WISH Blog
Meet WISH’S Founder: The Honorable Jacqueline “Jackie” Lewis
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...
Study Finds Business Executives Favor Internship Experience
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...
Paid Capitol Hill Interns: WISH Applauds President Trump & U.S. Congress for Enacting $147 Billion Minibus Bill into Law
Paid Capitol Hill Interns: WISH Applauds President Trump & U.S. Congress for Enacting $147 Billion Minibus Bill into Law Late last week, a $147 billion minibus bill was signed by President...
WISH Facebook: Get More out of your Social Media Experience
WISH FACEBOOK: GET MORE OUT OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE Curious about the hottest events over the summer in DC, WISH Facebook has that covered. Missed out on a WISH reception with a...
How to get Future Employers to Pursue You Today!
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...
WISH Interns Volunteer to Give Back to the Community
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...
WISH Celebrates Over 25 Years Making Internships a Community Affair
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. ...
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE WISH CHALLENGE?
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....
Lack of Experience May Cost College Graduates Job Opportunities
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...
DC By Night
It is hard to believe that the summer is ending soon, but the good news is you still have a little bit of time left to explore the DC nightlife before heading back to school! Whether you’re 21 or...