Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Project Title
For a series of academic seminars related to the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions
Date
Jun. 09, 2016
Duration
4 months
Description
As the largest and most diverse generation in the United States’ history, Millennials (those born between 1981 and the early 2000s) have the unique potential to be a potent force for change. Yet the 2014 election cycle saw the lowest youth voter turnout rate in history—just 20 percent. Looking ahead, only 35 percent of Millennials report being “extremely interested” in the 2016 elections, and fewer than 30 percent of young people believe their vote matters. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is a nonpartisan organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States by providing challenging opportunities for students to work with organizations that instill the need to be well-informed, public-spirited and socially engaged leaders. With Corporation support, TWC will host two seminars—one at each of the major parties’ national conventions—for college students to develop a personal understanding of and appreciation for the political process as well as the impact of their voice and vote.