Articles from The Washington Center
Articles from current students, alumni success stories, the latest news, and more from The Washington Center.
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STIPDG Intern Gains Hands-On Experience and New Connections
Howard University student Ashley-Danielle Bickerstaff shares her experience with the Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups.
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Building Diversity in Cybersecurity
Employers are investing in people and diversity to help make what is currently a predominantly white, male-dominated field more accessible, equitable and successful.
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Intern Makes an Impact Through Work with Nonprofit Organization
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.
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Internship Opens Doors to Career in Federal Government
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.
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Rethinking the Skills Needed for a Successful Cybersecurity Career
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need stellar coding or computer networking skills to succeed in cybersecurity. This industry needs people with many different talents and areas of expertise.
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Celebrating a Holiday Surprise of Experiential Learning
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.
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The Washington Center Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to Build Access and Equity for College to Career Pathways
This first program from TWC’s Innovation Institute is designed to engage historically marginalized learners with career exploration, mentorship and networking in one of the fastest growing and...
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From Data to Policy, There's a Place for You in a Cybersecurity Career
Students with a background in just about any field of study can find a job in the cybersecurity industry. What’s more, there is opportunity for everyone. Learn how to launch your cybersecurity career!
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SAMHSA Intern Puts His Passion Toward Behavioral Health Research
Xavier University graduate Eddie Owsley-Longino gained additional skills and discovered new career possibilities through an internship with SAMHSA.
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SAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions
Jorge Garcia-Cordero found challenging and rewarding work, while discovering his career goals, through an internship with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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TWC Returns to International Programming by Hosting Learners from Guanajuato, Mexico
30 learners participated in immersive programming across Washington, D.C. and New York City as the continuation of remote learning experiences that began in 2020.
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Internship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World
During his summer with TWC, Christopher Rosati from The College of New Jersey learned the importance of networking and got a taste of government responsibilities.
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Social Work Internship Inspires Student to Pursue Higher Education
Westfield State University student Tiara Lewis gained real-world experience through her internship with LIFT-DC Community Services. Now, she plans to continue her education and follow her passion...
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TWC Students Have a Voice in the Future of Democracy at the Bipartisan Policy Center’s UnCon22 Event
30 TWC students from across America and around the globe participated in Un-Convention 2022 (UnCon22), an immersive day of seminars and discussions with viewpoints from across the political spectrum.
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The Washington Center Announces Funded Fellowship for Students Seeking Career Advancement in Broadcast Media
Opportunity for diverse candidates to gain first-hand experience via The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the Federal government’s leading global communications network.
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U.S. State Department Launches the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship
The Two-Year Graduate Fellowship Seeks to Attract Highly Qualified Candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service that Reflect the Diversity of the United States
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U.S. State Department Opens 2023 Application for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center announce the launch of the 2023 application cycle for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship internship program.
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CDC Intern Applies Academic Studies to Important Vaccine Policy Project
University of Georgia graduate student Shriya Bhatnagar shares how her internship experience with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave her direction, motivation, and insight into...
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Library of Congress Research Intern Discovers a New World of Promising Career Paths
In her Library of Congress internship, Lashanah Thomas gained professional and personal fulfillment through her research projects and interactions with congressional representatives.
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Funded Federal Diversity Internships Provide Paid Opportunities for College Students
The Washington Center partners with multiple U.S. federal agencies to administer paid internship programs with the goal of increasing diversity in the federal workforce. Learn more.
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