Professional Development
Professional Development at GW turns jobs into careers. Our philosophy is to provide options based on individual learning preferences. Building on our generous tuition assistance policy, GW's holistic approach to development facilitates learning from many sources, in structured and informal environments.
Real-world experiences at GW offer people relevant, just-in-time, learning opportunities. People who prefer hands-on learning through experience will find that, at GW, we value strategic projects and participation in cross-functional teams as a means for development.
Mentoring, coaching, and networking at GW facilitates learning from others. People who want to connect with others will find themselves positioned to access experts, share lessons learned, and seek advice. To find out more please click here.
Acquiring knowledge and building skills at GW promotes learning through instructor-led and online training. People interested in taking courses have access to hundreds of offerings.
Visit Staff Learning and Development to explore resources available to you.
The GW Experience
Students
GW student entrepreneurs may apply for spots in entrepreneurship incubator.
A Home Away from HomeTwins study medicine and public health at George Washington.
Student Co-Produces New AlbumGeorge Washington student José Curbelo helped produce an album of northern Uruguayan music for Smithsonian Folkways.
A Call to ServiceGW students traveled to Guatemala, Honduras, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as part of the fourth annual Alternative Winter Break program.
Faculty
GSPM professors teach practical skills to emerging politicians in Egypt.
South African Youth Perform at GWLatest collaboration between Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson and the Bokamoso Youth Centre premieres Friday.
A Life-Changing CourseToday’s reading by Aryeh Lev Stollman, author of “The Far Euphrates,” is the first of six from visiting artists in this spring’s Jewish Literature Live course.
Alumni
New scholarship program enables graduates to put a face and name to donations.
Fifteen alumni and one doctoral student will conduct research around the globe with 2011-12 Fulbrights.
Furry Friend Gets Kids Excited About LearningGeorge Washington alumna helped create a curriculum for elementary school students centered on the dog who used to serve as the postal service’s mascot.
