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See how TWC works for students interested in nonprofit and advocacy work and learn about the most popular internship sites and programming for these students.
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Towson University student Jackie Martinez always aspired to become an immigration lawyer. Her passion for advocating for those who are underrepresented led her to her internship with Ayuda Inc.
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Northern Arizona University student Dayana Guzman interned at Jubilee Housing as a Resident Services Coordinator.
Trisha Binwade, an undergraduate at University of Washington dove into the complex area of international policy during her internship at S&P Global.
University of Colorado Boulder student Luke Hahn interned at a national security think tank as part of the CU in D.C. program.
Maroua Rahaoui, an undergraduate student at Worcester State University had a vision of coming to Washington, D.C. and making a difference.
Supported by a scholarship from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Sarah’s internship at Offender Aid and Restoration generated change in the lives of those who have experienced incarceration.
Westfield State University student Tiara Lewis gained real-world experience through her internship with LIFT-DC Community Services. Now, she plans to continue her education and follow her passion...
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University of Southern Mississippi student Kellie Jackson talks about how her TWC internship with a non-profit advocacy group prepared her for life after college.
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Mireya Cabrera shares what a typical day is like as an intern on the Communications Team at Global Ties U.S., a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Department of State.
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An internship with Student Veterans of America in D.C. through TWC's VET Initiative helped student veteran Raul Santana strengthen his professional skills and develop new connections.