WISH got its start when Jackie Lewis and her late husband, Robert, were encouraged to provide safe affordable housing in DC, but they discovered there were few properties available. Working together, they started buying vacant properties that would house students…
STUDY FINDS BUSINESS EXECUTIVES FAVOR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE In a recent Association of American Colleges and Universities study of business executives and hiring managers reveals that participation in applied and project-based learning experiences—particularly internships or apprenticeships—gives recent college graduates an edge.…
HOW TO GET FUTURE EMPLOYERS TO PURSUE YOU TODAY! It’s one thing to secure a killer internship in Washington DC, but it’s another to use it to kick start your career. If you’re interested in having employers pursue you versus…
WISH INTERNS VOLUNTEER TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Every semester, interns from around the world come to Washington DC to elevate their academics, bolster their career development and volunteer to help charities and causes. As National Charity Day approaches,…
WISH Celebrates Over 25 Years Making Internships a Community Affair There’s a saying in D.C. that the federal government, if not the entire D.C. metro area, cannot function without college interns. If that’s indeed the case, then the Washington Intern…
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE WISH CHALLENGE? It’s an exciting time for us at the WISH organization. Students from around the world are making their way to Washington to begin their fall DC internships. More than eight hundred WISH…
Lack of Experience May Cost College Graduates Job Opportunities College graduates are seeing more job opportunities thanks to a growing U.S. economy. A recent CareerBuilder survey of employers showed an uptick of optimism by employers when it comes to hiring…
D.C. is by no means a geographically large city, only covering roughly 70 square miles. It, however, has so much to offer within its boundary stones. Whether you’re interested in history, government, art, or exploring new neighborhoods, Washington, D.C. has…
Whether you’re a local of the district or a visitor for the summer, there is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in Washington, D.C. Don’t just take our word for it; take a glimpse at all the festivities…
WISH announces new WiSE program WISH Housing announced today the launch of its Washington Intern Study Experience (WiSE), a work experience program modeled to accommodate and advance a school’s affordable and inclusive priorities through student internships in Washington, D.C., leading…
