U.S. Department of State Brings Diversity Recruiting Effort to SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
U. S. STATE DEPARTMENT HOSTS DIVERSITY EFFORT IN SCOTTSDALE Hosts 15th Diversity Career Networking Event WHAT: U. S. STATE DEPARTMENT CAREERS IN FOREIGN SERVICES NETWORKING EVENT Representatives of the State Department, including Ambassadors and other senior-level members, will be present in an effort to recruit more Latinos, African Americans, Women, and other people with diverse skill sets, educational and cultural backgrounds. All interested persons are invited to attend, and must RSVP to obtain entry. You will have the opportunity to meet U.S. diplomats, entry-level professionals and interns who will share their experiences about life and work with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. and overseas. Network with your peers while learning about careers in the Foreign Service. You'll discover how your current experience, knowledge and skills can transition into one of the most unique careers in the world. The Scottsdale, Arizona event will be the fifteenth held in this series, and is part of a national effort to ensure that the U.S. Department of State looks more like the face of America. Prior events were held in Seattle, Coral Gables, Washington DC, New York, Detroit, Raleigh, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, San Antonio, Anaheim, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Houston. Visit www.mpnsite.com/dos/event-photos.pdf to view select photos from past U.S. State Department events. WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 2009 (4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) WHERE: Sky Song Center 1475 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85257 RSVP to attend this FREE Event: Please visit www.mpnsite.com/rsvp/Scottsdale.asp to register. Seating is limited, and each attendee must individually RSVP to gain entry. For additional information about careers with the U.S. Department of State, visit careers.state.gov. For more information about this event, please visit: www.mpnsite.com/eblast/DoS-Scottsdale.htm, e-mail media@mpnmail.com or call the MPN office at 888-676-6389 or 770-322-9323. We hope you will join us at this event and learn more about how you can contribute to our efforts and represent America to the world. ### About the U.S. Foreign Service As the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, the Department of State helps to shape a freer, more secure, and more prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing the President's foreign policy. The U.S. maintains diplomatic relations with about 180 countries and also maintains relations with many international organizations, adding up to a total of more than 265 posts around the world. The Foreign Service and the Civil Service in the Department of State and U.S. missions abroad represent the American people. They work together to achieve the goals and to implement the initiatives of American foreign policy.
