WHAT'S NEXT

Students and ILCP staff photograph greenery on Kingman Island next to path

Read the 2025 NEXTDC Annual Review
Win big from a selection of holiday prizes that give back to DC students
Register for your $9.14 ticket to the Destination DC (DDC) Member Holiday Celebration
Check out the latest workshop for mass media students

This Giving Tuesday, Reflect with
NEXTDC On:

The mentor who supported your professional growth
The scholarship that helped you succeed in college
The school trip that allowed you to experience a new city
The internships that led to your career

Learn about DC students featured in the 2025 NEXTDC Annual Review who gain real-world experience in hospitality, marketing and culinary industries, made possible by partners like you.  

Join NEXTDC in inspiring students to see what's next in their education and careers.

READ THE 2025 ANNUAL REVIEW

Students and partners participate in cookie decorating

Celebrate NEXTDC

Join us on Dec.17, 8 - 11 a.m. for the DDC Member Holiday Celebration at The Square.

Unlock Amazing Prizes

Don’t miss the perfect holiday gift. Every bid helps create meaningful experiences for DC students in 2026.

ENTER TO WIN

NEXTDC Holiday Silent Auction & Raffle promotional imagery with NEXTDC themed ornaments

Mass Media Students in the Field

The International League of Conservation Photographers Wild Speak DC conference partnered with NEXTDC to host 15 Mass Media students from Ballou, Coolidge and Jackson-Reed high schools. The three-day program included photography workshops, field practice on Kingman Island and a culminating presentation to more than 75 conference attendees.

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Become a Host Employer

Invest in a young person next summer. Host a Career Ready Intern for 25 hours a week for six weeks at no cost to you.

Two Career Ready Interns work in Destination DC board room reviewing work on laptops

July 4th fireworks around the Washington Monument

July 4th VIP Celebration

The countdown to DC250 is on!

Don’t miss early access deals for NEXTDC’s annual celebration in the sky. Tickets start at $250 for the first 25 people. The most iconic fireworks view is waiting for you.