Connecting Experiential Education and Early Careers
The Washington Center partners with hundreds of colleges and universities and employers, connecting the needs of one side with the execution for the other. Here, experts from throughout the organization and our trusted partners discuss trends in higher education, preparing for future careers and the future of work.
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Bringing Career Launch Home: TWC & UNC Greensboro Debut a New Regional Model
The Washington Center (TWC) and University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) are partnering to pilot a new approach to career-connected learning: a three-day, on-campus Career Launch Bootcamp.
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Jessica Vargas Gains Legal Experience and Builds Alumni Connections in D.C.
Through The Washington Center’s Academic Internship Program, Jessica Enriquez Vargas interned at the Law Offices of Karp, Norwind, Gold, & Karp, where she supported the legal firm's clients.
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Reflecting on TWC’s 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator Program
At The Washington Center, we don't just tell you about job and career opportunities – we show you pathways into them via connections and collaboration with individuals who live them now.
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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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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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You’ll Need an Employability Portfolio for Continuous Learning and Earning
As careers demand continuous learning, professionals will manage their employability by planning, executing and seeking feedback on their skill needs.
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5 Tips for Managing an All-Remote Team for the First Time
Working remotely was a leading labor trend until reality came in, took it over, and turned conditional into absolute.
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Why are Soft Skills a Hard Sell?
Soft skills are decidedly what guarantees students a place in the modern, adaptable workforce. Why aren’t students and universities placing more emphasis on learning and teaching them?
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Expert Panel Explores How Micro-Credentials Reshape Higher Education and Employment
The Washington Center focused its second annual Employer-Higher Education Roundtable on the emergence and challenges of micro-credentials.
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