Your Gateway to Washington, DC
• J-1 Visas for International Students and Working Professionals
DC Professional Experience, Without Guesswork
We host university students, recent graduates, and career professionals in Washington, DC programs that include in-person structured training/study programs, internships and practicums.
Where Ambition Meets Opportunity in Washington, DC
Gateway
designs and delivers structured “Inside Washington” and
issue-focused immersion programs and internship/practicum
opportunities that provide practical experience, professional
connections, and a clearer path forward.
Customized DC Group Training/Study Programs
Gateway
professionals bring expertise in designing and implementing
high-impact training/study programs. Whether integrated into a
university course or built for a specialized professional delegation,
these immersive, customized experiences give participants direct
access to the topics that matter most to their academic and/or career
goals.
End-to-End DC Program Support
Individualized DC Internship and Practicum Assistance
Gateway’s team helps you research host organizations, refine your résumé and statement, prepare for interviews, and decide between offers. During the internship or practicum period, Gateway remains in contact with each participant and their placement host.
Washington, DC Policy Expertise and Immersion Programs
For groups that require a focused look at a topic – climate, migration, security, global health, democracy, etc. – Gateway designs one or two-week “issue-focused immersion” programs with a curated schedule of briefings, site visits, and faculty-led workshops.
Coordination of Participant Program Services
For partners and groups, Gateway can arrange and coordinate travel, housing options, local transportation, program budgeting, and on-the-ground logistics – the background work that makes an international or out-of-state stay function smoothly.
Customized Training/Study Immersion Programs, Internships and Practicums
Turning ambition into international opportunity.
LIVE, LEARN AND WORK IN WASHINGTON, DC
Where real policy experience begins.
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Why Institutions and Participants Choose Gateway
DC Experience, Not Tourism
Gateway programs are built by professionals who have lived and worked in Washington, DC for decades in higher education, policy, and international programs.
That means your students and participants are not given a sightseeing list; they are placed into real offices, real conversations, and real networks.
Structured, Not Improvised
Every program—whether a semester internship or a one-week policy immersion—includes a clear academic or professional framework, defined learning goals, and reflection components.
Partners know what outcomes to expect; participants know why each meeting, visit, and assignment is on the schedule.
One Point of Contact, Many Moving Parts
The complex elements of a successful program—internships, coursework, visas, housing, daily logistics, and risk management—require a steady guiding hand to coordinate every phase.
Gateway is uniquely positioned to provide that coordination.
Proven Partnerships
Gateway currently collaborates with Cultural Vistas, the University of Salamanca’s Master in Global and International Studies, and GeoRisk Solutions, among others—partners who understand the value of well-designed, rigorously evaluated experiential learning rather than ad-hoc placements. Gateway has also worked with Integer UK and the U.S.-Mexico Foundation.
Individualized DC Internship Placement and Practicum Support
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What Gateway Offers
Step into the world of U.S. policy and public leadership. Our programs provide structured learning, access to key institutions, and experiences that move your academic and professional goals forward.
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Insights and Strategies Shaping Tomorrow’s Careers
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Access to Washington Institutions
Firsthand exposure to agencies, NGOs, and think tanks shaping policy today.
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Customized Policy Programs
Tailored academic or professional experiences built around your specific interests.
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Internships & Professional Training
Meaningful placements across D.C. aligned with your goals and future career path.
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U.S. Career & Visa Guidance
Clear support for visas, adaptation, and navigating the American professional landscape.
Define your path. Shape your future.
Clear guidance for your next academic and career step.