Paid State Department Internships: Financial Support and Diversity in Diplomacy.
This Act establishes a paid internship program at the U.S. Department of State to promote careers in diplomacy and foreign affairs. Participating students will receive at least minimum wage, along with housing and travel assistance, significantly lowering financial barriers for aspiring diplomats. The law mandates the transition of most existing unpaid State Department internships to compensated positions within three years, while actively promoting diversity among recruits.
Key points
State Department internships must now be paid (at least federal or local minimum wage).
Students receive financial assistance for travel and housing support for internships located far from their permanent address or abroad.
The Department must actively recruit students from traditionally underrepresented groups to increase diversity in foreign affairs careers.
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