You survived the 👾 ghouls and 👻 ghosties of 🎃 Halloween... now let's get back to fighting a real monster - the employment crisis facing emerging, post-college talent!! Recent graduates face scary issues: 😱Hiring numbers are below 2023. 😱Leading sectors like finance, insurance and real estate experienced a 14.5% DECREASE in hiring (compared to a 16.7% INCREASE in 2023). 😱 52% of recent grads consider themselves UNDEREMPLOYED a year out of graduation. 😱There aren't enough internships (even in D.C.) and even fewer are PAID. Join TWC and change this dynamic. 🌟Create more opportunities for PAID internships! 🌟Provide career-relevant professional skills learning! 🌟Break outdated hiring practices and perceptions! Together, we can change the dynamic and create more opportunity for personal, professional and community success. https://lnkd.in/gZMc6ehB
The Washington Center
Education Administration Programs
Washington, District of Columbia 11,857 followers
Creating access, equity and opportunity to rewarding careers for learners of all backgrounds. Find your pathway with us.
About us
The Washington Center is the largest and most established internship program in Washington, D.C. Since our founding, we've helped more than 60,000 individuals from across the U.S. and around the globe expand their academic pursuits into rewarding jobs and careers. We use our scale and expertise to deliver solutions that open career pathways for learners, solve recruitment challenges for employers, while helping create greater access, equity, advancement and representation.
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http://www.twc.edu
External link for The Washington Center
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Academic Internships and Academic Seminars
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1005 3rd St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20002, US
Employees at The Washington Center
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Carmenchu Mendiola-Fernandez
Chief Strategy Officer @ The Washington Center | Driving Mission-Aligned Growth
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Tina S. Gaddy
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Jonelle Henry, MA
Founder & President, Districtly Speaking | Politics & Media Professor | Curator of Dope Conversations | Culture & Travel Enthusiast | Advocate
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Gordon Hallas
Managing Member, Hallas Associates, LLC.
Updates
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Attending Inside Higher Ed "Student Success.US" event at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville?? Don't miss Tina S. Gaddy's panel on remote internships - and reach out to connect live on site!
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Hire international interns! Thank you TWC employer partner the Embassy of El Salvador for hosting a discussion on how interns from around the globe help bring a unique insights and perspectives. Click/tap to explore how you can gain this advantage by hosting an international intern with TWC: https://lnkd.in/gyZZas9B
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Launch Your Career with the Diversity in Federal Transit (DFT) Internship Program! Looking to make a real impact in public transportation? The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is now accepting applications for the DFT Internship Program! Gain hands-on experience while getting paid and contribute to diversity and inclusion efforts in the transit industry. 🌍 💼 What You’ll Do: ✔️ Work on meaningful public transportation projects ✔️ Strengthen your professional skills & network ✔️ Help shape the future of federal transit policy Who’s Eligible: 🎓 U.S. citizens enrolled in a degree-seeking program (AA/AS, BA/BS, Masters, JD, MD, or PhD) 🎯 2.5 GPA or higher 🏛️ Able to work onsite at FTA offices in D.C. or other U.S. cities for 10 weeks. 📅 Apply Now! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity https://lnkd.in/dJ3GiwgP #PublicTransit #FTAInternship #DiversityInTransit #FutureLeaders #CareerOpportunities #PaidInternship
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Adriana DeMercurio's inspiring journey and federal internship at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is helping her overcome barriers, amplify voices and make a lasting impact. Read her full intern spotlight https://lnkd.in/dUGpTDNa and see how she's turning challenges into opportunities for meaningful change! #AdvocacyInAction #SAMHSA #FederalInternship
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Data and insights on learner experience and need help TWC make the best decisions! That's why TWC's Brandy Holoman, MBA and Chris Mesaros are attending #Eval24! Drop them a line if you want to network IRL in Portland, OR!
