Career Launch Advice

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

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:

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.

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.

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,...

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)...

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...

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).

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

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...

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.

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

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

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.

Employers are investing in people and diversity to help make what is currently a predominantly white, male-dominated field more accessible, equitable and successful.