Use this resource to define your personal and professional goals so you can make the most of your TWC experience.
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During these short-term programs, you’ll gain unparalleled access to the people and places of D.C. along with an in-depth understanding of the biggest issues facing our nation.
Whether you take part in our internship program in Washington, D.C. or join us online, you’ll have an immersive experience that’s tailored to you and your goals.
TWC's Career Readiness Programming is designed to help you develop the professionalism, communication skills and network necessary to excel in any work environment.
Are you a criminal justice major interested in spending a semester with The Washington Center? Learn more about potential internship placements in the field outside of law enforcement.
Learn more about the documents you'll need to submit as part of your application to the Academic Internship Program.
The Washington Center At-A-Glance
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How to Network Like a Professional
So, you want to network…now what? Before you jump right in, read these tips so you can be prepared to put your best foot forward.
Employer Guide to Writing Remote Internship Job Descriptions
The Washington Center uses your internship job description to identify students who may be the right fit for your role. Learn how to craft the perfect job description for a remote internship.
This infosheet will help employers craft internship job descriptions that will help us identify students to interview for your role.
Find out what you'll being doing each week as a TWC Intern in our exciting and active home of Washington, D.C.!
Find out how much to budget for a semester in D.C. This sheet breaks down estimated costs of entertainment, groceries, eating out and transportation for the average intern.
TWC's Global Competencies Program for international students is designed for high performing seniors, recent college graduates or students currently enrolled in graduate school. Learn more.
A Statement of Professional Interest is part of your TWC application. This info sheet will help you write an effective Statement of Professional Interest and includes examples.
Your internship interviews will likely be conducted over the phone. This info sheet will help you navigate the process.
During your internship, you will be required to conduct email correspondence in a professional manner. This info sheet will help you write better professional emails.
Some internship sites - especially federal government offices - require interns to obtain security clearance. This info sheet helps you understand the process.
During your semester or summer at The Washington Center, you'll take part in an evening course one night a week. You could fulfill a requirement for your major or experience a course you could only
This framework helps employers and educational institutions identify practices in supervising and mentoring an intern to ensure a high-impact and mutually beneficial internship experience.
This info sheet provides an overview of common interview questions and tips on how to respond.