{"id":3619,"date":"2021-02-08T08:24:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T15:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/career\/?page_id=3619"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:17:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:17:45","slug":"the-washington-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/career\/the-washington-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: The Washington Center | Academic Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92623696 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92623696 BCX0\">The Washington Center <\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Washington Center (TWC) Academic Internship program is a holistic internship experience for sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all majors and backgrounds to spend a summer or semester in Washington D.C. Students will apply to become a TWC intern, and then will work with a TWC program advisor to assist the student in applying for a specific internship site, leveraging TWC\u2019s network of over 400 partnered organizations, non-profits, and companies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What is The Washington Center Academic Internship Program?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>What is The Washington Center Academic Internship Program? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During a TWC internship, you&rsquo;ll engage in 3 activities:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work at your internship site, which is typically around 32 hours a week and via hybrid mode; <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional Development programming, in which the student will enroll and\/or participate in 10 different professional development events (7 for summer terms) such as panel talks, workshops, keynote speeches, etc. that are run by TWC staff, and <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weekly academic course, where students choose a class out of ~12 options and enroll in a 3-hour course held at the RAF (more on this below)<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can read more about a TWC experience by reviewing their <a href=\"https:\/\/publications.twc.edu\/program-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Program Guide<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'> <\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Washington Center Experience\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XEfTcAXly5w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Testimonials_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Testimonials <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TWC Alumni interviews\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lBdxrZsvBXU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Who is eligible?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Who is eligible? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students who wish to apply for a TWC internship must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, have a cumulative G.P.A of 2.75, and have completed at least 2 semesters of coursework. Students from all majors and degree programs are encouraged to apply. Students must speak with the Career Development Internship Coordinator (IC) via drop-in or scheduled 1-1 appointment and state their interest in applying. The IC will work directly with the student throughout the application process, until they receive the results of their application. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/twc.edu\/programs\/academic-internship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TWC website<\/a> for more information. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'> <\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Where do interns live?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Where do interns live? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All interns who are accepted as a TWC intern are eligible to stay at the Residential and Academic Facilities (RAF), which is located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/dc-neighborhoods\/noma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NoMa neighborhood of D.C<\/a>, 10 minutes walking distance from the capitol and the metro.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'> <\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"What are the costs of the program and how do I get funding?\u00a0_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>What are the costs of the program and how do I get funding?\u00a0 <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While most internships with TWC are unpaid, NAU works with the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to be able to fully fund 100% the total cost of the program for students, including the program fee, NAU tuition\/fees, and housing for the student in Washington D.C at the Residential and Academic Facilities (RAF). TWC projects that students should budget between $115-$170\/week for personal expenses related to food, travel, entertainment, eating out, etc. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'> <\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"How do I apply?_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>How do I apply? <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please schedule a 1-1 appointment with our coordinator via <a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/stu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handshake<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:StudentEmployment@nau.edu\">StudentEmployment@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;You are not able to apply to this internship without the approval of the Career Development office.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please keep in mind that TWC requires the following application materials:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"&#61623;\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"&#61623;\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One-page resume<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"&#61623;\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"&#61623;\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transcripts (official or unofficial)<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"&#61623;\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"&#61623;\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A 100-word Statement of Professional Interest<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"&#61623;\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"&#61623;\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A 450-750 writing sample of a key issue you are passionate about<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NAU also requires candidates to include one letter of recommendation in their application. This may come from a past supervisor, professor, mentor, or another individual who can recommend you for this internship program.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates must submit all application materials <strong>as a single PDF<\/strong> via the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/UY6TYE3v3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWC Application Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.twc.edu\/applying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TWC application resources<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'><\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Dates and deadlines_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Dates and deadlines <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>NAU Students who are interested in applying for The Washington Center Academic Internship Program will first apply to the university. Students should first submit all the required TWC application materials plus one letter of recommendation via <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/UY6TYE3v3Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAU&rsquo;s TWC application form<\/a>. The application form will open on September 15 and close on October 15. The NAU TWC hiring committee will evaluate applications using a scoring matrix based on the quality of the application materials, and will reach out to candidates before Thanksgiving to let students know they have been recommended by NAU to apply. Recommended students will then submit their application materials (minus the letter of recommendation) via the TWC application portal found on their website. Students who apply via the TWC website <strong>without<\/strong> applying to the university first <strong>will not be approved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/twc.edu\/programs\/academic-internship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWC website<\/a> for current, updated dates and deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/edu\/appointments\/new\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule an internship exploration and resources appointment<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/edu\/events\/1436920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Development Internships Info Session<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/edu\/events\/1436957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Development Internships Virtual Info Session<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact NAU\u2019s Internship Coordinator for students<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:StudentEmployment@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact NAU\u2019s Internship Coordinator for students: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">StudentEmployment&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-1087\" aria-label=\"Contact NAU\u2019s Internship Coordinator for students: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-1087<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Washington Center The Washington Center (TWC) Academic Internship program is a holistic internship experience for sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all majors and backgrounds to spend a summer or semester in Washington D.C. 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