Overview - The IPLD Program
A National Industry Pipeline Initiative
The Industry Pipeline Leadership Development Program (IPLD) is a national professional leadership and personal enrichment experience that prepares individuals for technical, professional and personal success in prospective careers. This is a multi-year pipeline program that recruits, trains and prepares individuals for their steps toward career success from middle school through college.
IPLD Program Locations
DMV (Maryland / Washington D.C. / Northern Virginia)
How Does It Work?
When schools are closed, students participate in various industry field trips and mentoring experiences to help them decide on a career field. Throughout the year, students receive technical and professional development skills training, scholarship preparation assistance and project-based learning opportunities with industry mentors to adequately prepare them for the workforce and their field of choice.
Each participant will later connect with employers in our network for internship, externship or job shadowing experiences at our annual career and professional development conference for opportunities around the country over the summer (or work to start a business as an entrepreneur).
Host a Pilot IPLD
in your School District or Area

Industry Pipeline Concentrations
National Focus on Yielding Professionals
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Engineering / Information Technology
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Culinary & Hospitality
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Business & Finance
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Media & Journalism
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Health / Bio-sciences / Environmental
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Law & Public Service
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Homeland Security / Military
Program Components
The components and deliverables of the program involve the following for each location:
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Industry Exposure
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Skill Development
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Project-Based Learning
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Industry Application Development
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Mentoring from Industry Professionals
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Scholarship Preparation Assistance
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Academic Assistance
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Financial Planning
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Personal & Professional Leadership Training
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Certification Training (varies by industry)
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College Tours and Application Assistance
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Job Shadowing / Internship Opportunities

Eligibility & Application Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
To become eligible for this program, students must meet the following:
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Be entering 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
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Have a submitted letter of recommendation from a teacher/counselor that has experience your child.
Application Requirements
To apply, students must perform the following:
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Complete the online application.
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Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher that can speak to the student's behavior, leadership and general interests (online form).
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Submit an official school transcript from the previous school year.
NOTE: There is an annual activity fee of $500 for participation in the program and must be paid directly after acceptance into the program by the second session.
There is no GPA requirement to be accepted. However, students must provide proof of their efforts to achieve and/or maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher to maintain their acceptance in the leadership program.
Activity Fee:
Once you are accepted into the program, there is an activity fee of $500 that covers industry field trip transportation through the year, food, t-shirts and project materials for the leadership program.
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Program Schedules
Nationwide Industry Days
Industry Enrichment Field Trips (Schools are Closed)
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TBD
Express Your Interest To Host a Pilot Program in your Area.
Industry Training Sessions
(Virtual for All Sites)
Parents & Students (Saturdays)
DMV (Washington D.C./ Maryland / Virginia Area
(Saturdays)
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October 4, 2025
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November 1, 2025
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December 6, 2025
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January 10, 2026
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February 7, 2026
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March 7, 2026
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April 4, 2026
Corporate Sponsors
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