BWFA invites current college students to submit their applications and attend an information session on our paid Internship opportunities for Spring and Summer 2026.

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm. Since 1986, BWFA has been providing comprehensive wealth management to investors. 

Experience the BWFA Institute Program

Students can join our Internship Open House virtually or in-person.

Attendees will hear directly from staff members and former interns

about the types of projects and experiences available in these areas: 

• Investment Management
• Financial Planning
• Business Services (Mergers & Acquisitions)

• Tax Services
• Client Service
• Marketing/Social Media/Events
• Information Technology

Virtual Open House

Friday, November 21st

10:30 am - 11:30 am

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In-Person Open House

Friday, November 21st

12 pm - 1:30 pm

Application Here: https://form.jotform.com/252474438107155

More About BWFA: https://www.bwfa.com/bwfa-institute-internship/

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now accepting applications for Statisticians in the Bureau of Economics. This is a great opportunity for seniors and Masters students with coursework in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science. Below, we provide some application information for any of your students who might be interested in the position.

Duties

In this role, you will gain real-world experience by working alongside PhD economists to protect consumers and promote competition in the US economy. Statisticians work with economists to support FTC matters, including:

o   providing economic and statistical analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigations.  

o   conducting academic research and developing reports on the functioning of markets in the economy

We strongly recommend that you visit our website to learn more information about the experience of a Statistician at the FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-economics/careers-ftc-bureau-economics/statistician-recruiting

Available Positions

o   Statistician GS7

§   Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for this position has:

·         A strong interest in and intuition for applied microeconomics;

·         Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, and/or data science such as Stata, R, or Python;

·         Excitement about conducting data analysis on a wide range of datasets in support of consumer protection and competition missions of the FTC;

·         Interest and aptitude in working with PhD economists on economics research projects that serve the mission of the FTC; and

·         A desire to grow and build on skills in data analysis and microeconomics.

Statistician GS9

§   Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for this position has:

·         A strong interest in and aptitude for applied microeconomics, data analysis, and computer programming;

·         Proficiency in programming languages widely used in economics, statistics, data science, and/or computer science such as Stata, R, Python, SQL, or C++;

·         Excitement about analyzing terabyte size datasets to support competition and consumer protection policy and law enforcement;

·         Experience conducting statistical, econometric, or data analysis tasks such as regression analysis, model evaluation, machine learning, or Natural Language Processing.

Position length

Note, all recruitment is for positions starting as late as Summer 2026 in Washington, DC for a term position of one year with renewal for up to four years.

o   How to apply

§   All applications must be submitted through USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/845835200

§   The deadline for applications is 9/25/2025.

Tips for the application

o   Resume: We advise candidates to use the resume builder within USAJOBS.

o   Cover letter: A strong cover letter will include the following:

§   A discussion of your interest in economics and the FTC.

§   Details on your experience with statistics, econometrics, and programming, including through coursework, class projects, employment, or any other experience.

§   Details about your interest and experience with economic research, including any noteworthy projects, employment, or oral presentations.

§   Details about your interest and experience in public policy, including in any topics related to antitrust or consumer protection, though these are not required.

§   Any other relevant experience or interest.

o   Self-Assessment

§   The application includes self-assessment questions relating to the skills in the job posting.

§   These responses will be reviewed by HR to determine if the candidate is qualified for the position. Candidates should be honest in their responses about their knowledge of a subject but not modest. When the candidates are rating themselves, they should consider their knowledge on a subject relative to the entire population (not just their classmates or peers).

We are so happy to announce our Fall 2025 Scholarship Recipient!

Bolton Family Scholarship

Name: Aureliane Tchamdja

Pronouns: She/Her

Semester of Internship: Summer 2025

Major: Computer Science 

Current Class Level: Junior

This semester I completed a(n)...: Research experience

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): University of Nebraska-Lincoln Summer Research Program

Location of the Organization (City, State): Lincoln, Nebraska

Title of position: Research Scholar

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities: 

I worked with Dr. Wissam Kontar and Mohammad Elayan on our project, "Autonomous Ground and Air Systems for Last-Mile Mobility: A Case Study on the Agriculture System". This research allowed me to explore the logistics of last-mile delivery and learn how to solve route optimization problems using autonomous vehicles and drones in rural, agricultural settings. I had the opportunity to present my research as a poster at both UNL's 2025 Engineering Summer Research Fair hosted by the College of Engineering, and UNL's 2025 Summer Research Symposium hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies. Other than my poster, other deliverables that I had completed by the end of the program were a 10+ page scientific paper on my project and an oral presentation in front of my peers and faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. I was also able to attend workshops and panels that have better prepared me for graduate school and strengthened my skills as a scientist/researcher.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I heard of the Nebraska Summer Research Program through emails that were sent to me during the Fall 2024 semester. I applied and submitted my application to the program in January.

What resources did you use to find your current experience?

Student Organizations/Scholar Groups, University website 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?

I enjoyed being able to explore the sustainability/transportation research field, especially being able to look at the use of autonomous technology. I also found the workshops and panels that the program provided to be very valuable. 

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

Although my work was more so in a preliminary stage, I believe that it is still a great contribution to the scientific community because it will help start conversations on how to better address transportation gaps in agriculture and in rural areas as a whole.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

Advice that I would give to another student seeking an internship is to not be afraid to apply to any and as many programs/experiences as they desire. The more you open yourself up to these opportunities, the more likely you are to get them.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

What I liked most about my research experience was being able to explore a research field that I may not have been able to otherwise, as well as being able to learn more about graduate school and what to expect as a student who wants to pursue a PhD degree.

Have you received an accommodation letter or faced questions about how to adjust your course? This virtual workshop is designed to support anyone in a teaching role at UMBC. The Office of Accessibility and Disability Services will cover practical approaches, share case examples, and answer your questions about navigating student accommodations.

Date and Time: Friday, October 3rd, 2–3 p.m.
Format: Virtual workshop

REGISTER HERE

Topics include:

• Q&A and discussion of real scenarios

• Resources, policies, and procedures available to instructors

• Preparing for Section 508 accessibility requirements (all digital content accessible by 2026)

This workshop is presented by the Office of Accessibility & Disability Services (a unit of the Division of Institutional Equity).