WASHINGTON – March 07, 2010
In an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars was showcased as a non-profit that not only maintained its donor support in a challenging economy but also saved money and created opportunities by taking risks for future growth. With real estate and building costs at a low, TWC will save $1 million over the next four years with the addition of their new Capitol Hill student housing facility. Donors say that they continue to support TWC because their programs and projects are tangible and show results.
Students at The Washington Center will be able to enjoy a more comfortable internship this summer when Paradigm Construction finishes its work.
(Building and Construction Northeast)
 WASHINGTON – March 05, 2010
Mike Smith, president of The Washington Center, spoke with Building & Construction Northeast about how the new residencies located at the north end of Capitol Hill in the NoMa will affect TWC and its students. To enhance the quality of life of their interns, TWC is completing a new six story, 140,000 square feet housing facility that will house 348 beds for students primarily majoring in subjects such as political science, economics, civics and government.
 Inside Washington 2010 Academic Seminar - visit
WASHINGTON – January 6, 2010
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen addressed a group of approximately 160 student and faculty participants in The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars’ (TWC) Inside Washington 2010 Academic Seminar. Admiral Mullen spoke about the U.S. Military’s ever evolving and adapting role in National Security. The program, held at George Washington University, also included a question and answer session for students.
The Washington Center’s Interns Bring Benefits to Local Organizations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 - Businesses and nonprofits are utilizing interns to create a pipeline of potential employees, according to a new poll from The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), which surveyed nearly 400 local organizations. The findings also show that obtaining an internship is a critical success factor for the emerging workforce, as 96 percent of organizations polled said they're "more likely to hire a recent college grad with internship experience.
New Website Design and Marketing Materials to Show Benefits of TWC Experience
WASHINGTON – September 22, 2009 – The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) was founded on the belief that the right experience can transform a student’s life and set them on a course of achievement, leadership, and civic responsibility. Today, TWC unveils a new brand that will draw on past successes and showcase the nonprofit’s idealism, insight, and discipline to make a difference in the lives of its students.
D.C. Area Takes Fourth Spot In College Destinations Index
(The Washington Diplomat)
As an intern coordinator with connections to some of the Washington area’s most prestigious organizations, Gail Youth helps dozens of students land competitive placements every year at the Smithsonian Institution, Library of Congress and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The Washington Center’s Presidential Lecture Series to Increase Financial Literacy
WASHINGTON – November 2, 2009 – Given the recession, consumers are watching their spending in the current economy and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is making sure college students do the same. Experian serves as a partner to The Washington Center to support opportunities for our students to have a greater understanding of personal finances. As part of this effort, The Presidential Lecture Series will take place on Monday, November 2, 2009 and will provide tips and guidance on fiscal responsibility.
Sponsors From Across the Country Attend Gala 2009: In Service of a Nation
WASHINGTON - October 21, 2009
Businesses recognized across the globe were honored for their dedication to experiential education of the next generation at Gala 2009: In Service of a Nation, hosted by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) on October 19, 2009 at the National Building Museum.
WASHINGTON - October 13, 2009
The Washington center is awarding five schools with its Higher Education Civic Engagement Award for their respective programs that integrate the idea of public service into the lives and work of students. The awards will be given during the Academic Affairs Awards Luncheon at the National Press Club on
October 19.
WASHINGTON - September 21, 2009
Law students from across the country can spend a semester working and studying in the nation's capital through a new Washington, D.C., Legal Externship Program established by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in partnership with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
Washington Center, IRS Partner Up to Turn Interns Into Feds
WASHINGTON - September 15, 2009
The Washington Center’s chief operating officer Jennifer Clinton, Ph.D. is featured on Federal News Radio to discuss The Washington Center’s partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide internships for college students in the federal government. This past year more than 325 students interned in the federal government through The Washington Center.
First Recipients of Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards To Be Honored on October 19, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON - September 15, 2009
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce that for the first time, it will honor five colleges and universities with Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards. These colleges and universities, whose efforts to serve their institution and communities by way of exemplary civic engagement activities and original programming, represent some of the best efforts in this area within the higher education community.
