Applications open for ANCA 2025 career services and youth empowerment programs in Washington, D.C.

ANCA initiatives help recent grads start Washington, D.C. careers; inspire and educate university students and high schoolers about pro-Armenian advocacy

November 6, 2024 ANCA ANCA News 0

WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has opened the applications for its diverse array of Washington, D.C. career services and pro-Armenian student advocacy programs as it gears up to welcome hundreds of youth to the nation’s capital in 2025.

“Our youth are the most valuable asset in the Armenian nation’s arsenal,” said ANCA Programs Coordinator Nareg Mesrobian. “That’s why investing in their success is of cardinal importance to the ANCA. Our job placement and internship programs don’t just build careers; they shape leaders and create opportunities to amplify the voices of Armenians in Washington and beyond. To all those inspired to make a difference and build meaningful careers, we invite you to join our youth programs. At the ANCA, participants are in good hands, equipped and empowered to make a meaningful impact for themselves and for our community.”

ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program
Recent university graduates are invited to apply to the ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program (CGP), which helps secure permanent employment and professional internships in Washington, D.C., for young Armenian American professionals and students interested in careers in policy, politics and media. The CGP offers three months of free housing and enrichment seminars, connects participants with mentors, and much more.

Winter 2025 session: January 13 to April 5; Application deadline November 15, 2024
Spring 2025 session: April 14 to June 7; Application deadline February 15, 2025
Fall 2025 session: September 8 to December 6; Application deadline July 15, 2025
Learn more and apply at: https://anca.org/gateway

ANCA Semester-in-D.C. Internship Programs
In addition, the ANCA encourages students who attend universities that offer Semester-in-Washington programs (UCDC, USC, Pepperdine, AU, Holy Cross, etc.) to take advantage of these opportunities and consider interning at the ANCA. The ANCA is happy to work with participants to ensure their ANCA internship meets university requirements. Students can apply through the ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program portal: https://anca.org/gateway

ANCA Rising Leaders
Offered in two sessions in March, the ANCA Rising Leaders is a four-day seminar in Washington, D.C., offering expert advice on careers in government, development and media. The program includes the Lucine Kouchakdjian Capitol Hill Day — a full day of Capitol Hill discussions with legislators and staff on strengthening U.S.-Armenia ties, demanding accountability for Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Artsakh and securing justice for the genocides committed against Armenians. The program is organized by the ANCA, in conjunction with the Armenian Youth Federation Eastern and Western U.S. Washington, D.C.-area Armenian American high school seniors are also welcome to participate. ANCA group housing accommodations are available for youth 18 and over.

Rising Leaders Session 1: March 8 to 11, 2025
Rising Leaders Session 2: March 22 to 25, 2025
Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
Learn more and apply: https://anca.org/risingleaders/

ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship and Maral Melkonian Avetisyan Fellowship
During the summer, the ANCA invites university students to participate in the Leo Sarkisian Internship — a six-week intensive program designed to give them the tools necessary to effectively advance issues of concern to the Armenian American community on the federal, state and local level. The Maral Melkonian Avetisyan Fellowship runs parallel to this program.

The 2025 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship Program Dates: June 16 to July 25, 2025
Learn more and apply at: http://anca.org/internship
Application deadline: March 31, 2025

ANCA Haroutioun and Elizabeth Kasparian Summer Academy
High school students aged 17 to 19 are invited to participate in the Haroutioun and Elizabeth Kasparian Summer Academy — a one-week, intensive program that brings a select group of high school students with proven community leadership experience to Washington, D.C. to learn more about the Armenian Cause and how our policy priorities are advanced within the framework of America’s federal government. High schoolers have two sessions to choose from:

Kasparian Summer Academy – Session 1: August 4 to August 8, 2025
Kasparian Summer Academy – Session 2: August 11 to August 15, 2025
Learn more and apply at: https://anca.org/summer
Application deadline: May 17, 2025

Junior High School Class Visits to the ANCA Washington, D.C. Headquarters
The ANCA welcomes hundreds of students from Armenian American junior high schools during their annual trip to the nation’s capital for an interactive discussion on the important role they can play in advocating for pro-Artsakh/Armenia priorities in their hometowns while offering an early introduction to Washington, D.C. career opportunities in policy, politics and media.

Schools or parents interested in scheduling a “Pizza and Politics” session with the ANCA Washington, D.C. team, email anca@anca.org or call (202) 775-1918.

For more information about these programs, visit anca.org/youth or email youth@anca.org.

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The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest and most influential Armenian-American grassroots organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.

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