tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49478760429714767232024-03-05T14:15:39.474-05:00Foggy Bottom RamblesFoggy Bottom Rambles is a blog for unaccompanied tour (UT) employees and family. Check it out to find tips from the field, home is where the hooch is, book club, UT in the news, and more!UT Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219850499420357901noreply@blogger.comBlogger653125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4947876042971476723.post-10015790601107645732019-03-28T08:10:00.000-04:002019-03-28T08:10:34.883-04:00<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">FLO will no longer post to the Foggy Bottom Rambles Blog. For updated information regarding unaccompanied tours, visit our <a href="http://www.state.gov/flo/ut">website</a>, follow us on <span style="color: #0a314d; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Family-Liaison-Office-581690652032556/">Facebook</a>, and/or subscribe to the</span><span style="color: #0a314d; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/2/eepurl.com/6iYlr"> FLO Weekly Newsletter</a>. </span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">?alt=rss</div>UT Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219850499420357901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4947876042971476723.post-37419456037932591152018-11-20T08:42:00.001-05:002018-11-20T08:42:08.373-05:00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 100%px;">
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encourages all Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) who are
not yet enrolled or who have not yet applied for membership in the
Foreign Service Family Reserve Corps to review the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=4f4b4f7564&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Eligibility Rules</span></a> and <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=a60f9a7406&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">“When and How to Apply”</span></a> on the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=1c9eac7878&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">FSFRC webpage</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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should apply during Open Enrollment period via a USAJobs vacancy
announcement, stay tuned for the next FSFRC open enrollment
application period. HR’s Office of Shared Services (HR/SS) will
launch a vacancy announcement via <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=7158b3bd8b&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">USAJOBs.gov</span></a> on or about January
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to employees and families navigating the challenges and opportunities of
the Foreign Service lifestyle. Its <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=27a95beeaa&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Foreign Service Life webpage</span></a> provides
information on a variety of topics including eldercare, divorce, adding a
family member to your orders, members of household, foreign-born spouses,
long-distance relationships, and more. Email <a href="mailto:FLOAskSupportServices@state.gov">FLOAskSupportServices@state.gov</a><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></strong>with questions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 118%;">Welcome to </span><a href="http://bit.ly/FLOGlobalPodcasts"><span lang="en-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 118%; text-decoration: none;">FLO Global Podcasts</span></a><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 118%;">, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 118%;">an audio series that is part of the Family Liaison Office’s advocacy, programs, and services to its clients: U.S. government employees and their families from all agencies who will serve or are serving in our embassies and <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 118%;">resources from FLO and its partners. Email questions to </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 118%;">FLOGlobalPodcasts@state.gov</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 118%;">. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">During the last week of National
Preparedness Month, take some time to explore the youth <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=b17665b5b6&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"></a></span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">The School of
Applied Information Technology Enterprise Technology (SAIT) Division at the
Foreign Service Institute (FSI) offers Computing Technology Industry
Association (CompTIA) courses. The Adobe Connect virtual courses
deliver online, instructor-led training to students at embassies and
consulates around the world. They are accessible from any Internet-enabled
device, including OpenNet.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Note:</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> Classes are scheduled
at times to accommodate students located throughout the world: AF, EAP, EUR,
NEA, SCA, and WHA.<br />
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Department of State accompanying Eligible Family Members may enroll on a
space-available basis. Contact your sponsoring employee’s Career Development
Officer to enroll. Family members from other agencies may enroll with an
agency funded SF-182.<br />
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Email <a href="mailto:FLOAskTraining@state.gov">FLOAskTraining@state.gov</a>
with questions. Full schedules are available on FSI’s course catalog
(intranet) or on FLO’s <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=6e4a67d198&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Functional Training for Foreign Service Family Members</span></a> webpage.
