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.

  • How TWC’s Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Shaped Megan Windham’s Career Path

    How TWC’s Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Shaped Megan Windham’s Career Path

    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.

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  • Classroom and Extended Learning Opportunities

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  • Beyond the Health Policy Resume: The Power of Networking

    Beyond the Health Policy Resume: The Power of Networking

    When it comes to launching a career in health policy, many students focus on building the perfect resume—stacking credentials, refining technical knowledge and tailoring their application materials.

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  • Reflecting on TWC’s 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator Program

    Reflecting on TWC’s 2025 Cybersecurity Accelerator Program

    At The Washington Center, we don't just tell you about job and career opportunities – we show you pathways into them via connections and collaboration with individuals who live them now.

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  • TWC at 50 Years – Innovating Through a Legacy of Success

    TWC at 50 Years – Innovating Through a Legacy of Success

    For five decades, The Washington Center has stood at the intersection of education and opportunity, transforming the lives of more than 68,000 students through immersive experiential learning.

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  • What is the Skills Gap – and Why Should You Care?

    What is the Skills Gap – and Why Should You Care?

    The workforce is changing faster than ever. 

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  • From D.C. Intern to Aspiring Public Servant: Hussein Rifath’s Journey of Growth and Purpose

    From D.C. Intern to Aspiring Public Servant: Hussein Rifath’s Journey of Growth and Purpose

    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.

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  • Career Preparedness

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  • Why Networking is Essential When Launching a Career in Cybersecurity

    Why Networking is Essential When Launching a Career in Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic, high-paying, and rewarding fields today. With a global shortage of 3.5 million professionals, demand for skilled experts has never been higher.

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  • Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing an Internship

    Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing an Internship

    At The Washington Center (TWC), we know internships are not just a box to check—they are a foundational step toward your career. But as internships have become more competitive and the workplace...

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  • Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internships

    Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internships

    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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  • Immersive Professional Experiences in D.C.

    Immersive 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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  • Charting New Waters: How a Naval Research Lab Internship Fueled Isabella’s Passion for Science

    Charting 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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  • The Simpson-Mineta Lecture Series: Discussing Polarizing Topics with Distinguished Guests

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  • International Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project

    International 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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  • TWC’s Workforce Readiness Program: Career-Connected Skills for the Future of Work

    TWC’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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  • A First-Time Intern Becomes Part of the Team at One of the World’s Largest Brands

    A 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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  • Fueling Innovation and Equity with Cybersecurity Industry Partners

    Fueling 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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  • Seminars at TWC – An Immersive Learning Experience

    Seminars 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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  • Celebrating a Holiday Surprise of Experiential Learning

    Celebrating 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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  • SAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions

    SAMHSA 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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  • Internship Experience Helps Student Navigate the Congressional World

    Internship 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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  • Monumental Experiences at The Washington Center2:09

    Monumental 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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