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  • Shaping the Future of Healthcare

    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

    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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  • How TWC’s Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Shaped Megan Windham’s Career Path

    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 the Skills Gap – and Why Should You Care?

    What is the Skills Gap – and Why Should You Care?

    The workforce is changing faster than ever. 

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  • The Evolving Landscape of National Security: Why Adaptability is Your Greatest Asset

    The Evolving Landscape of National Security: Why Adaptability is Your Greatest Asset

    The world of national security is complex and constantly evolving. From global conflicts and cybersecurity threats to domestic risks and new technologies, the challenges are more dynamic than ever.

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  • Why Networking is Essential When Launching a Career in Cybersecurity

    Why Networking is Essential When Launching a Career in Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic, high-paying, and rewarding fields today. With a global shortage of 3.5 million professionals, demand for skilled experts has never been higher.

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  • Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing an Internship

    Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing an Internship

    At The Washington Center (TWC), we know internships are not just a box to check—they are a foundational step toward your career. But as internships have become more competitive and the workplace...

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  • Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internships

    Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internships

    As the largest and most established academic internship program in the U.S., we work with thousands of students to navigate their internship journey, make informed decisions and maximize the...

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  • The #1 Trait Employers Are Looking For

    The #1 Trait Employers Are Looking For

    As you prepare to enter the workforce, there’s one quality that stands out above all: a growth mindset.

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  • From Classroom to Career: 5 Tips to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation

    From Classroom to Career: 5 Tips to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation

    With so many graduates entering the workforce, having a clear and strategic plan is crucial. Here are five actionable tips to help you secure the career you want.

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  • How to Get the Job that Turns Your Passion into a Rewarding Career

    How to Get the Job that Turns Your Passion into a Rewarding Career

    Today’s college graduates face significant challenges in the job market as a result of a growing disconnect between academic curricula and employers’ needs. Some important data you should consider:

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  • How AI is Reshaping Career Pathways

    How AI is Reshaping Career Pathways

    AI isn't here to take your job away. Instead, someone who knows how to use AI effectively might. Generative AI is revolutionizing the professional world, and the demand for skills is rising.

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  • Unlocking Career Opportunities in Health Policy

    Unlocking Career Opportunities in Health Policy

    If you have a passion to improve health outcomes, increase access and affordability of care, overcome health disparities or strive for better health for individuals and families, building skills,...

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  • International Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project

    International Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project

    Antonia Zito, an international relations major at University of Washington, recently served as a research intern at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Studies (WJPC)...

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  • Networking Opportunities Throughout D.C.-Based Internship Fuels University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student’s Professional Dreams

    Networking Opportunities Throughout D.C.-Based Internship Fuels University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student’s Professional Dreams

    Janiya Pettus, a political science major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, undertook an internship journey with National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS).

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  • The Washington Center Welcomes Two Esteemed Alumni to its Board of Trustees, Reelects Chair

    The Washington Center Welcomes Two Esteemed Alumni to its Board of Trustees, Reelects Chair

    The Board of Trustees of The Washington Center (TWC) recently elected two accomplished alumni to its Board. Isaiah Boswell and Geoff Schaefer...

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  • TWC’s Workforce Readiness Program: Career-Connected Skills for the Future of Work

    TWC’s Workforce Readiness Program: Career-Connected Skills for the Future of Work

    The Washington Center is launching an innovative Workforce Readiness Program to provide an opportunity for learners to immerse themselves in the realities and expectations of today’s workforce.

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  • Internship Affirms Pre-Med Student’s Passion for Healthcare

    Internship Affirms Pre-Med Student’s Passion for Healthcare

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

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  • Student Expands Network Through Political Internship

    Student Expands Network Through Political Internship

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

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  • From Data to Policy, There's a Place for You in a Cybersecurity Career

    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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