Webinar about Opportunities and Careers in Commercial Diplomacy

May 29, 2022

Event Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022

You are invited to join a conversation about the nuances of commercial diplomacy. It will explore why more companies, particularly ones that are minority-owned, should have success in global markets. Also, we will discuss why it is critical for more minority candidates to seek out international relations roles in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

Keynote Chat

• Amb. Harry Thomas, Former Director General of the U.S. Foreign Service

• Amb. Suzan Johnson Cook, Founder and CEO of the Global Black Women's Chamber of Commerce

Conversation

• Joel Hellman, Dean, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service

• Rick Wade, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Moderator:

Virgil Parker, U.S. Fulbright Student, HBCU Graduate & Community Advocate

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdeCvrDwvHdWrL9vrUSoORU3ZP4x3wHXn

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Webinar on Changes to Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

May 28, 2022

Webinar on Changes to Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Event Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

The Volcker Alliance G2U Initiative has partnered with Equal Justice Works and the PSLF Coalition to provide a briefing on recent significant changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The briefing will provide a detailed summary of the most recent updates to PSLF and outline how current government employees can apply for Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness from the Department of Education. The content will be especially relevant to current government employees, as well as advisors guiding students into public service careers.

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ONE WEEK BEFORE Registration CLOSES for the Foreign Service Officer Test

May 26, 2022

Registration Open for the Foreign Service Officer Test

Spring Registration CLOSES Thursday, June 2, 2022

The Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) is an important part of the State Department Foreign Service Officer selection process, covering the job knowledge, English expression, and situational judgement necessary to work as a Foreign Service Officer. The test is offered several times throughout the year. To be eligible, candidates must be a US citizen on the date the candidate submits the registration package; at least 20 and no older than 59 years of age, and available for worldwide assignments, including DC. In a policy change, everyone who applies and completes the FSOT will move forward to the Qualifications Evaluation Panel.

Learn about some of the expected changes to the FSOT here.

https://home.pearsonvue.com/fsot

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Critical Language Scholarship Virtual Online Language Learning Program

May 19, 2022

Critical Language Scholarship Virtual Online Language Learning Program

Deadline: Thursday, May 26, 2022

CLS Spark helps US undergraduate students learn Arabic, Chinese or Russian through online classes and activities facilitated by native speakers at a host institution abroad. Designed to leverage best practices in online language learning developed during the pandemic, CLS Spark provides US students the access and opportunity to start their language learning journeys even when these critical languages may not be offered on their campuses or when they may have responsibilities that limit their ability to go overseas. Candidates must be US Citizens, enrolled and working towards an associate's or bachelor's degree in an accredited US degree-granting program, at least 18 years old by September 1, 2022, and NOT an alum of a CLS Program.

https://clscholarship.org/spark

US Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program

May 17, 2022

US Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program

Deadline: Sunday, May 22, 2022

The US Congress–Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program is a fully-funded initiative to broaden the perspectives of Korean and American young people on the legislative process; the history of US-Korean relations; and current economic, political, and security aspects of the bilateral relationship. The program also provides participants with firsthand experience of each other’s people and culture, creating opportunities to form long-lasting personal contacts. The US delegation consists of 8 American students/young adults, between the ages of 21 and 27, recommended by a member of Congress. The Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Unification of the Republic of Korea National Assembly nominates and selects the Korean students. Participation is fully funded by the US Department of State and the National Assembly. Note: this program is not geared for US applicants who have already had significant opportunities to travel or live in Korea.

https://www.meridian.org/project/2022-u-s-congress-republic-of-korea-national-assembly-exchange-program/