The Washington Center Advantage
The Washington Center provides a customized approach to each federal partnership. No two programs are identical and each has specific goals it strives to achieve. Despite the differences, TWC provides a consistently high level of quality by leveraging its extensive resources to add value to each partnership.
TWC’s long track record of designing high-impact internship programs, along with its rigorous recruitment and screening process, enables various federal agencies to achieve their goal of finding recruits that are the right fit for them. This process generates a well-targeted pool of potential interns, saving agencies substantial time and money that would otherwise be spent on job recruitment and candidate vetting.
In addition, TWC has a rigorous training program that prepares students for the federal workforce of the future. Our unique experiential education curriculum helps students hone the skills and qualities employers want: communication, teamwork, analytical and technical skills and helps them develop a strong work ethic. We also provide extensive training to students on getting a job in the federal government which includes navigating USA Jobs and writing federal resumes. TWC also provides the necessary infrastructure in the form of housing accommodations including full-time student life staff and disability services office to ensure students’ needs are being met.
Soon a large number of “baby-boomers” in government service will reach retirement age. Many positions will need to be filled with highly qualified and well-trained personnel. Government agencies working with TWC can hire directly from the interns already working for them. This reduces or even eliminates the need for otherwise costly hiring efforts.
More interns are being requested by federal agencies each year; The Washington Center will continue to be an invaluable asset in providing high-caliber students eager to work in the public sector across the country.
The Federal Relations Team
Nick Catanzaro, Manager of Federal Relations
Nick.Catanzaro@twc.edu [2], x7995
B.A. College at Brockport, NY; Political Science and Criminal Justice
M.A. Stony Brook University, NY; Public Policy
Nick directs all aspects of strategic planning, business development, client services, marketing and public relations, and oversees two permanent staff members and 5 temporary staff members.
Jason Giaconia, Senior Operations Coordinator
Jason.Giaconia@twc.edu [3], x7914
B.A., College at Brockport, NY; Communications
Jason oversees the logistics of student travel and housing for all federally placed students, he also is responsible for financial reporting to federal agencies.