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<strong><span style="color: #336699; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Employment Opportunity in FLO</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">If you are in the DC area, you may be
interested in applying for the <strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Program
Specialist, Community Liaison Office (CLO) Program, GS-11</span></strong>
position in the Family Liaison Office (FLO). The incumbent of this
position is responsible for providing a wide range of program assistance
to the CLO program through training, programmatic outreach,
administrative and technical support, and development and maintenance of
resources to guide and support CLO staff at more than 200 missions
overseas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/285658.pdf"><span style="color: windowtext;">See the vacancy announcement for details.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Application deadline
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<strong><span style="color: teal; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">USAJOBS.gov - Using
Search Filters for NCE</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><br />
If you have earned <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=9a0b0f93be&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)</span></a> while
working overseas, you can use filters on USAJOBS.gov to find vacancies
that are NCE eligible. In the "Who May Apply" section of the
job announcement, look for positions open to “<a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=e9226d689e&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Former Overseas Employees</span></a>.” Also, try
these key words that may generate additional vacant positions: <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=de25fa5163&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">non-competitive eligible</span></a>, special hiring
authorities, Peace Corps, military spouses, EO 12721, and CFR
315.608.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Question: </span></strong>If
you have previously worked in a <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=fcae47e572&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Family Member Appointment (FMA)</span></a> or a
temporary position overseas, you may have earned Non-Competitive
Eligibility (<a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=b3edd29274&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">NCE</span></a>), but did you earn Civil Service
(CS) tenure?<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Answer:</span></strong>
No. An FMA is a Limited Non-Career Appointment (LNA) that allows you to
earn federal service time, but does not confer tenure. However, NCE does
allow you to apply non-competitively for CS positions in the competitive
service in which you can become tenured. To earn tenure in the CS, you
must first be hired in a career-conditional position for at least three
years in the United States. Former CS employees who were hired under a
career-conditional appointment or who had a tenured position before going
overseas are eligible for positions advertised as “Reinstatement
Eligible.” (See FLO’s <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=69ddd8d979&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">employment FAQs</span></a> to learn more about
reinstatement.) If you are not eligible for reinstatement, you can find
NCE, contractor, and private sector positions in The Network, FLO’s email
subscription service. Subscribe by emailing <a href="mailto:FLONetwork@state.gov" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">FLONetwork@state.gov</span></a>.<br />
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Have more family member employment questions? <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=4345ad9604&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Check out our frequently asked questions. </span></a><br />
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provides a number of services and resources for employees and families
preparing for, serving in, or returning from an assignment to an
unaccompanied post. You will find information on the children’s
certificates and medals of recognition program, a link to the Foggy
Bottom Rambles blog, age-appropriate workbooks for children, and more.
You can also <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=4e340325aa&e=f3d0568962" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">download the Decision Tree</span></a>, a guide to
help you decide where your family should live during a UT.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=2f2638acfb&e=f3d0568962" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Visit FLO’s UT webpage today</span></a>. Email
Questions to <a href="mailto:FLOAskUT@state.gov" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">FLOAskUT@state.gov</span></a>. <span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">FLO Website Feature: Members of Household:</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">A Member of Household (MOH)
is an individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee at a U.S.
mission abroad. An MOHs is not on the employee’s travel orders but needs to be
officially declared and approved by the Chief of Mission as part of his/her
household. It is important for employees and others to understand that certain
privileges and allowances that are extended to EFMs as defined by laws,
regulations, and interpretations, often cannot be extended to those who are not
on the employee’s travel orders. It is highly recommended that an MOH have
adequate medical and evacuation insurance when living overseas. To learn more,
go to FLO’s <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=e43772252d&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Members of Household webpage</span></a></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #336699; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 150%;">FSYF Transfer Season Resources for Families with Children</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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children.</span><strong><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Families
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school students and their parents adjust to American high school
life and local teen social culture. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Seminar, August 19, 1 to 3 pm:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> Helps repatriating
middle school students and their parents adjust to life in American
middle schools. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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September 16, 4 to 6 pm: </span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;">A traditional American cookout with food and
classic picnic games.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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moving to Arlington, Falls Church, Herndon, Stafford, or Vienna, VA,
can view Foreign Service youth-produced videos profiling these
communities. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Families Transferring Overseas</span></strong></span><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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created depicting life at overseas posts from a kid’s
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A talk by Dr. Elmore Rigamer, a renowned child psychologist who was
the Department of State's first-ever regional psychiatrist (September
2015). <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> For details on all of the
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">If you are in the DC area, you may be
interested in applying to one if these positions in the Family Liaison
Office. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(GS-09):</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">
The incumbent is responsible for administering the expeditious
naturalization program and will counsel, support and provide
information to employees and family members seeking United States
citizenship. He/she serves as liaison with the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) for expeditious naturalization matters.
