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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.

 

Learn more about what we do in our 2022 Annual Review or click here to learn how to get involved.

 

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March News

Mass Media students run the AEF Recording Studio

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February News

Field trips are back! From sports to culinary, we explored it all!

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January News

Hospitality celebrates the holidays with Academy students

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December News

The 2022 Annual Review is launched!

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November News

AEF's 2022-23 interns create new TikTok and Instagram channels

Two young Black women - Zoe Roberts & Cayla Lewis - speak on a professional conference panel
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October News

A summer of sustainability with Career Ready Interns and more

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August News

Training our educators, welcoming a new Academy and more

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July News

A summer of celebration with AEF alumni and July 4th

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June News

Meet the 2022 AEF scholarship winners and more

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The work of AEF would not be possible without the generous support of hundreds of businesses and professionals year-round. These companies and individuals know how important it is to invest their time, expertise, and resources in young people in our community.

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