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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has 80 full-time staff and more than 50,000 alumni, many of whom are in leadership positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

 

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For more than 35 years, students have found The Washington Center’s program an excellent means of finding that kind of opportunity, enriching their studies and launching their careers. Learn more.

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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C., for academic credit. The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has 70 full-time staff and more than 50,000 alumni, many of whom are in leadership positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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Internship Programs

Fall Semester
08/29/12 - 12/15/12
Deadline: 05/15/12

Fall Quarter
08/29/12 - 11/10/12
Deadline: 05/15/12

Fall Postgraduate
08/29/12 - 12/15/12
Deadline: 05/15/12

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Academic Seminars

The Republican National Convention Seminar
08/18/12 - 08/31/12 in Tampa, FL
Deadline: 05/01/12

The Democratic National Convention Seminar
08/25/12 - 09/07/12 in Charlotte, NC
Deadline: 05/01/12

Presidential Inauguration
01/12/12 - 01/22/12 in Washington, D.C.
Deadline: 12/10/12

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TWC Now

Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony
The Washington Center welcomed nearly 400 new alumni into their network of over 50,000 worldwide at the Residential and Academic Facility. The two hour celebration brought TWC staff, alumni, spring...
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May 2, 2012


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The Hill: Grooming a New Generation of Leaders
The Washington Center was featured in "Grooming a new generation of leaders," an online article by The Hill.   The piece features two alumni, Geoff Schaefer ('07) and Katie O'Connell ('05), who...
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April 30, 2012


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