Foreign Service Institute on LinkedIn: FSI is constantly striving to improve the effectiveness of our training… (2024)

Secretary Blinken visitedtheForeign Service Institute(FSI)in Arlington, VA,to learn about training that foreign affairs professionals receive before leaving for their assignments. FSI Chief of Staff Laura Miller introduced the Secretary to some of the flagship trainingfacilities andactivities thatare utilized to preparestudents for their duties, whether domestic oroverseas. It was an honortoshowcaseour campus and training facilitiesfor Secretary Blinken!Check out the full video on the Department of State YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eTJrRgAT

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Interns at FSI are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities that fuel their personal and professional growth. This month’s issue of State Magazine features an article detailing the significant contributions interns make to FSI’s mission and how this hands-on experience positions them for a successful career.Read the full article here:https://lnkd.in/eCjV4YbA

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The U.S. Department of State is committed to fighting human trafficking. FSI offers a variety of courses to DoS employees designed to helpthemgain an in-depth understanding of human trafficking andequipthemto supportworldwideefforts to combat thisissue.Read the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report here:https://lnkd.in/eb8DEiyH

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Happy National Intern Day!🎉Today, we recognize our interns and the vital role they play in helping FSI carry out its mission. Stay tuned forthe August 1starticle in State Magazine, in which some of this year's FSI interns describe their experiences.Interested in interning at FSI? Find out more on the U.S. Department of State careers website:https://lnkd.in/dMmRKmWPhoto courtesy of Ms. Jessica Latos.

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Congratulations to the 2024 American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) Essay Contest winners! The annual contest, open to U.S. high school students, challenged students to identify what they believed would be the biggest challenge to face the Foreign Service in the future.This year’s winning essay is titled, "Disinformation: A Threat to Every Level of Diplomacy.” The winner receives a $2,500 prize, a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the Secretary of State, and full tuition for an educational voyage with Semester at Sea.Read more about the AFSA Essay Contest here: https://lnkd.in/emwfdb83.The winning essay can be found at the link below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eUKGjxv8.

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When it comes to diplomatic training, sharing approaches between countriesensures all stay up to date with best practices. FSI Director Joan Polaschik recently met with Ambassador Mohammad Koba, head of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Center for Education and Training, to discuss current training priorities.Both counterparts placed an emphasis on incorporating diversity and inclusion into training efforts and addressed the importance of training staff to become effective leaders.As FSI continues to strive for the implementation of forward-thinking tools in training, sharing insights with counterparts remains a crucial element in strengthening our programs and partnerships.

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Happy 4th of July from FSI!

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At this year's Chiefs of Mission conference, FSI Director Joan Polaschik spoke with Dr. Arthur Brooks about how happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction impact a leader and those they lead. Dr. Brooks' talk at the conference was the highlight of the session—we appreciated his time and profoundly humane insights!Read more here:https://lnkd.in/euthNZj6

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