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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.

 

Want to stay connected? Connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or Tiktok. Or sign up for our monthly newsletter, AEF in Action.

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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...

Four of AEF’s Career Ready Interns visit New York City and participated in the Global Citizen’s Challenge and the SYTA Annual Conference.
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September News 2024

AEF interns attended the August Student and Youth Travel Association...

AEF hosted a planning session for educators and administrators of DC’s high school Academies of Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Arts and Mass Media.
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August News 2024

AEF hosted a planning session for educators and administrators

Meet the 2024 Career Ready Intern cohort
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July News 2024

Meet the 2024 Career Ready Intern cohort

AEF presented over $70,000 in scholarships!
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June News 2024

AEF awards over $70,000 in scholarships!

DC Academies are headed to SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference to compete for the first time.
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May News 2024

The DC Academies are headed to SkillsUSA.

The American Experience Foundation Visits New York City
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April News 2024

AEF visits New York City

Congratulations to the AEF Wild Cards for winning the DDC Volleyball Tournament. Booking.com, Swingers the Crazy Golf Club, Chip Dizard Studios, TeRiBeLbLuE and Mangia Food Tours.
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March News 2024

The annual DDC Member Volleyball Tournament was a huge success.

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