Advisor's Guide
| "The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. Our belief in democracy, liberty, the dignity of every life, and the rights of every individual unites Americans of all backgrounds, all faiths, and all colors. And one of our greatest strengths is our diversity. The signal sent to the rest of the world when America is represented abroad by people of all cultures, races, and religions is a clear statement about who we are and what our values mean in practice. Diversity is a great advantage to each and every one of us, and an important affirmation throughout the world that multi-ethnic democracy can work." |
| Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice |
As individuals of our global society, it is our responsibility to contribute to helping transform societies into stronger democracies and full partners in the international community. Each one of us can make a simple contribution to this effort through educating others about the U.S.
The Department of State offers career opportunities available to U.S. citizens from all diverse backgrounds, industries, educational majors and skill sets. Opinions, experiences and insights from mentors, educators, parents and colleagues are some of the most important influencing factors on career decision-making today. While the majority of people in our society are familiar with the duties and responsibilities of careers in Accounting or Finance, Business or Marketing, Information Technology or Healthcare, many are not as familiar with the U.S. Department of State's careers in the Foreign Service.
When you recommend a career with the U.S. Department of State, you are ultimately contributing to protecting America's interests both here and abroad. Your help is important to our success in these efforts. We invite you to navigate our site to learn more about careers in the Foreign Service, as well as various programs that are available for scholars, professionals, teachers and administrators from the United States and other countries.
To help you get started in navigating the wealth of information that exists on our site, following is a list of career-related opportunities. Just click on each one to find out more about the programs we offer to those interested in making a difference in our global society.
- Cooperative Education Program
- Fascell Fellowship Program
- Presidential Management Fellows Program
- Stay-In-School
- Student Disability Program
- Student Internships
- Summer Clerical Program
- Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs/Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
In addition to our many Student Programs and careers in the Foreign Service, high school teachers and other educators may be interested in other educational opportunities and resources available. Listed below are a few programs. Please visit future.state.gov for more detailed information.
- The Fulbright Program provides grants for graduate students, scholars and professionals, and teachers and administrators.
- The Educational Information and Resources office works with partner organizations to strengthen the services that support international students and scholars on U.S. university campuses. These efforts include professional development and training for foreign student advisers, admissions personnel, and other staff at U.S. universities and colleges.
- The School Connectivity Program provides students, educators, and community members with opportunities to access and share information, foster cross-cultural understanding, and incorporate project-based learning methodologies into classroom lessons through Internet access and linkages with U.S. schools. Revitalizing a spirit of solidarity across nations, School Connectivity strengthens the capacity for international educators to integrate the Internet into their academic programs in a way that fosters democracy and cultural understanding.
