华盛顿, PA(七月八日), 2019)—Jeffrey Germak ’14 is creating a different kind of community in 华盛顿, D.C.—one that’s distinctly Presidential.
华盛顿 & 杰佛逊学院&J) grad received funding from W&J’s 麦哲伦项目 Franklin Internship Award for one of his first experiences in the city: a summer Internships 在 进出口银行 of the United States supporting the Vice Chair and First Vice President. He was able to bring with him the experience he gained from his prior Internships in D.C. 在 Overseas Private Investment Corporation as well as the knowledge learned through W&J课程.
“I knew through those Internships experiences I wanted to move to D.C. after graduation,” Jeffrey said. “I felt really strong connections to the city, and I wanted to find a job that would allow me to support the city somehow.”
Through connections from his Internshipss, Jeffrey found a position with The Economic 俱乐部 of 华盛顿 D.C., a membership-based speaker forum and non-profit that connects business leaders in the region and supports community education in the greater 华盛顿 D.C. area.
He joined their staff right after graduation, bringing ideas from W&J to the Economic 俱乐部’s education initiatives. 在前任W&J托里·哈林-史密斯总统, Jeffrey adapted the 麦哲伦项目 model into the “Capital Explorer Fund,” which provides financial support to Economic 俱乐部 scholars completing Internshipss, 研究项目, or other opportunities for professional growth outside of traditional college classrooms.
“We realized we had this additional funding from the scholarship program, and we were trying to figure out how to support students in different ways. I was fortunate to participate in the 麦哲伦项目,” he said. “I wanted to offer that same opportunity to students here. I’m proud to see that program take off.”
Jeffrey is now a senior manager of executive office and corporate engagement, helping to build the Economic 俱乐部’s membership network and implement special projects in the community. He’s also a founding member of W&华盛顿特区.C. Regional 校友 俱乐部 and is the chapter’s membership coordinator.
It’s a far cry from the shy freshman who came to W&J in the fall of 2010, a year younger than his classmates after graduating early from high school. Friendships 在 College and a job making milkshakes at DubJay's Diner taught Jeffrey how to build a network.
“I could go on and on about connections I made with staff and my peers through student activities and groups. Just the constant support I had through them gave me a family there even though my family was four hours away. With them, I could work through anything and overcome any challenge,” he said.
Now, he continues to look for opportunities to advance in his career and give back to the community. 有一件事是肯定的, though: wherever Jeffrey Germak is, you’ll always receive a President’s welcome.
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