#Eval24 is happening this month! Are you joining 2,000+ evaluation professionals in Portland, OR, October 21-26? Share this image with your network to let them know you're attending. Be sure to share what you're looking forward to most.
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A wonderful opportunity to gather current and former TWC students, our amazing Board of Trustees, dear friends and honored guests to explore the power of TWC's experiential learning programs and our mission for greater access, opportunity and impact. Special thanks to Dr. Darrell West of The Brookings Institution discussing his book Lies that Kill: A Citizen's Guide to Disinformation.
I had a great time at The Washington Center’s fall luncheon. A big thank you to Kimberly Churches and Sam Harmon for the invitation! TWC is doing incredible work educating and uplifting the next generation of professionals. During the event, speaker Darrell West highlighted something that resonated with me: success today is all about our ability to evolve. With technology advancing rapidly, both students and professionals need to be proactive in questioning information, fact-checking, and correcting when needed. We explored topics like combatting disinformation, ensuring tech safety, and teaching young people how to discern fact from fiction. My biggest takeaway? Those who can adapt will thrive — and that’s something I’m excited about!
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Experiences like those Dylan Owens, MPH and Ounce of Care provide to TWC learners are transformative, helping make a difference in long-term job and career possibilities. By supporting TWC's "Dollars Away from D.C." fall giving campaign, you can help make these opportunities accessible for more amazing individuals. Give today: https://lnkd.in/ehFjZrFu
Now that the chapter of my internship experience with Ounce of Care has officially ended, I believe that it’s time to reflect upon my time as an intern in Washington, DC. Ounce of Care is a care coordination service that brings supportive health-related resources to residents of affordable housing communities across the country. However, Ounce is much more than a care coordination service. The Ounce team deeply cares about all their residents by expressing compassion and ensuring that everyone gets the best possible service regardless of their demographic. They’re advocates for each resident that takes the advantage of reaching out to Ounce. My personal experience working with Ounce has opened my eyes to systemic challenges low income residents consistently face. Watching Ounce mitigate these social and economic barriers by connecting them with assistance programs and healthcare professionals truly makes a difference in these communities. Despite hardships, residents continue to demonstrate positivity. My memorable interactions with residents on-site are overwhelmingly inspirational with residents only showing me kindness and inclusivity. Directly interacting with primarily senior residents and working closely with the Community Leads have taught me valuable skills that go beyond the classroom. I’ve learned how to better advocate and educate others on health-related topics by creating education materials and useable health logs for residents to keep track of their blood pressure, blood glucose, and medications. This knowledge will become useful as I pursue a MPH. Getting to know the DC community has been a privilege. I’m rooting for Ounce of Care as they expand to different cities. Additionally, I’m thankful to my other fellow interns Jaquelyne Bardales and Oluwatobiloba (Tobi) Souza for being incredibly supportive and kind throughout the summer. Although my time as an intern has now ended, I’m excited to announce I have reached part-time employment status with Ounce as a supportive research assistant. This opportunity is extremely valuable as I continue to navigate the community health field. I am incredibly grateful for this experience given to me by Ounce. I’d personally like to thank Dylan Owens, MPH, Rachel Munsie, and Ounce of Care for this amazing opportunity. I’m excited to see where this position takes me.
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Support TWC in our our fall campaign: Dollars Away from D.C.! We're raising funds for scholarships that break down financial barriers and open doors for students who need it most, ensuring they have the opportunity to access our transformative programs. https://lnkd.in/ehFjZrFu Every dollar raised brings us one step closer to empowering the next generation of leaders, equipping them with the skills and connections they need to land strong first jobs and thrive in their careers. With more than half of recent grads facing underemployment, your support is crucial. Together, we’re creating brighter futures and a more equitable workforce. Join us in making a difference today!
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65 amazing learners engaged with #healthcare & #healthpolicy leaders at our inaugural Healthcare Policy Immersion Program. Tap/click this article for in-depth overview of the program. #innovation #experientiallearning #healthfutures #healthworkforce