Academic Internship Program

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, Eynmarie 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 the Library of Congress, 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.

A rising senior at Ohio Northern University majoring in Political Science with minors in Pre-Law and Sociology – an academic foundation that fueled her impactful work on pressing mental health policy.

Recent challenges from funding shifts to AI disruption are pushing many graduating seniors and early career professionals to explore new opportunities. But with the right strategies, you can thrive.

The myriad of challenges in the American healthcare system, including access, affordability and the complex policies surrounding them, fuel a need for agile and informed leaders.

Over eight intensive days in Washington, D.C., our National Security participants stepped inside this high-stakes world—engaging with policymakers, intelligence leaders and military strategists.

National security isn’t just debated in textbooks, it’s forged in the halls of the Pentagon, the Situation Room, and other Washington, D.C. institutions.

Megan shared with us how participating equipped her with cutting-edge knowledge, practical career strategies and valuable connections, all of which she is now applying to her next steps in tech.

Meet Abigail Smart, a Junior at the University of New Hampshire, double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a concentration in International Security.  

This year’s National Security Program cohort experienced what many professionals spend years pursuing: unfiltered access to the minds and institutions shaping America’s defense strategy.

Nonprofits play a crucial role in solving society’s most pressing challenges, from education reform to sustainability to community health and much more.

In this spotlight, Álvaro shares how he turned challenges into opportunities, from designing systems to track community concerns to deepening his understanding of U.S. foreign affairs.

A political science student with a deep curiosity for how past events shape today’s world, Hussein Rifath brought his academic passion to life during his internship at the Department of Justice.

"The Córdova and Fernós Congressional Internship Program opened my eyes to opportunities that connect cultures, foster growth and prepare emerging leaders to give back." - Crystal Hernandez-Torres