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Jessica Douglas - American-Turkish Council At a time in which the economy is one of the top concerns on Americans’ minds, one student got to work with international trade relations this summer, in hopes that good relationships with other countries will help our economy in a positive way. Jessica Douglas, a senior, worked as an intern with the American-Turkish Council (ATC) this summer in Washington, D.C. The ATC is a non-profit business association that is, according to the website, “dedicated to enhancing the promotion of U.S.-Turkish commercial, defense, technology and cultural relations.” Members of the ATC include Fortune 500, U.S. and Turkish companies, multinationals, nonprofit organizations and individuals with an interest in U.S.-Turkish relations. Douglas was placed in the program by The Washington Center for Internships. “I’m really interested in the international business aspect of things, and the relationships between countries and trade. It was pretty much a perfect fit,” she said.  Read more

Samuel Frances-Barrot - The Washington Center The Washington Center is a nonprofit organization that provides students, from hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the world, the opportunity to be challenged, to learn and to intern in Washington, D.C.  Many of The Washington Center’s alumni now successfully work in leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors in the United States and abroad.  Dr. Stan Berard has been the liaison for The Washington Center at Lock Haven University since 2004. “The program is great for networking and making solid connections,” said Dr. Berard.  He advises students of all majors to apply for The Washington Center’s internships since every major has a policy that applies to it.  Dr. Berard handles the application process that takes place on campus.  Most of the process is now completed online, but students need to be prepared for all of the requirements of the program including, providing a writing sample, having a professional resume, and the interview process that takes place following acceptance.   Read more

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