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Career Acceleration Program

Join a professional semester created for students with previous internship or study abroad experience. You can take your professional skills to the next level by spending your final semester in Washington, D.C. and gain the network, the experience and the tools you'll need to get a head start in your transition to the workforce.

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Everything you need to launch your career.

Professional Identity

Full-time (5-day) Internship

A full-time internship aligned with your goals and career and an internship that values the experience you already bring to the table.   

Influential Community

1:1 Career Coaching

A career coach who is focused on you and your priorities so you can define a plan for landing your first job and beyond.

Unique Opportunities

Professional Network

Make valuable connections and leave with a solid network that will last you well beyond your time in D.C. and help you reach your professional goals.

Develop the top skills employers care about.

To succeed in today’s job market, it is critical for students to have the top skills that employers value. The Career Acceleration Program is designed to provide you the tools that will take your job search to the next level. 

If you’re still enrolled in university, you can earn credits from your home institution for this experience, so you will still be on track for graduation.

Plus, TWC is a J-1 visa sponsor, so we make the entire visa process as easy as possible.

 

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We'll be here to support you, every step of the way.

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Admissions Counselor

I'm here to help you explore what TWC might look like for you and determine cost and credit arrangements on your campus.  

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Pre-Arrival Advisor

I'll ask you all about your interests, and help you prepare for the internship that fits what you're looking for. 

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Career Coach

Once you arrive in D.C., we'll have 1:1 coaching sessions that focus on creating an actionable career plan after graduation. 

Don't just take our word for it.

See what our alumni have to say. We've helped more than 60,000 students gain the tools they need to launch their careers.

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Austin Ferrer
Associate Director, Office of the Staff Secretary of The White House

"After spending a semester living and interning in the heart of the nation’s capital, I can confidently say that my decision to participate in TWC was life-changing for the best."

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Jose Andres Camacho
Social Media Specialist at Adobe

"The Washington Center was the catalyst for my professional life. The skills I picked up in D.C. allowed me to connect with professionals back home, like the mentor who eventually led me to my job at Adobe."
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Brooke Bierhaus
Documentary Filmmaker

"When you’re at TWC, you're surrounded by students who are making things happen. If you want to really feel like you’re part of something bigger than yourself, D.C. is the place for you."

What are you waiting for?

Take a step toward your future by applying to TWC's spring or fall semester. Start an application below and we'll reach out with next steps.

Use promo code ACCELERATION to waive the $125 application fee!

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When starting your application, select “Global Competencies” in the “Term” dropdown menu. Please mention you are interested in the Career Acceleration Program when submitting your Professional Interest Statement.