Upcoming Short-Term Experiences in D.C.
Maximize your career exploration through The Washington Center’s immersive short-term programs. We offer week-long seminars and other accelerated and powerful experiences in Washington, D.C. to help kick-start your future.
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Health Policy Immersion Program
September 26 – 29, 2024
Delve into health policy through immersive learning and interactive sessions, addressing health equity challenges with real-world solutions. Through this program, you’ll explore current policy debates, gain hands-on experience in policy development and engage with key experts, policy makers and nonprofit professionals.
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Workforce Exploration
November 7 – 10, 2024
Learn about the impact of AI and technology on industries, engage in practical workshops, and prepare for a rewarding career. This program is designed for early career professionals seeking industry insights and mid-career professionals looking for a change.
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Career Launch Bootcamp
December 12-15, 2024
March 20-23, 2025
Gain the skills and confidence needed to enter the job market and stand out to employers. You'll develop a professional brand, create a compelling resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile and develop the skills needed to succeed in interviews.
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Presidential Inauguration 2025 Seminar
January 13 – January 21, 2025
Get an insider’s view of the American political process in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration. You’ll interact with political and media insiders who had a front seat to the election, learn about their diverse career paths, and explore government agencies, think tanks and media outlets in the nation’s capital.
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Cybersecurity Accelerator Program
Spring 2025
Gain professional insights and build networks to launch a career in the cybersecurity industry. You'll hear directly from professionals and leaders working in cybersecurity, gaining an insider’s perspective on the specific skills and knowledge employers seek, along with advice on how to enter and thrive in the field.
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National Security Seminar
Spring 2025
Dive into the national security challenges facing the world today and see how you can explore a future career in this field. You’ll hear from experts and decision makers who tackle national security issues every day and get an insider's view of organizations and agencies involved.
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Capitol Immersion Program
Fall 2025
Build skills and networks that fuel careers of influence on and around Capitol Hill. This program is designed to empower students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to pursue career paths that lead to influential positions.
Interested in The Washington Center's short-term programs?