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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on State Department Workforce Training
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management held a hearing to discuss how to improve training and professional development for and employees. The discussion focused on modernizing the workforce to better address 21st-century global challenges like and climate change.
This hearing sets the stage for potential future legislation or budget appropriations aimed at increasing federal investment in the training and professional development of State Department and USAID personnel.
Who It Affects
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State Department employees
The workforce is the subject of proposed changes to training requirements and professional development programs.
USAID employees
The workforce is the subject of proposed changes to training requirements and professional development programs.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on November 2, 2021, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The subcommittee is evaluating training needs for both Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel.
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently outlined five pillars for modernizing American diplomacy, with a primary focus on workforce development.
- Key global challenges cited as requiring improved diplomatic training include great power competition, authoritarianism, the situation in Afghanistan, climate change, and the global pandemic.
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- The subcommittee aims to move toward a concrete plan for rebuilding and investing in the State Department's workforce.
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Modernization Focus
The hearing highlights a shift toward prioritizing 'entrepreneurial' and 'dynamic' workforce skills to counter modern geopolitical challenges.
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