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Towson University student Jackie Martinez always aspired to become an immigration lawyer. Her passion for advocating for those who are underrepresented led her to her internship with Ayuda Inc.

Interning within a marketing and communications team at the nonprofit Complete College America helped Ember Brummitt, an undergrad at East Tennessee State University majoring in mass communications...

The Washington Center and Delaware State University continue their collaboration to fuel students’ exploration of careers and create networks and experiences that will help kick-start their futures.

Dante DeMarzo, an undergraduate at University of North Carolina, combined his organizational and creative skills to help deliver a high-profile event in D.C. supporting refugee families.

Northern Arizona University student Dayana Guzman interned at Jubilee Housing as a Resident Services Coordinator.

Trisha Binwade, an undergraduate at University of Washington dove into the complex area of international policy during her internship at S&P Global.

Stepping through the doors of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies and well-known brands might be daunting for some, but not Cassidy Crawford, a first-generation undergrad.

University of Colorado Boulder student Luke Hahn interned at a national security think tank as part of the CU in D.C. program.

Internship experience at the Embassy of El Salvador inspires Arkansas State University student to pursue a career in law and advocate for individuals in her home state of Arkansas. 

East Tennessee State University student Samuel Garcia experienced a career awakening after his internship with the National Hispanic Medical Association.

Maroua Rahaoui, an undergraduate student at Worcester State University had a vision of coming to Washington, D.C. and making a difference.

Florida Atlantic University student Jake Walsh spent a summer interning with the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Students from Delaware State University come to The Washington Center (TWC) each year to build meaningful connections and professional experience that will help springboard their careers.   

University of Puerto Rico student Johaneliz Gonzalez found her calling through an internship with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute.

Sophia Estupinan is a criminal justice major from Florida International University who interned at the International Association of Women Judges.

Students from the University of the Virgin Islands come to The Washington Center each year to broaden their personal and professional networks in the heart of Washington, D.C.  

Bentley University student Bobby Olejarczyk knew he’d be learning about justice and equity in his U.S. Department of Education internship, but his experience exceeded his expectations.

Supported by a scholarship from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Sarah’s internship at Offender Aid and Restoration generated change in the lives of those who have experienced incarceration.

Supported by a scholarship from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Emily’s TWC experience has shown her that there are myriad of pathways to a rewarding career in the Federal Government.

Elizabeth Kolb shares with us a special letter she sent her peers regarding her acceptance to The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program this summer.