Government, Law & Policy Trek
****Due to current university travel restrictions, the Summer 2020 career treks have been cancelled. We hope to resume the NCA trek program in 2021.****
Northwestern Career Advancement is pleased to announce the 2020 Government, Law, and Policy Career Trek to Washington, D.C.!
This trip will provide a valuable learning experience in terms of both career exploration and professional development for students interested in Government, Law, and Policy fields. Students will visit several organizations during the trip and have an opportunity to network with Northwestern alumni, top professionals, and recent graduates to learn more about each organization and develop contacts, while conveying their own interest in these areas.
The schedule for this year’s trek is not finalized, but will include many of D.C.’s premiere organizations in Government, Law, and Policy. Last year, students had an opportunity to visit Capitol Hill, The Obama Foundation, Urban Institute, and the U.S. State Department – with more to come for 2020! More employer details will be updated on the website as site visits are confirmed.
Students will also have an opportunity to network with DC-based Northwestern alumni working in Government, Law or Policy at an alumni reception sponsored by the Northwestern Alumni Association.
This trek is intended for full-time degree seeking Northwestern undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) in one of the following schools/colleges: Bienen, McCormick, Medill, School of Communication, SESP or Weinberg with a demonstrated interest in advertising & marketing. Applicants must be on-campus during Spring quarter (2020).
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with key professionals and position yourself well for a future in Government, Law, and Policy!
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Important Dates for Summer Government, Law, and Policy Trek to DC |
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| TBD | Application Deadline |
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TBD |
Students are notified of selection via email |
| TBD | Trek Orientation and Non-Refundable Deposit Due |
| TBD | Arrive in Washington, DC |
| TBD | Career Trek |
Applications
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
Expenses/Costs
Financial assistance may be available to students who currently receive financial aid from Northwestern or have financial need. Participants will have an opportunity to request available funding once selected. If you have questions about financial assistance, please contact Lynn Page at Northwestern Career Advancement.
Each selected attendee is expected to cover his/her own travel to and from DC. In addition, each attendee should expect to cover all meals during the trek.
Travel costs will vary by student depending on originating location and whether students plan to drive or fly to DC. Students can expect to pay between $30 and $50 each day for food/meals.
Application
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
Expenses/Costs
Financial assistance may be available to students who currently receive financial aid from Northwestern or have financial need. NCA encourages all students to apply, and participants will have an opportunity to request available funding once selected. If you have questions about financial assistance, please contact Laura Myers at Northwestern Career Advancement.
Each selected student will be expected to pay a non-refundable $300.00 deposit. This deposit will be used to cover the cost of hotel rooms for the duration of the trek, transportation around the Los Angeles area, and some additional costs (printing of materials, etc.).
Each selected attendee is expected to cover travel to and from Los Angeles. In addition, each attendee should expect to cover all meals during the trek.
Travel costs will vary by student depending on originating location and whether students plan to drive or fly to the Los Angeles area. Students can expect to pay between $20 and $40 each day for food/meals.