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The Washington Center is the largest and most established student internship program in Washington, D.C. Since our founding, we've helped more than 60,000 young people translate their college majors into career paths. We use our scale and expertise to customize each student’s experience to be truly transformative.

06/17/2026

Vic Winderix joined our Academic Internship Program as a computer science international student from Belgium with almost no background in artificial intelligence.

He left having helped build an AI-powered tool for the Gates Foundation, one that automatically scans global research outputs to flag questionable practices and prevent research waste.

The work he did sits at the intersection of technology and real-world impact, the kind of that shapes decisions affecting millions of people. "That shift in perspective, from studying IT in a classroom to seeing how technology operates at that level, was something I didn't expect and won't forget."

Students who get hired after college are the ones with professional experience, relationships and a track record inside actual organizations. That's what the Academic Internship Program is designed to do. Read his full spotlight here https://hubs.ly/Q04lGWN50.

06/10/2026

Hello everyone! My name is Marijose Pesqueira Meizoso, and I have been taking over the TWC’s Instagram this week

06/09/2026

“One question at the seminar opened a door into a field I'm now actively pursuing."

Manali Misra is a bioinformatics major. She joined TWC's National Security seminar because she wanted to understand how the science she works with every day actually gets governed.

She didn't wait to be noticed. She showed up with prepared questions, asked them directly to senior experts in this field and followed up. That motivation and intentionality got her a one-on-one meeting at the American Enterprise Institute on biosecurity and AI, a clearer direction on patent law and the life sciences and a policy framework she's now carrying into her internship at Merck.
Manali Misra is a bioinformatics major.

She joined the seminar because she wanted to understand how the science she works with every day actually gets governed and she didn't wait to be noticed. She showed up with prepared questions, asked them directly to senior experts in this field and followed up. That motivation and intentionality got her a one-on-one meeting at the American Enterprise Institute on biosecurity and AI, a clearer direction on patent law and the life sciences and a policy framework she's now carrying into her internship at Merck.

This opportunity didn’t come from a cold application. It came from one prepared question, asked in the right room with the right person in Washington. TWC's short-term programs and seminars, one week or less, will put you in those rooms. Visit Upcoming Short-Term Experiences in http://D.C. | The Washington Center (https://hubs.ly/Q04kBKwt0) to learn more.

06/04/2026

On Tuesday, we brought together members of the New York TWC community for the next alumni gathering in our Cocktails and Conversations series. We shared an evening dedicated to reconnecting, networking and building meaningful relationships.

One theme came up again and again throughout the night: the value of community. Several alumni shared how grateful they were for the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, exchange ideas and strengthen the relationships that continue long after their program experience ends.

We believe career growth doesn't happen alone. It happens through mentorship, shared experiences, and the power of an engaged network. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We're excited to continue creating spaces where our alumni can connect and support one another.

06/03/2026

Harold Silva had a cybersecurity certificate and a broad interest in federal work. After a few days at our Cybersecurity Accelerator, including a site visit to ICANN and direct access to federal cyber policy experts during the program, he left with something more specific: a focus in Governance, Risk and Compliance and a clear understanding of how cyber policy actually moves through federal agencies.

One week, or less, in Washington, D.C. A defined direction you didn't have before. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04jQTxB0 to see what's coming up

05/28/2026

You said you were interested in national security. But did you know what a career in it actually looks like?
Our participants do now.
Last week they went inside the organizations shaping U.S. security policy, heard from experts at the highest levels, and had real conversations about AI, intelligence, and misinformation that are reshaping the field right now.
They also walked away with something just as valuable: clarity, connections, and a roadmap. From navigating the security clearance process to building the relationships that open doors, this seminar gives you the competitive advantage a resume alone cannot.
One week. Truly career-defining.
Stay tuned to hear directly from our participants about their experience.
If you are ready to stop wondering what a career in this field looks like and start building toward it? Comment "PROGRAMS" below.

05/27/2026

Nick LeClair came to D.C. set on a career in policing. He left with a completely different plan and a much bigger vision of what service could look like.

Through our Academic Internship Program (AIP), he discovered new career paths, built relationships with professionals who became lasting mentors and connected with students from across the country and around the world. That last part stayed with him more than he expected.

"In the Army, diversity isn't a concept. It's your unit. TWC prepared me for that reality before I ever put on a uniform."

Today, Nick serves as a 1st Lieutenant leading a Cavalry Platoon, with plans to pursue federal law enforcement down the road. The AIP program didn't just launch his career. It reoriented it entirely.

This is the kind of impact the Academic Internship Program can have, helping students discover new paths, build lasting connections and step into leadership with confidence.

Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04j2LDR0 to learn more.

05/21/2026

Applying to internships and jobs endlessly online is no longer a strategy by itself. Employers want proof that you can operate in a professional environment, communicate clearly, solve problems and contribute to a team.

That’s what the Academic Internship Program is designed to build.

One semester in Washington, D.C. at The Washington Center can completely change the direction of your career, because of the work, the mentorship and the relationships you build while you’re here.

Comment “AIP” to learn more about internships, employer partners and how our program works. Save and share with someone who needs this!

05/18/2026

Most cybersecurity students graduate with technical tools. Fewer graduate knowing where they want to use them, or how the field is actually organized across government, the private sector and international policy.

That was the gap Eren Kahyaoglu, a Computer Science and MIS double major at Rutgers University Newark, came into TWC's Cybersecurity Accelerator looking to close.

He heard directly from professionals at the White House, FBI and CISA, visited ICANN to understand how cybersecurity intersects with global internet governance, and worked through a tabletop exercise that put him in a CEO's seat during a live ransomware scenario. That last experience was notable, not for the technical problem it posed, but for what it required beyond technical knowledge: risk judgment, leadership thinking and decision-making under pressure.

He came in with a strong technical foundation and left with a clearer picture of where he wants to direct it.

Comment “PROGRAMS” below to discover how TWC’s immersive short-term seminars can help you build career-ready skills, expand your network, and take the next step toward your future. Apply today.

05/14/2026

Tevin Ali joined the Academic Internship Program as a science student in 2016. His internship at STEMconnector introduced him to something his coursework hadn't framed: that a career could sit at the intersection of science, business and communication at the same time. It didn't have to be one thing or the other.

He was selected as the student speaker for TWC's summer 2016 ceremony, and standing at that podium, something clicked. He was a good communicator and that storytelling didn’t have to be a side skill but could be his career.

Ten years later, he has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Two books on Amazon's bestseller list. A national Telly Award. Employee of the Year twice across two different departments at Palm Beach County Government, plus the county's highest public service honor.

The Academic Internship Program places you directly with employer partners in Washington, D.C., where through your internship you will be able to identify a professional direction and build a network.

Comment "AIP" to learn more.

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