Survey of Alumni from The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Finds Students Have a Leg Up in the Job Search Process
WASHINGTON – September 15, 2009 – When it comes to finding a job, 76 percent of alumni of The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) said the program helped them gain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance entry into their chosen profession. As the unemployment rate reaches a 26-year high, college students who participate in programs at TWC have the confidence to succeed in finding a job, according to 500 students surveyed from the nonprofit’s 40,000 member alumni network.
The Washington Center Honors International Leaders at
Gala 2009: In Service of a Nation
WASHINGTON – August 27, 2009 – As President Barack Obama continues his push for the nation to forge civically engaged communities, those who bring to life this aspiration will be honored at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars’ Gala 2009: In Service of a Nation, on October 19, 2009 at the National Building Museum, where former CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
 Scholarships For Summer Fellows Part Of Grant To Fund 13
Students In 2009
Earlier this year, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars announced that a $45,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation would support scholarships for up to 13 college and university students in elite, semester-long internships.
 Three Maryland Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Work with Political Leaders on Capitol Hill
Comcast and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) today announced the recipients of the 2009 Comcast Diversity Congressional Scholarship award.
 President Barack Obama pledged during the campaign to “make government cool again.” It seems to be working.
Every summer, about 20,000 college students descend upon Washington for internships; roughly 6,000 of them occupy posts on Capitol Hill. But forces have coalesced this year to make for an intern summer like no other.
 Find out how interns are helping the local economy and businesses increase revenue over the summer months
Monday Jul 06, 2009 7:30PM
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An Insider's Guide to Washington, DC Internships
A summer internship in Washington, DC is often a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to test-drive their careers and make important professional contacts. But what’s it really like? The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), a nonprofit organization that helps students locate internships in government, business and non-profit organizations in Washington, DC, assisted us in connecting with several interns to create the following profiles. The students answer questions and describe their experience in their own words.
Agencies Utilize Interns to Develop Human-Capital Pipeline
WASHINGTON - July 6, 2009 – As the nation’s college students search for career opportunities in today’s increasingly competitive job market, many are shifting their interest from Wall Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. A recent survey conducted by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) found 69 percent of students are more inclined to choose a career in public service.
This drastic increase creates a number of benefits for Federal Government agencies.
Archived News
2008 News
December 12, 2008
Political Powerhouses to Weigh-In on America’s Future
October 31, 2008
What Do We Really Know About Our Candidates& the Economy?
October 7 , 2008
The Honorable James Clyburn Speaks at The Washington Center’s President’s Lecture Series
September 24, 2008
Schieffer School of Journalism Affiliates with
The Washington Center
September 23, 2008
The Washington Center Gala 2008:
Engaging Voices in a Time of Change
September 23, 2008
The Washington Center Honors Valued Partners
August 19, 2008
Long List of Well-known Speakers Planned for DNC Program
July 17, 2008
Sheila C. Johnson to Speak at The Washington Center’s Presidential Lecture Series
July 14, 2008
Puerto Rican Educators Complete Professional Training
in Washington, D.C.
June 30, 2008
The Washington Center works to support the D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
June 25, 2008
Comcast and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Award College Students Scholarships for Congressional Internships
May 16, 2008
THE WASHINGTON CENTER HONORED BY U.S. MEXICO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
April 24, 2008
The Washington Center Awarded Contract with The
U.S. Department of Transportation
March 28, 2008
The Washington Center to Serve as Internship Partner for The Center for Global Understanding
March 6, 2008
Panel of Speakers to Discuss Social Responsibility and Philanthropy
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Dates & Deadlines
Deadline for Competitive Government Programs is March 1. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date.
Deadline for Intern Abroad Programs in London and Sydney is extended to March 12.
Regular Deadline for Washington, D.C. Summer 2010 Term, Quarter and Postgraduate Programs is March 12.
Regular Deadline for May 2010 Academic Seminar, "Top Secret: Challenges to National Security in a Global Society" is April 15.
Competitive Deadline for Fall 2010 Semester, Quarter and Postgraduate Programs is May 3.
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