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.
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).
IPLD Program Locations
Maryland / Washington D.C.
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Montgomery County
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Prince George's County
Illinois
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Chicago
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 6th, 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.
Spring 2024 Program Schedules
Nationwide Industry Days
Industry Enrichment Field Trips (Schools are Closed)
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February 19, 2024 (President's Day)
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March 4, 2024
Express Your Interest To Host a Pilot Program in your Area.
Industry Training Sessions
(Virtual for All Sites)
Parents & Students (Saturdays)
Washington D.C./MD/Virginia Area
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February 3, 2024
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March 2, 2024
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April 12 - 13, 2024 (ACPDC)
Chicago, IL
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February 10, 2024
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March 9, 2024
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April 20, 2024 (ACPDC)
Corporate Sponsors
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