The Washington Center’s 2025 Impact Report celebrates our 50-year legacy of empowering students through immersive internships and experiential learning, while marking a year of innovation and growth. This report highlights new initiatives like the “TWC On The Road” program, expanded partnerships and a renewed commitment to fostering diverse talent and building inclusive pathways for future leaders.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Impact
Kim Church is proud to lead The Washington Center as we celebrate 50 years of connecting students to life-changing, real-world pathways through experiential learning.
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.
What Is a REAL ID, and Why Do You Need One for Your TWC Experience?
If you're a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident flying to Washington, D.C. or planning to visit federal sites as part of your TWC program, there’s a critical item you must have: a REAL ID.
TWC at 50 Years – Innovating Through a Legacy of Success
For five decades, The Washington Center has stood at the intersection of education and opportunity, transforming the lives of more than 68,000 students through immersive experiential learning.
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...
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.
Fueling Innovation and Equity with Cybersecurity Industry Partners
Learn more about Tentacle’s experience in the Cybersecurity Accelerator Program and how participating supports their operational and equity visions.
TWC Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member and Supporter Norman Y. Mineta
The former Secretary of Transportation was recognized with TWC's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
1:56Meet Kim Churches, TWC's New President
Churches is TWC's fourth President—and first female in the role—as of October 2021. She brings nearly three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education administration.
The Washington Center Sets School of Record Partnership with Elon University
The agreement enables students from non-affiliated schools to receive academic credit from Elon for completing TWC’s Academic Internship Program.
The Washington Center Board of Trustees Elects Dr. Susan C. Pannullo as New Chair
Dr. Pannullo is an alum, parent of an alum, renowned neurosurgeon-educator, and long-serving member of TWC board.
Johnson & Wales University Partners with The Washington Center to Maximize Students' Professional Success through Experiential Learning
JWU is preparing to launch new opportunities available through The Washington Center this year, such as the Spring 2021 Academic Internship Program and the upcoming Inauguration 2021 Academic Seminar.
The Washington Center Launches the Largest Virtual Academic Internship Program in the Country with 550+ Students Starting Summer Internships
Students will intern 20-25 hours per week, participate in virtual career readiness sessions and workshops such as resume writing, interviewing, and more.
TWC Mourns Passing of Board Member and Friend, Irene Hirano Inouye
The U.S.-Japan Council president was a staunch advocate for trans-Pacific collaboration and relationships.
The Washington Center Preserves Internship Experience with Summer 2020 Virtual Internship Program
Special program re-engages professional opportunities that could have been lost to COVID-19.
1:28Celebrating 20 Years at The Washington Center
Monumental Career Journeys Start Here. Kathleen Regan-Mills, Senior Manager, Academic Seminars started at TWC in 2000 and has been helping students see achieve their potential ever since.
TWC Alum Uses His Public Health Training to Help with COVID-19 Testing
How are members of The Washington Center community stepping up to help during the coronavirus pandemic? VET Initiative alumni Vegas volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps in Washington, D.C.
Madonna University Chooses The Washington Center as D.C.-Based Internship Partner
This strategic partnership will provide students from Livonia, Michigan's Madonna University opportunities to gain invaluable career preparation experience in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Center Selects Emerging Leader for Board of Trustees
Yisel Cabrera of Ford Motor Company Fund brings philanthropic and community relations expertise to The Washington Center's governing body.
The Washington Center’s 45th Anniversary
Yearlong ‘Monumental Career Journeys Start Here’ Celebration Commences