Action Items

• Get Involved: Join AEF for the annual July 4th VIP Celebration and fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. Enjoy exclusive firework views, music and vibes at the American Pharmacists Association’s Potomac View Terrace.   
  
  
• The countdown is on! AEF’s scholarship applications close April 11. This year marks over $200k awarded since 2015. Donate to AEF today to be a part of this important milestone for the DC hospitality community.
  
  
• See how 48 students and educators explored behind-the-scenes industry tours in New York City this March. 
  
  
• Celebrate Women’s History Month with a recap of Ballou High School’s Women in CTE Day.
  
  
• AEF’s Advanced Internship Program interns from local high schools attended the Destination DC Partnerships & Alliances Committee Meeting. Check out intern Christian Osbourne’s recap on Instagram.  

AEF visited New York City with 48 students and educators from DC's Academies of Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary Arts and Mass Media. 

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

Thank you to our NYC field trip partners: 

• Arlo Midtown
• Big Bus Tours New York
• Chelsea Market
• New York Marriott Marquis 
• RiseNY
• Whitney Museum of American Art
  
  

AEF proudly supported the DC Career and Technical Student Organization State Leadership Conference. A big thank you to over 200 volunteers and 50 AEF supporters who helped more than 1,000 students in their career and technical education journey. Students competed in areas such as presentations, STEM, interviewing and technical skills. Winners will compete at five national CTSO events. 

Congrats to Candice Mott, Performance Accountability Coordinator, Secondary Programs and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education on the two-day event.  

See how the participating Academies at Ballou and Roosevelt High School captured the day.

On March 4, Ballou High School, Cardozo Education Campus and Roosevelt High School competed in the ProStart DC Invitational at the National Union Building, led by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington and DC Public Schools.  

Students showcased their culinary skills by creating a three-course meal and pitching original restaurant concepts. Congratulations to Roosevelt High School, the winner in both culinary and business management, who will represent DC at the National ProStart Invitational in May. 

This Women’s History Month, Ballou High School brought together a panel of women in media, hospitality, culinary, information technology and transportation spaces:   

• Patrice Bowman, BowTrans LLC 
• Shalis Ricks, Encore Global 
• Skye Curry, Luxury of SPC Hospitality  
• Munachimso Ojiaku, Accenture 
• Sonia Castelan, Colada Shop 

Thirty students attended the impactful presentation to learn about different careers and pathways to opportunities through college, workforce and mentorship.

Celebrate Independence Day with AEF at the annual VIP rooftop celebration and fundraiser on July 4, from 7-10 p.m. at the American Pharmacists Association. Your ticket directly supports scholarships and work-based learning for DC high school students. 

• Enjoy great food, drinks and family-friendly fun.
• Experience DC’s spectacular fireworks from a private rooftop.
• Sponsor the event to showcase your company’s support or donate a prize to our annual raffle and auction.
  
  

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