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into the best experience of your life
The TWC experience goes beyond internships to give you the professional development, connections and guidance you'll need to pursue a fulfilling career.
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Come for a semester or a summer. Or attend one of our one- or two-week seminars. Do real work in government, a non-profit or the private sector. Whether you're a college student or recent graduate we have programs to help you gain critical experience and insider knowledge that will get you where you want to go.
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Why Internships Are Essential for Career Success
Gone are the days when a college degree alone guaranteed a strong start to your career. Today, employers are hiring...
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The Internship Squeeze: Why It’s Harder Than Ever (and How to Get One)
Every spring, a familiar sight returns to Washington, D.C. Students flood into offices for internships that promise career-launching opportunities. But...
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“Rising Star in Nanotechnology”: Kaitlyn Hardy Reflects on Three Summers at the Naval Research Laboratory
Described as a rising star in the field of nanotechnology, Kaitlyn Hardy has completed her third summer in the Department...
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Exploring Diplomacy and History at the DACOR Bacon House
This summer, Ethan Espenship, a Senior at Florida State University, interned with the DACOR Bacon House Foundation as a Collections...
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From Classroom to Camera: Eyrinmarie G. Osborne’s Journey as a Production Assistant and Storyteller
As a Cook Honors College student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and emerging media producer, Eynmarie has been busy with...
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Bringing Career Launch Home: TWC & UNC Greensboro Debut a New Regional Model
The Washington Center (TWC) and University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) are partnering to pilot a new approach to career-connected...
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Our partners make the experience possible.
Hundreds of universities, government agencies, public and private organizations of all types and sizes, in the U.S. and abroad partner with TWC. They know we deliver excellent educational experiences. We know we couldn't do it without them. Explore how working with TWC can help your organization.
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