Secretary Blinken visited the Foreign 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 training facilities and activities that are utilized to prepare students for their duties, whether domestic or overseas. It was an honor to showcase our campus and training facilities for Secretary Blinken! Check out the full video on the Department of State YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eTJrRgAT
Foreign Service Institute
International Affairs
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Supporting Diplomatic Excellence through Training for U.S. Government Foreign Affairs Professionals
About us
The U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is the United States government’s (USG) premier foreign affairs training provider, and is dedicated to ensuring the career-long learning opportunities required for success in today’s global arena. FSI promotes substantive, regional, and linguistic expertise, leadership finesse, personal resilience and innovative problem-solving. FSI is proud to serve the U.S. Department of State and the entire USG foreign affairs community as a strategic enabler of diplomatic excellence. FSI is located at the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, Virginia. Situated in a campus-like setting of 72 acres, the Shultz Center is only ten minutes from the main State Department building in Washington, D.C. FSI offers more than 800 courses (nearly 600 on campus and 250 via distance learning platforms) with approximately 225,000 enrollments annually. The Institute is comprised of: The School of Language Studies The School of Professional and Area Studies The School of Applied Information Technology The Leadership and Management School The Transition Center The Office of the Historian You can follow FSI on Twitter @FSIatState.
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https://www.state.gov/m/fsi/
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- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1947
- Specialties
- Language Studies, Professional and Area Studies, Leadership and Management, Applied Information Technology, Global Transitions, Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, and Resilience Training
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4000 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, Virginia 22204-1586, US
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At FSI, we work closely with State Department employees to ensure that our training programs are accessible to all. This #IDPD2024, let’s amplify voices of persons with disabilities in our communities, support inclusive policies, promote accessibility, and learn from their leadership. Together, we can create a future where no one is left behind.
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As we mark National Native American Heritage Day and wrap up National Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to meet a few employees who have supported our diplomatic efforts around the world. We highlight these employees in partnership with the Native American Foreign Affairs Council. The council works to advance the recruitment, retention, and career advancement of Native Americans at State, USAID, and other foreign affairs agencies. Together the Council and the Department promote a diplomatic workforce that reflects the diversity of the United States. #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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FSI is committed to an accessible and inclusive workplace. This week, the U.S. Department of State released its first ever accessibility guide for Foreign Service Officers. This is a helpful resource not only for employees, but also for supervisors and allies. Every workplace should ensure employees with disabilities have access to equal employment opportunities and the tools needed to perform their essential job functions.
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Last week, we gave interns from all around the U.S. Department of State a glimpse of how we train foreign service professionals. Interns explored some of our newest training facilities and heard from instructors and Foreign Service Officers about how to successfully jump start their careers.
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By connecting people across cultures through education, we build mutual understanding and strengthen diplomatic ties. During International Education Week, we celebrate the power of international education and exchange in fostering stronger global partnerships. Learn more at https://iew.state.gov/ #InternationalEducationWeek
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At this year's #COP29 climate conference, world leaders and experts joined forces to tackle the climate crisis. FSI is training U.S. diplomats with courses on building regional resilience, protecting our air and water, and driving sustainable economic growth—all while strengthening global security.
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Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering courage and dedication. Thank you, Veterans, for your sacrifice and service. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
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