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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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  • Exploring Your Future Career: Short-Term Programs this Fall at The Washington Center

    Exploring Your Future Career: Short-Term Programs this Fall at The Washington Center

    The Washington Center continues to innovate and offer early career talent the skills and strategies to fuel their professional ambitions, whether you are about to or have recently graduated.

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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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  • What to Expect at TWC’s National Security Seminar 2024

    What to Expect at TWC’s National Security Seminar 2024

    The Washington Center’s annual exploration of the most pressing issues in national and domestic security policy is a unique opportunity to build knowledge, engage with individuals and institutions...

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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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  • STIPDG Intern Builds Bridges and Career Opportunities

    STIPDG Intern Builds Bridges and Career Opportunities

    Djakaridja is a Graduate student attending University of North Texas obtaining a masters in Urban planning. During his time at STIPDG he interned for the Wisconsin Division of Federal Highway...

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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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  • How D.C. Semester Can Inspire You to Take Action

    How D.C. Semester Can Inspire You to Take Action

    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.

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  • Building Diversity in Cybersecurity

    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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  • Rethinking the Skills Needed for a Successful Cybersecurity Career

    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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  • 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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  • 4 Tips for Virtual Networking

    4 Tips for Virtual Networking

    Virtual networking is here to stay. Use these tips prepare to network over Zoom or over the phone so you can make the most of your conversations.

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  • 5 Common (Remote) Workplace Challenges — and How to Address Them

    5 Common (Remote) Workplace Challenges — and How to Address Them

    Working remotely comes with perks — and challenges. Here’s how to navigate workplace conflict during your remote internship.

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