In addition, the incumbent is the office administrator for FLO. For
details, go to <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=942beef14c&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">bit.ly/ProgramSupportOfficer</span></a>. <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on
Wednesday, July 18.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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(GS-11):</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">
The incumbent of this position manages FLO’s social media program to
include building and implementing social media strategy, and
developing, editing and publishing content on various social media
platforms. He/she is responsible for marketing FLO and its programs
on social media and also participates in the planning and
implementation of FLO outreach activities. For details, go to <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=36ee0fbfe0&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">bit.ly/FLOSocialMediaSpecialist</span></a>. <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on
Friday, July 20.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<strong><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Webpage Update</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><br />
The Family Liaison Office (FLO) and HR Shared Services recently updated
the Foreign Service Family Reserve Corps (FSFRC) webpage to better help
family members determine if they are eligible to apply, and if so, when
and how. Learn more at <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=221730f54b&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">bit.ly/FSFRCInfo</span></a>.<br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Open
Enrollment for Eligible Family Members</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><br />
Eligible family members can now apply during the FSFRC’s monthly open
enrollment periods. The vacancy announcement will be posted on
USAJOBs.gov on the last Monday of every month and will stay open for five
business days or until midnight of the day that 250 applications are
received, whichever occurs first. The next announcement will open on Monday,
June 25. Are you eligible to apply? Check the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=64cc78d80f&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">FSFRC webpage</span></a> to find out. <span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">The Family Liaison Office’s Global
Employment Initiative (GEI) program maintains a worldwide network of job
search and career transition professionals who understand the challenges
Eligible Family Members (EFMs) and Members of Household (MOHs) face when
working overseas and when returning to the United States. The program
employs 20 Global Employment Advisors (GEAs) who support all EFMs and
MOHs under Chief of Mission Authority at 228 posts in 167 countries. GEAs
support family members in their job search by providing resources and
guidance and facilitating skills development. For more information, visit
the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=6e80c72a71&e=f3d0568962" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">GEI webpage</span></a> or to contact the GEA
covering a specific post, email <a href="mailto:GEI@state.gov" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">GEI@state.gov</span></a>.<br />
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Join the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=175c69f4e2&e=f3d0568962" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">GEI LinkedIn group</span></a> for job search
resources, news on employment programs, and tips from GEAs. You can also
share career management strategies and learn from others in the Foreign
Service community.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out the article, "The Vocational Education Option: A Student’s Search for Meaning in Today’s Economy", by FLO’s Education and Youth Officer in this month’s Foreign Service Journal. <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FFSJVocationalEdOption&h=ATMItE2Q_1EhPvLh6r3ZoUNp5yvlTIyEqT40khx2LByfFZs_ozOemKeaGyIFvoRR1GTSyAevROtycNNUPDleWUJ5Fu-94gf4VLPK15d9Vkr7d1uCqCB1ruESpgwWzACkMKD1pN_1cJ5vZhdN0DX5" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">bit.ly/FSJVocationalEdOption</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is part of the June Education Supplement where you will also find a Foreign Service student guide to creating a college list, what to look for in a college search, and more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Contact FLO’s Education and Youth team at </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FLOAskEducation@state.gov with your education-related questions and go to <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.state.gov%2Fflo%2Feducation&h=ATMUkO8dG9Yo-bIX82gpg9XQoSip7RIj04rNJ6Bm0lSd4MCSmJXyfh8Bd6ZwJmHangEs38D6PMNEW5lM-uLab2hR0IwmqkD0z8CliWs7-ZBr4dVS6SPeaPAZw791qdwWOEvHNok" href="http://www.state.gov/flo/education" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">www.state.gov/flo/education</a>to learn more about our resources and services.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">?alt=rss</div>UT Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14219850499420357901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4947876042971476723.post-22688702385010798872018-05-29T12:23:00.001-04:002018-05-29T12:23:19.824-04:00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 100%px;">
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This series of webinars is designed to help aspiring EFM entrepreneurs
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<strong style="color: #43404d;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Health & Wellness:</span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> <span style="color: #336699; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=4017bb445e&e=eacec5186b" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">bit.ly/HealthandWellnessWebinar</a></span></span></div>
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The program is open to spouses and partners of direct-hire U.S.
