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Internship Career and Leadership Workshop 2025
Welcome, interns, to the Career and Leadership Workshop!
This workshop is a key component of your internship program, offering a week-long opportunity to expand your knowledge of various career fields while honing your leadership skills. Throughout the week, you will join fellow interns in showcasing the outcomes of your summer projects through presentations.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with industry professionals through engaging panel discussions, skill-building sessions, and interactive activities. This workshop is designed to enrich your experience and evaluate the program’s impact—celebrating successes and identifying opportunities for future improvement.
We hope you make the most of your time in Washington, DC. Take advantage of this incredible networking opportunity, and don’t forget to have fun!

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August 5, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST - NPS Internship Career and Leadership Workshop

August 6, 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST- Art Culture Presentations: LHIP/HBCUI
 

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Tuesday, March 11
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast - HBCUI
Tuesday March 11, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue
Breakfast served at Met Cafe Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections.

Tuesday March 11, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue 1750 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
  Food
 
Wednesday, March 12
 

6:30am EDT

Breakfast - MIS, LHIP and GOGA
Wednesday March 12, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections

Wednesday March 12, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel 2117 E St NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  Food

7:00am EDT

Breakfast - HBCUI/InternXL
Wednesday March 12, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue
Breakfast served at Met Cafe Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections.

Wednesday March 12, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue 1750 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
  Food

12:15pm EDT

Lunch
Wednesday March 12, 2025 12:15pm - 1:10pm EDT
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room
Take a well-deserved break and treat yourself to a delicious hour-long lunch. Enjoy a variety of delectable options to satisfy your cravings and recharge for the rest of the day.
Wednesday March 12, 2025 12:15pm - 1:10pm EDT
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240
  Food

6:00pm EDT

National Parks Trivia Dinner
Wednesday March 12, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Alero Restaurant
HBCUI and XL interns invite  ALL INTERNS to participate in the National Parks Trivia dinner as a group at the Alero Restaurant  Each person will cover their own meal, but there will be exciting prizes for the trivia winners! Please RSVP to  Eboni Preston at epreston@hbcui.org or Mikeriya Bond at mbond@gyfoundation.org by Monday, August 5. We hope to see you there!
Speakers
avatar for Mikeriya K. Bond

Mikeriya K. Bond

Associate Director of Programs, Greening Youth Foundation
Mikeriya K. Bond was born in Macon, Georgia and raised in the Metro Atlanta area. Interestingly, she did not begin to talk until she was 2 ½ years old. As a teen still struggling to find her voice and emerge from her shell, she trained in a performing arts troupe under the direction... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard

Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship Program Lead, SODAS Life Inc.
Led by a call to action, Eboni is a management professional with a background in non-profit administration, program operations, partnerships, advocacy, and workforce development. She has spent the last decade working with public land management agencies on youth programs, DEI programming... Read More →
Wednesday March 12, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Alero Restaurant 1301 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
  Food
 
Thursday, March 13
 

6:30am EDT

Breakfast - MIS, LHIP and GOGA
Thursday March 13, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections

Thursday March 13, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel 2117 E St NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  Food

7:00am EDT

Breakfast - HBCUI/InternXL
Thursday March 13, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue
Breakfast served at Met Cafe Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections.

Thursday March 13, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue 1750 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
  Food

11:45am EDT

Lunch
Thursday March 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room
Take a 45-minute break to enjoy a meal and recharge. This is your time to relax, refuel, and network with fellow attendees. We’ll reconvene shortly for the next session.
Thursday March 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240
  Food

4:30pm EDT

All programs dinner on your own
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA
Enjoy dinner on your own and get ready to join us for an exciting night tour of the city. Bus will pick you up at your hotel.
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA Rachel Carson Room
  Food
 
Friday, March 14
 

6:30am EDT

Breakfast - MIS, LHIP and GOGA
Friday March 14, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections

Friday March 14, 2025 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel 2117 E St NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  Food

7:00am EDT

Breakfast - HBCUI/InternXL
Friday March 14, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue
Breakfast served at Met Cafe Savor a delightful breakfast spread offering a range of options to suit every palate. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, fuel up for the day ahead, and make meaningful connections.

Friday March 14, 2025 7:00am - 7:50am EDT
Met Cafe The Venue 1750 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
  Food

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Friday March 14, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room
Take a 45-minute break to enjoy a meal and recharge. This is your time to relax, refuel, and network with fellow attendees. We’ll reconvene shortly for the next session.
Friday March 14, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240
  Food

6:30pm EDT

LHIP Farewell Dinner
Friday March 14, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
The  Cactus Room has been reserved for the private event. The meals will be served family style.
Speakers
avatar for Latino Heritage Internship Program LHIP
Friday March 14, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
  Food
 
Saturday, March 15
 

6:30am EDT

Breakfast - MIS, LHIP and GOGA
Saturday March 15, 2025 6:30am - 8:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel
Enjoy breakfast served at the hotel.

Interns have free time in the morning and lunch on their own.

Mosaics and GOGA interns/staff will walk from the State Plaza Hotel (North building lobby) to the White House at 12:30 pm. and arrive before the tour starts at 1:00 pm.

Saturday March 15, 2025 6:30am - 8:30am EDT
State Plaza Hotel 2117 E St NW, Washington, DC, 20037
  Food

5:45pm EDT

HBCUI & InternXL Farewell Dinner
Saturday March 15, 2025 5:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
5:45 - Uber/Lyft to The Spirit of Washington 
Pier 4
580 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024

6-6:45 Boarding 
7-9:30 Sailing/Dinner

Speakers
avatar for Mikeriya K. Bond

Mikeriya K. Bond

Associate Director of Programs, Greening Youth Foundation
Mikeriya K. Bond was born in Macon, Georgia and raised in the Metro Atlanta area. Interestingly, she did not begin to talk until she was 2 ½ years old. As a teen still struggling to find her voice and emerge from her shell, she trained in a performing arts troupe under the direction... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard

Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Internship Program Lead, SODAS Life Inc.
Led by a call to action, Eboni is a management professional with a background in non-profit administration, program operations, partnerships, advocacy, and workforce development. She has spent the last decade working with public land management agencies on youth programs, DEI programming... Read More →
avatar for InternXL
avatar for Mosaics in Science Diversity Internship Program MIS
Saturday March 15, 2025 5:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
  Food
 
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Alero Restaurant
ANACOSTIA BOAT TOUR
Buses will pick up all interns at the Courtyard by Marriott and State Plaza Hote
Conference Room 2023
Courtyard by Marriott Washington
Department of Interior
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level
DOI Bison Bistro - Basement Level Kiowa Room
DOI C Street Entrance
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Lobby area outside of Yates Auditorium
Met Cafe The Venue
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Park Foundation
North Penthouse
Organization of American States
Rachel Carson Room
Room 1548
State Plaza Hotel
TBA
The Wharf DC
The White House
Tonic Restaurant
U.S. Department of the Interior
Yates Auditorium
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