The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA), Department of Public Works (DPW) and Howard University have teamed up to give six Howard student interns in-depth exposure to practical experience in sustainability issues with the Material Resources Management Internship.
This intensive program which ran from June 28th to August 17th exposed the interns to recycling/sustainability issues and experiences, including their own waste sort project at Howard, teaming up with Microsoft officials in town for their conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and exploring the practical concerns Shaw area businesses face.
“Our ongoing commitment to sustainability embraces programs that work in tandem with partners like DPW and Howard University to provide valuable knowledge, integrate environmental respect and responsibility, and strengthen our communities,” said Angelique Cofield, director of quality assurance at the Washington Convention and Sports Authority
Additionally, the interns took part in community outreach by going door-to-door in the LeDroit Park neighborhood, inviting residents to ask questions about environmental issues and sharing information about the District’s recycling program. They also met with an extraordinary range of experts from organizations such as Keep America Beautiful, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and DPW Solid Waste Management Administration.
“It was such an honor to share the success of the Material Resources Management Internship summer training,” said Russell Klein, community environmental education specialist for the Department of Public Works. “By way of the many contributing partners, the astounding support of local institutions and the daily spirit and commitment of our trainees, we are fabricating a framework by which to cascade knowledge, develop community change, and advance environmental progress within a new generation.”
About the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA)
The Authority owns and manages the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, which generates over $400 million annually and Nationals Park. The Authority also manages the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and the DC Armory. For more information, please visit www.wcsa.com.
About Department of Public Works (DPW)
DPW provides municipal services designed to keep District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive and accessible. For more information, please visit www.dpw.dc.gov.
About Howard University
A private, research institution founded in 1867, Howard University is one of the foremost historically black colleges and universities in the United States. For more information, please visit www.howard.edu.
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