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Center for America Progress mission is to improve lives through progressive ideas and opinions as they want to make a change in their country. Their values include diversity and they believe that diversity is their biggest strength. Their employees work hard to make change in media. They learn, act and then give as they spread ideas and give services. They appreciate and hire passionate thinkers who provide generous support to individuals and communities. They are committed to inclusion and diversity. They embrace experiences and knowledge. They provide diverse and inclusive work environment. They attract retain and train talented individuals. They work hard to support inclusion and diversity all over their organization.

Nonprofit
$25M to $50M
Medium
Multiple locations
Grantmaking & Charity Organizations, Religious Organizations, Social Advocacy Organizations
2003
Neera Tanden
What departments Center for American Progress employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation73.2%
Management26.8%

Team

Professional experience

How many years of experience do Center for American Progress employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Center for American Progress: Newcomers: 35%, Experiencers: 25%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 19%. Center for American Progress employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
Where did Center for American Progress employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Center for American Progress: AAAS, American Constitution Society, New America. Typical Center for American Progress employees have worked at AAAS.
AAAS
American Constitution Society
New America
What industries did Center for American Progress employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Center for American Progress: Social Advocacy Organizations, Colleges / Universities, Religious Organizations, Grantmaking & Charity Organizations, Legislative Bodies. Center for American Progress employees most likely come from a Social Advocacy Organizations industry background.
Where did Center for American Progress employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Center for American Progress: Small: 50%, Medium: 15%, Large: 35%. Most Center for American Progress employees have previously worked at small companies.

Educational background

What did employees at Center for American Progress study?
Where did employees at Center for American Progress study?
Emory University
Georgetown University

Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Center for American Progress?
Time employed at Center for American Progress: <1: 28%, 1-3: 42%, 4-8: 24%, 9-13: 6%, 14-20: 0%, 20+: 0%. Most Center for American Progress employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
How does Center for American Progress rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Center for American Progress: 49.5% Male and 50.5% Female. Age ratio at Center for American Progress: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 56%, 31-40: 34%, 41-50: 8%, 51-60: 1%, 60+: 1%. Center for American Progress rates - 3.5% less female than the industry average. Most Center for American Progress employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.

Career advancement

How does Center for American Progress rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Center for American Progress: medium. Center for American Progress ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.

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When did they start Center for American Progress?
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Isabella HolmesSeptember 21, 2020
In 2003, I believe.
What’s the gender distribution at Center for American Progress?
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Isabella HolmesSeptember 21, 2020
50.5% female, 49.5% male.
What industry does Center for American Progress fall under?
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Liam BrownSeptember 21, 2020
Non-Profit/Volunteering.
Where’s Center for American Progress’s HQ located?
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Isabella HolmesSeptember 21, 2020
Washington, DC.
What is the annual revenue of Center for American Progress?
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Liam BrownSeptember 22, 2020
$25m to $50m.
I wonder which companies are the biggest competitors for Center for American Progress?
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Isabella HolmesSeptember 22, 2020
these are the big ones: Economic Policy Institute, Heritage Foundation, New America
Who is the CEO of Center for American Progress?
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Benjamin GardnerSeptember 23, 2020
Neera Tanden.
are my chances high for career advancement at Center for American Progress?
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Sophie HayesSeptember 23, 2020
no, chances of career advancement are medium.
How long do people usually work for Center for American Progress?
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Liam BrownSeptember 23, 2020
1-3 year(s).
what kind of companies did Center for American Progress employees work for?
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Isabella HolmesSeptember 23, 2020
Small companies before Center for American Progress.
where do employees go to work after leaving Center for American Progress?
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Liam BrownSeptember 23, 2020
Most went to work for one of these companies: ACLU, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Planned Parenthood, The George Washington University, ThinkProgress, United States Senate, U.S. Department of State, U.S. House of Representatives
Who are the top previous employers of Center for American Progress employees?
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Sophie HayesSeptember 23, 2020
AAAS, American Constitution Society, New America, Rare, The Brookings Institution, United States Senate, US Department of Education, U.S. House of Representatives.
What’s the average age at Center for American Progress?
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Isabella HolmesSeptember 23, 2020
21-30.
Where did most of Center for American Progress employees go to school?
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Sophie HayesSeptember 23, 2020
Emory University, Georgetown University, The George Washington University, University of Maryland-College Park, University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Wowww! Never knew that CAP had this much diversity😯
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August 7, 2023
That's just the beauty of the organization. Lots of people from diverse backgrounds. People with different perspectives and experiences have to come together and join hands to follow a common path for the betterment of the nation.
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August 7, 2023
Much expected of proponents like them👀
What questions do they normally ask during interviews?
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June 29, 2023
There's nothing like what they ask normally. Just know what you're going there for. And be honest about your answers too:)
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June 29, 2023
DEpends on who your interviewer is.
Don't they have branches I can work at outside Washington?
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August 17, 2023
There HQ is in Washington
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August 18, 2023
There should be. They can't just have a head quarter with no branches.
How many weeks of vacation do you get
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July 12, 2023
Varies by level
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July 12, 2023
Yeah you get 3 weeks of vacation at entry level per annum👍
The compensation seems to be low for a junior employee😑
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August 7, 2023
Are you comparing your salary with that of those in higher levels! Work hard and reach there too😒
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August 7, 2023
I agree with you
I read a lot of articles recently on their website. Although I have been interested in making big changes to the media. I think I'll consider working under the company.
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July 4, 2023
GREAT. We need more of people like you in this country. People who are willing to do all it takes to make sure the citizens are a priority✊
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July 6, 2023
You are always welcome to come work with us. We need ambitious folks like you👍
I heard they mostly prefer to higher individuals with a bachelor in arts degree.
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August 16, 2023
Most of there employees have that degree. So it should be true.
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August 16, 2023
I think it's because those that studied arts tend to go for jobs like that🤓
I heard the working hours can be long😐
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August 12, 2023
Normal working hours. not too much. You don't work weekends.
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August 12, 2023
Work's from 9am to 6pm. That's 9 hours. And you can also work on a hybrid schedule😁
What's the chance of advancing one's career at CAP?
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August 20, 2023
3 on a scale of 5. Which is fair.
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August 21, 2023
There are opportunuties for growth you just need to work hard
Does the company accept interns?
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July 10, 2023
Yes you can be accepted as an intern in their various departments🙂
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July 11, 2023
They are currently accepting applications for the fall intership that will run from September to November this year. Searched it. You should have done the same🙃
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