New graduates are invited to apply for the Winter 2025 session of this unique Armenian American Career Services program. Deadline: Until November 15th!
WASHINGTON—The fall 2024 session of the Hovig Apo Sagdejian Capital Gateway Program brings together a group of outstanding graduates from universities across the United States who are dedicated to starting their careers in the nation’s capital, the American Armenian National Committee says. Reported.
These emerging professionals with diverse educational backgrounds are part of a growing number of Armenian Americans pursuing careers in public policy, politics, media, and development in the nation’s capital.
“This program has an impeccable track record of putting people on the path to professional success,” said ANCA Program Coordinator Nareg Mesroboan. “The Capital Gateway Program has served as a springboard for all of our previous Fellows, and we know they are now reaching new heights, and our hardworking Fall 2024 Fellows will follow suit. They are truly well placed to benefit from this program and begin a meaningful career here in Washington, DC.”
Fall 2024 CGP Fellows include William Muserian, who earned a BA in Economics and an MBA in Science from Boston University; Alexander Avanesyan received a BA in International Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Neri Harutyunyan received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from St. John’s University. and Michael Tatevosyan, who earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from California State University, Los Angeles.
Fall 2024 Hovig Apo Sagdejian Capital Gateway Program Cohort and ANCA Program Coordinator Nareg Mesroboan
Mesroboan and the CGP Advisory Board, made up of program veterans, coordinated two weeks of intensive workshops on resume development, cover letter writing, interview techniques, and networking skills. The program culminated with a “meet and greet” event with experts from the Washington, DC area. CGP Fellows are currently actively applying for positions at Capitol Hill, think tanks, and various consulting firms.
“As someone who graduated from the Faculty of Economics and entered a highly competitive industry, I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that the Hovig Apo Sagdejian Capital Gateway Program has provided for my job search,” said March. said Michael Tatevosyan, who also completed the ANCA Rising Leaders Program. “This program not only helped me expand my network, but also allowed me to attend valuable networking events and meet inspiring people. , I feel ready to pursue opportunities in the field I want to work in and am excited about what the future holds for us in our nation’s capital.”
Alexander Avanesyan explained: CGPAC has proactively provided me with career development resources and helped me find career opportunities on the Hill. I am grateful for the career growth opportunities the Capital Gateway Program has provided me and highly recommend it to any Armenian-American looking to make a difference in our nation’s capital,” said Avanesyan. Concluded.
The members of the Hovig Apo Sagdesian Capital Gateway Program Advisory Board work diligently to support the career development journeys of CGP fellows and provide insight into work and life in DC’s many professional fields, from consulting to Capitol Hill. Provides valuable insight. The CGP Advisory Board, comprised entirely of program alumni, has helped young Armenian American professionals explore career and internship opportunities at countless prestigious institutions.
“The Capital Gateway Program is one of the best tools in the ANCA toolbox for the professional development of Armenians,” said CGP Advisory Board Member Areni Margossian. “This program attracts some of the brightest young people from across the United States, and we have the privilege of seeing how far our peers can grow in just a few years. Today, we have a vast network of experts across a variety of industries who continue to contribute. It’s a wonderful symbiosis. ”
“The Capital Gateway Program is an incredible way for young professionals to get their foot in the door in D.C.,” agreed CGP Advisory Board Member Vahe Milikian. “Not only does this program immediately provide young professionals with an extensive network of people who have taken the program, it also provides an opportunity for people to find lifelong friends in the process.”
Arsen Markarov, member of the CGP Advisory Board, explained: “I experienced the ANCA Hovig Apo Sagdehian Capital Gateway Program in 2017 and witnessed firsthand its transformative power. This program does more than just open doors for young Armenian American professionals. We provide you with the tools, network, and expertise to succeed in Washington, D.C. From enrichment seminars to personalized coaching, CGP is more than just a career launchpad; it’s a community that fosters growth, connection, and persistence. We are proud to be part of this effort to honor Hovig Apo Sagdejian by uniting Armenians around the world and empowering the next generation of leaders.”
The ANCA Capital Gateway program provides fellows with three months of housing at ANCA Alamian House, career-building workshops, and networking opportunities. Applications for the 2025 winter session, which begins on January 13, are due by November 15 and are accepted online.
In addition to new graduates, the ANCA CGP also serves college students interested in internship opportunities in Washington, DC, with ANCA offices and various government agencies, space permitting.
The Capital Gateway Program honors Hovig Apo Sagdejian, a beloved young community leader who lost his life in a tragic car accident and whose enduring memory continues to inspire new generations of Armenian Americans. Hence the name. His family generously established the Hovig Apo Sagdejian Memorial Fund in his memory and has played a key role in expanding the program over the past 10 years. The Aramian Family, Kirk Kerkorian’s Linsey Foundation, Jerry Cafejian, Julian and Annette Setian, the Norman K. Miller Charitable Foundation, Frank and Barbara Hekimian, and the Armenian American Veterans of Milford, Massachusetts. Significant support has also been provided by the Post.
The purchase of Alamian House in 2015 was made possible through a generous gift from the family of the late Martha Alamian, a community leader and philanthropist from Providence, Rhode Island. The Alamian family, led by sisters Sue, the late Margo, and the late Martha, has long been one of the most generous benefactors of ANCA programs, as well as philanthropic projects in the Armenian homeland and diaspora.
