scholarships and honorarium awards, which provided more than $71,000 in financial support for educational and career journeys.
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June News 2025

AEF awards over $70,000 in scholarships!

Meet the AEF 2025 Scholarship Winners
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May News 2025

The DC Academies are headed to SkillsUSA.

Students explored tourist attractions, various large-scale hotels and engaged with professionals to learn about hospitality industry careers and pathways.
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April News 2025

AEF visits New York City

Ballou High School conducted a Men in CTE Panel featuring tourism professionals
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March News 2025

Celebrate CTE Month

Students enrolled in culinary academies visit Love, Makoto and watch cooks prepare food
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February News 2025

Over 50 students from the DC high schools’ Academies of Hospitality ...

Seniors at Ballou High School Academy of Culinary Arts serving hot drinks at the AEF Annual Holiday Celebration
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January News 2025

Destination DC Member Holiday Celebration at the Smithsonian Nationa...

AEF is proud to introduce our Advanced Internship Program (AIP) interns for the 2024-25 school year.
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December News 2024

Introducing new AEF AIP Interns

Purchase tickets for the AEF holiday fundraising raffle and auction.
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November News 2024

Purchase tickets for the AEF holiday fundraising raffle and auction

Back-to-school events for students and families provide an opportunity to showcase terrific careers in hospitality. AEF joined Jackson-Reed High School and Ballou High School to highlight hospitality, culinary arts and media careers.
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October News 2024

Back-to-school events for students and families provide an opportuni...

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