Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and J. Mack Robinson College of Business have partnered to produced Panthers in the District, a signature program that immerses students in our nation’s capital.
This unique experience positions participants to compete for internships and full-time jobs in Washington, D.C., provide area employers access to top talent from one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States, and connect students with Georgia State’s alumni in the D.C. area.
Students who are selected for the cohort complete a 6-month series of training sessions and briefings designed to help them make the strongest impression on the professionals they will encounter during their immersive business meetings, networking events and engagement opportunities, reflecting what the students will experience after graduation.
Who is Eligible?
All undergraduate and graduate students with a 3.0 Cumulative GPA and graduating December 2022 or later, are eligible to apply.
Panthers in the District specifically seeks candidates in the following areas of study:
- juniors, seniors and first-year master’s in accounting and taxation; business administration; business economics; CIS; data analytics; finance; managerial sciences; marketing; risk management
- juniors, seniors and first-year master’s in public policy and public administration, criminal justice, economics, social work, urban studies
Students may apply to one, two or all three programs. Panel Discussions and workshops will be held in January and February to help you learn more and advance your career discernment. We expect to select 14 cohort members through a competitive application and selection process for each program.
Follow these easy steps to apply:
- Complete online application via Handshake.
- Attached a well-developed 1 Page resume
Contact Us
Student Enrollment and Company Participation
Sharry Anderson Conroy
associate director, Career Advancement Center
sconroy2@gsu.edu
404-413-7160
Company Participation
Jason Aldrich
assistant dean for strategic partnerships and career advancement
jaldrich@gsu.edu