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- EIN 52-1019820
- (202) 238-7900
- 1005 3rd Street Ne Washington DC 20002-3998 USA
- www.twc.edu
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Educational Services, Employment, Job Training, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid
Mission: The washington center for internships and academic seminars creates transformational experiences for students that foster academic and professional achievement, leadership, and civic engagement.
Programs: Academic internship program and residential services - responsible for providing experiential education, guidance and supervision to more than 1,500 students annually. Participants are involved in internships in the public, private and non-profit sectors. In addition to supervision and development in the internship site, participants receive education around professional development, leadership and civic engagement in small class settings and through exposure to prominent speakers and leaders. Housing is optional, but a full array of student services are provided and residential alumni mentors are available 24/7. Most participants earn full academic credit from their home institutions.
thematically based, short term (1-2 weeks), high impact seminars - many participants earn academic credit for the experience. Structured around prominent guest speakers and related dc-based site visits. Topics include - media and politics, exploring bi-partisan solutions, national security, and the national political conventions (rnc and dnc), women's empowerment, and professional development.