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Through The Washington Center’s Academic Internship Program, Jack Hartung gained hands-on experience at the intersection of public health policy, legislative advocacy and pre-law studies.

Meet Aubrey Collier, a senior at Stockton University studying Political Science and International Affairs.

Meet Ciera Wilkerson, a Public Health student from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania who's turning curiosity into career preparation.

Mariam Abaza is a student at Ohio State University, studying journalism and public policy. Her passion for creating change through nonprofit work led her the Nonprofit Leadership & Advocacy Seminar.

Sumaya Tasnim is originally from Bangladesh, where she completed both her bachelor's and master's degrees in international relations before moving to the United States.

For Kiara, The Washington Center's (TWC) Capitol Immersion Program was more than a week in the nation's capital; it was a turning point.

With a deep commitment to reducing suicide rates and addressing the youth mental health crisis, Meera has already worked alongside national leaders like Oprah Winfrey and President Joe Biden.

Taiye Ojo's professional passion lies in addressing profound maternal health disparities by improving social determinants of health and expanding access to care. Today, she reflects on her experience.

For Kai Sharpless, the Health Policy Immersion Program provided a crucial bridge between their major in communications and a passion for improving public health messaging.

For Sabrina, The Washington Center’s (TWC) Capitol Immersion Program wasn't just an educational experience; it was a revelation. What she found was possibility.

Gone are the days when a college degree alone guaranteed a strong start to your career. Today, employers are hiring fewer entry-level professionals, thanks in part to AI automation.

Described as a rising star in the field of nanotechnology, Kaitlyn Hardy has completed her third summer in the Department of the Navy’s U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (DoN-NRL) Summer Internship...

This summer, Ethan Espenship, a Senior at Florida State University, interned with the DACOR Bacon House Foundation as a Collections Intern via The Washington Center’s Academic Internship Program.

As a Cook Honors College student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and emerging media producer, Eyrinmarie has been busy with her summer internship in Washington, 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.

Vy Tran’s summer internship wasn’t just about scooping ice cream – it was about scooping up new skills for her professional growth as well as new business opportunities for D/Lai Ice Cream.

A rising senior interning at a Federal Agency, Yahir Brito is majoring in three fields of study: Medicine, Health and Society, History, and Communication of Science and Technology.

As AI transforms the future of work, TWC Academic Internship Program (AIP) interns like Marris Sobotka are gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of law, technology and public service.