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Sweet Success: How Vy Tran Helped Grow a Local Ice Cream Startup
Vy Tran’s summer internship wasn’t just about scooping ice cream – it was about scooping up new skills for her professional growth as well as new business opportunities for D/Lai Ice Cream.
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Preserving Digital Scientific Knowledge: Yahir Brito’s Library of Congress Internship
A rising senior interning at the Library of Congress, Yahir Brito is majoring in three fields of study: Medicine, Health and Society, History, and Communication of Science and Technology.
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Shaping the Future of Legal Tech: Marris Sobotka’s Internship Journey
As AI transforms the future of work, TWC Academic Internship Program (AIP) interns like Marris Sobotka are gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of law, technology and public service.
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Abigail Hamill — Advancing Mental Health Policy in the Nation’s Capital
A rising senior at Ohio Northern University majoring in Political Science with minors in Pre-Law and Sociology – an academic foundation that fueled her impactful work on pressing mental health policy.
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Nonprofit Careers: How to Stand Out in a Competitive, AI-Driven Market
Recent challenges from funding shifts to AI disruption are pushing many graduating seniors and early career professionals to explore new opportunities. But with the right strategies, you can thrive.
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Shaping the Future of Healthcare
The myriad of challenges in the American healthcare system, including access, affordability and the complex policies surrounding them, fuel a need for agile and informed leaders.
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How to Launch Your Political Career
The need for passionate, skilled leaders at all levels of U.S. government has never been greater. This guide breaks down how to start your political career, from networking to launching a campaign.
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National Security Spotlight: Saleha Sahar
Over eight intensive days in Washington, D.C., our National Security participants stepped inside this high-stakes world—engaging with policymakers, intelligence leaders and military strategists.
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Where National Security Policy Meets Practice
National security isn’t just debated in textbooks, it’s forged in the halls of the Pentagon, the Situation Room, and other Washington, D.C. institutions.
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How TWC’s Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Shaped Megan Windham’s Career Path
Megan shared with us how participating equipped her with cutting-edge knowledge, practical career strategies and valuable connections, all of which she is now applying to her next steps in tech.
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What Is a REAL ID, and Why Do You Need One for Your TWC Experience?
If you're a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident flying to Washington, D.C. or planning to visit federal sites as part of your TWC program, there’s a critical item you must have: a REAL ID.
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Intern Spotlight: A Rising Star in International Security
Meet Abigail Smart, a Junior at the University of New Hampshire, double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a concentration in International Security.
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Eight Days That Redefined Our Participant's National Security Trajectory
This year’s National Security Program cohort experienced what many professionals spend years pursuing: unfiltered access to the minds and institutions shaping America’s defense strategy.
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Beyond the Health Policy Resume: The Power of Networking
When it comes to launching a career in health policy, many students focus on building the perfect resume—stacking credentials, refining technical knowledge and tailoring their application materials.
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5 Reasons Why Every Changemaker Should Attend TWC's Nonprofit Leadership & Advocacy Seminar
Nonprofits play a crucial role in solving society’s most pressing challenges, from education reform to sustainability to community health and much more.
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Álvaro Sopo Salazar on Service, Policy and Problem-Solving in Congress
In this spotlight, Álvaro shares how he turned challenges into opportunities, from designing systems to track community concerns to deepening his understanding of U.S. foreign affairs.
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Reflecting on TWC’s 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator Program
At The Washington Center, we don't just tell you about job and career opportunities – we show you pathways into them via connections and collaboration with individuals who live them now.
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TWC at 50 Years – Innovating Through a Legacy of Success
For five decades, The Washington Center has stood at the intersection of education and opportunity, transforming the lives of more than 68,000 students through immersive experiential learning.
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What is the Skills Gap – and Why Should You Care?
The workforce is changing faster than ever.
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From D.C. Intern to Aspiring Public Servant: Hussein Rifath’s Journey of Growth and Purpose
A political science student with a deep curiosity for how past events shape today’s world, Hussein Rifath brought his academic passion to life during his internship at the Department of Justice.
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