CNAS Launches Make Room Mentorship Program

Washington, April 9, 2024 — Today, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) announces a call for applications for a new program housed under the Make Room Initiative: The Mentorship Program.

This program seeks young professionals, students, and recent graduates with less than five years of relevant work experience (excluding military service) who are interested in learning about and working in the national security and foreign policy space. We are seeking individuals across the country, with diverse backgrounds in thought and education, to participate in our inaugural fall 2024 cohort.

Applicants selected to join the pilot Make Room Mentorship Program will be paired with an experienced national security professional who best meets their specific mentorship needs. Programming will run from July through December 2024, with virtual and in-person events throughout. This is a unique opportunity for young professionals inside and outside of Washington to receive guidance from individuals with experience in government, think tanks, the private sector, and other relevant industries.

Applications for the next cohort will open Fall 2024.

To apply and see the program rules, click here.

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