NSEP Connect!

In this episode, we will discuss the experiences of Ms. Charisse Davis, a Board of Education member, in her pursuit to public service. Charisse discusses her experience taking the plunge into local politics and the importance of public service and civic engagement.

In this episode, we will discuss what it’s like to be a Foreign Service Officer. We will discuss the thought process of someone who may be considering, technical steps to pursue this path, and the realities of the work. Mr. Bryan Furman, a former Boren Scholar to Russia, will discuss his path to Foreign Service and his experiences as Foreign Service Officer.

In this episode we will discuss the field of environmental justice and trade. Dr. Bill Schaedla will discuss his experiences working in the federal and nonprofit sectors alongside academia. Bill was a former Boren Fellow to Thailand and was also formerly a Peace Corps volunteer and Fulbright Scholar.

The NSEP Service Team is excited to launch the "Boren Around the World" podcast series. Stay tuned for more episodes coming up!

Have you recently returned from your NSEP funded study and are in search of a mentor for support? Are you an Alumnus who wants to support recent awardees in their professional growth? Look no further!

The Boren Mentorship program serves to match experienced Boren alumni with awardees who are trying to get their foot in the door to begin a career in federal service. The aim of this six-month program is to foster networking and goal setting skills as well as broaden awardees’ understanding of opportunities NSEP award recipients can pursue to fulfill their federal service requirement.

Join the NSEP Service Team in this minisode to learn about how to #GetHired with your Hiring Authorities!

In this episode, NSEP will unpack some frequently asked questions about Security Clearances.

Stay tuned for more episodes coming up!

Returned from your experience abroad? Need to fill out your Service Agreement Report? Don't know where to start? Look no further! In this episode the NSEP Service Team will go over everything you need to know about the SAR.