What Makes TWC Different?
The Washington Center is so much more than an internship. It's a professional semester centered around you. Learn more about what makes TWC different.
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View ResourceImmersive Professional Experiences in D.C.
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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Classroom and Extended Learning Opportunities
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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 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 ArticleUnstuck Labs & TWC Interns Collaborating on Innovations for a More Connected Global Community
Unstuck Labs, a digital agency and startup studio providing workshops and software development, is passionate about fueling collaborative futures in their cutting-edge technology.
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Read ArticleCelebrating the Life of Michael B. Smith, President Emeritus
The Washington Center (TWC) mourns the passing of Michael B. Smith, M.Ed., president from 2004-2016 and a 40-year employee, joining TWC in 1976 just after our founding.
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Career Preparedness
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Read ArticleTWC’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.
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Read ArticleSummer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups Prepares 85 Students for Careers in Transportation and Public Policy
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2023 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG).
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Read ArticleA First-Time Intern Becomes Part of the Team at One of the World’s Largest Brands
Stepping through the doors of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies and well-known brands might be daunting for some, but not Cassidy Crawford, a first-generation undergrad.
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Read ArticleFueling 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.
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Read ArticleSeminars at TWC – An Immersive Learning Experience
The Washington Center hosts several engaging and rewarding seminar programs in Washington, D.C. These week-long offerings provide direct, off-the-record access to individuals and institutions...
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The Simpson-Mineta Lecture Series: Discussing Polarizing Topics with Distinguished Guests
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Read ArticleCelebrating a Holiday Surprise of Experiential Learning
Elizabeth Kolb shares with us a special letter she sent her peers regarding her acceptance to The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program this summer.
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Read ArticleThe Washington Center Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to Build Access and Equity for College to Career Pathways
This first program from TWC’s Innovation Institute is designed to engage historically marginalized learners with career exploration, mentorship and networking in one of the fastest growing and...
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Read ArticleSAMHSA Intern Puts His Passion Toward Behavioral Health Research
Xavier University graduate Eddie Owsley-Longino gained additional skills and discovered new career possibilities through an internship with SAMHSA.
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Read ArticleSAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions
Jorge Garcia-Cordero found challenging and rewarding work, while discovering his career goals, through an internship with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Read ArticleInternship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World
During his summer with TWC, Christopher Rosati from The College of New Jersey learned the importance of networking and got a taste of government responsibilities.
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And More...
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2:09Watch VideoMonumental Experiences at The Washington Center
TWC students share how a semester at The Washington Center helped them go from college to career.
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Read ArticleHow the Evening Course Complements Your TWC Experience
TWC's evening classes are not just opportunities to study different topics of interests, but for students to understand how the components of these courses can ultimately shape any future career.
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Read ArticleWhy TWC Is So Much More Than a D.C. Internship
When I first heard about The Washington Center, my recurring thought was that it sounded like a cool way to get an internship. Who wouldn’t want to have someone help you find an internship in D.C....
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Read ArticleHow Will TWC Professional Development Prepare You for the Job Market?
You don’t know how valuable a professional network is until you start establishing your own.
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