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Read ArticleTop 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internship Compensation
As the largest and most established academic internship program in the U.S., we work with thousands of students to navigate their internship journey, make informed decisions and maximize the...
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Read ArticleOn the Frontlines of Democracy: Jorge Avila's Internship During a Historic Election Season
Jorge Avila’s journey with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was a masterclass in resilience, adaptability and the power of civic engagement during a pivotal moment in American politics.
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Read ArticleMacKenzie Cruz’s Mission to Safeguard Children Through Global Policy
MacKenzie Cruz, is making a powerful impact as an intern with the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children, tackling critical issues affecting children worldwide.
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Read ArticleA Swiftie Intern Spotlight: How Stephanie Samsel Merged Pop Culture and Politics
Stephanie Samsel interned at the Heritage Foundation and took on diverse roles as a temporary marketing project coordinator.
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Read ArticleLiv Holmes - Championing History and Accessibility
Live Holmes is a rising star from Kalamazoo College spent her internship with the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee blending historical preservation with advocacy and acknowledgment of disability rights.
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Maximize your career exploration through The Washington Center’s immersive short-term programs. Week-long seminars and powerful weekend bootcamp-style experiences to help kick-start your future.
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Read ArticleCharting New Waters: How a Naval Research Lab Internship Fueled Isabella’s Passion for Science
For many students, the path from college to a rewarding career feels daunting, especially in fields where hands-on experience and research skills seem like must-haves from day one. But for...
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Read ArticleThe #1 Trait Employers Are Looking For
As you prepare to enter the workforce, there’s one quality that stands out above all: a growth mindset.
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Read ArticleA Conversation with Adriana DeMercurio
Converting personal challenges into action for others via an internship within the federal government at SAMHSA.
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Read ArticleChampioning Political Awareness and Discovering Career Flexibility
Political science major Josephine Ennin interned at Political Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing political engagement and education.
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Read ArticleGrant Bane’s AIP Experience: Enhancing Scenic Beauty and Professional Ambitions
This summer, Grant A Bane, a Public Relations major from the University of Colorado-Boulder, interned with Scenic America to help preserve the nation's scenic beauty.
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Read ArticleIntern Spotlight: Embracing Growth and Professional Development as an Intern at the Assuaged Foundation
Chris Parris Jr., a Mass Communications major at Frostburg State University, joined TWC’s Summer 2024 Academic Internship Program and interned at the Assuaged Foundation.
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Read ArticleUnlocking Career Opportunities in Health Policy
If you have a passion to improve health outcomes, increase access and affordability of care, overcome health disparities or strive for better health for individuals and families, building skills,...
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Read ArticleDiscovering the Power of Mentors and Networks via Internship within the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Chief Counsel
Taylor N. Mason, a 2L Law student at Southern University and A&M College, served as an 2023 STIPDG Intern in Baltimore for the Office of the Chief Counsel within the Federal Highway Administration.
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Read ArticleFinding Purpose: How An Internship Shaped This Student’s Goals in Human Services
Tess Mason-DiBurgo, a Human Services major at Fitchburg State University, interned at Voices for a Second Chance during Spring 2024 AIP.
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Read ArticleShape the Future of Health Policy with a Career Immersion
The future of healthcare design and delivery is shaped by policies at the federal, state and local level. Exploring how policies are crafted and implemented to guide health access and...
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Read ArticleInternational Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project
Antonia Zito, an international relations major at University of Washington, recently served as a research intern at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Studies (WJPC)...
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Read ArticleWhat to Expect at TWC’s National Security Seminar 2024
The Washington Center’s annual exploration of the most pressing issues in national and domestic security policy is a unique opportunity to build knowledge, engage with individuals and institutions...
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Read ArticleD.C. Internship Experience Helps Grand Valley State University Student Build Stronger Connections to Western Michigan Home
It may sound counterintuitive but the experience as an intern for Congresswoman Hillary Scholten's office in Washington, D.C., through The Washington Center's (TWC) Academic Internship Program...
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