Open Doors to Diplomacy Act

Key Points

• This bill asks the State Department to look for new diplomats at schools like community colleges and technical centers. Right now, most recruiting happens at big four-year universities.
• The goal is to make the group of people representing the United States abroad more diverse. It wants to reach students who are learning specific trades or who might be working while they go to school.
• The State Department would have to hold information sessions and career fairs at these smaller schools. They would also use online meetings to reach students who do not live near big cities.
• The bill also changes the rules so that part-time students can apply for certain training programs. Currently, many of these opportunities are only open to students who go to school full-time.

Impact Analysis

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