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">If your child is starting to think about
his/her college and university options, check out the Family Liaison
Office’s <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=5d73ee41bb&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">College and Beyond webpage</span></a>. You will
find information on standardized tests, college applications,
scholarships, financial aid, and more. Also, visit the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=506640e6ff&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">College Application Frequently Asked Questions
webpage</span></a> to learn more about what to expect from the
application process. Email <a href="mailto:FLOAskEducation@state.gov" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">FLOAskEducation@state.gov</span></a> with
questions. <span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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accepting applications for the Professional Development Fellowship (PDF)
program. The program is open to spouses and partners of direct-hire U.S.
government employees from all agencies serving overseas under Chief of
Mission authority. The fellowships assist spouses and partners with
maintaining, enhancing, and/or developing their professional skills.
Activities may include, but are not limited to, education and distance learning
through an accredited university, professional development, obtaining or
renewing certifications and licensures, and participation in professional
conferences. Fellowships from $1,000 up to $2,500 will be offered on a
reimbursable basis.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The application
deadline is May 13, 2018</span></strong>. Program details and the
application form are on the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=c362d12616&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">PDF webpage</span></a>. Like and follow <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=17e8bb4066&e=eacec5186b" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">FLO on Facebook</span></a> for updates. Send
questions to <a href="mailto:FLOAskPDF2018-2019@state.gov?subject=PDF%20Question" style="text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">FLOAskPDF2018-2019@state.gov</span></a> with the
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: #336699; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 150%;">Employment Resources for Family Members </span></strong><span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the next three weeks, we will
provide tips for preparing yourself for future employment opportunities
overseas and in the U.S. Whether it is your first overseas post or your
last, these tips apply to you. Questions or appointments? Contact a
member of FLO's Employment Team at <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=8f9751796f&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">FLOAskEmployment@state.gov</span></a>.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Part One: Moving to
an Overseas Pos</span></strong>t <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #43404d; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Watch the video <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=237b56398a&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Employment Strategies</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #43404d; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listen to the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=7aa24b1cec&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">podcast on Family Member Employment</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #43404d; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Contact the <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=8a12479302&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Global Employment Advisor</span></a> at your
next post.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #43404d; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Find out if there is a <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=4ec23ccc1d&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Bilateral Work Agreement</span></a> at your
next post.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #43404d; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Learn about <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=f80e6def87&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">Portable Employment Options</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #43404d; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">And don’t forget to
update your resume. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #43404d; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Regardless of where you are going, it is
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">very important </span></strong>to
have your employment documents with you. Check out this list of <a href="https://state.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ee85c9bfa1452dd966e6c034&id=2f730ef7c9&e=f3d0568962" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><span style="color: #336699;">important documents</span></a>. If you are
currently working in a Family Member Appointment overseas, download your
eOPF documents from HR Online while you still have access. Also, remember
your Employee Express login. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Reminder! FLO Global Webinar Tomorrow at 9:00am ET<br />Those Who’ve Gone Before: Health and Wellness, <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdeptofstatehr.adobeconnect.com%2Fgeihealth-wellness&h=ATOku1_E2PgFJPIAR2ES5lZnuKF8XDEEM0yDTxeWCTHLt2IdyI0RBIlZTIlssyMqnnBBNW2baQhFwA3Xv_4BnecW5Zu8Y1aGgNA-z9wDRA3ewx0_g5cW6TghRiByBnEaGq8_8A" href="http://deptofstatehr.adobeconnect.com/geihealth-wellness" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">deptofstatehr.adobeconnect.com/geihealth-wellness</a></div>
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About the Series<br />Hosted by FLO's Global Employment Initiative Team, the EFM entrepreneurship series is designed to help aspiring EFM entrepreneurs learn from other EFMs who are successfully self-employed.</div>
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Take an instructor-guided online course to learn a new language or
improve your skills in a language you already know. Courses are available
to suit all levels of language learning, from beginner to advanced.
Instructors work with learners to help them meet their individual
language training needs and goals.<br />
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Foreign and Civil Service Department of State employees with a
job-related need for language training and accompanying EFMs/MOHs are
eligible to enroll. Enrollment is also open to other federal agency
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