The Alumni Resource Center (ARC) is an online career development hub for U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni. ARC provides ExchangeAlumni with courses, trainings, and other resources to develop professional skills and abilities, market themselves, and explore careers in and outside of public service.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL OFFERINGS
COHORT 2 | COURSE – Seize the Advantage: Understanding Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)
- About the Course: Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) is a special hiring authority that allows U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni of specific U.S. government-funded exchange programs (Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, David L. Boren Awards, and Peace Corps) to apply to federal positions without competing with the general public. Throughout this course, you will learn more about NCE and how you can leverage this unique opportunity to apply for federal jobs. While not all ExchangeAlumni programs are eligible for NCE, all alumni are encouraged to take this course.
- Cohort Enrollment: September 9 – September 25
- NCE Cohort 2 Period: September 30 – October 21
NOTE: Alumni will receive access to other virtual resources in ARC for a limited time, such as past webinar recordings, and our courses on Applying for CDAF and Exchanges on the Move: Unleashing the Power of Transferable Skills.
HOW TO ACCESS ARC
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- Sign up: Complete the form on the right side of this page to request access to ARC.
- Verification: Verification of your U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni status by the Office of Alumni Affairs may take up to 10 business days. If you have not done so, make sure to sign up for the ExchangeAlumni website and join the U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni group, as this may assist with expedited verification.
- Username and Password: Once accepted, you will receive an email prompting you to create a username and password for ARC and how to navigate the Learning Management System. Here you will gain access to the library with resources.
- Begin Your Course: Due to limited seats, alumni will have 40 days to complete their course.
ARC RESOURCES AVAILABLE
- Seize the Advantage: Understanding Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE): Learn more about NCE and how you can leverage this unique opportunity to apply for federal jobs.
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Exchanges on the Move: Unleashing the Power of Transferable Skills: Learn how you can leverage your transferable skills as a U.S. ExchangeAlumni to shape your personal and professional goals.
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Applying for CDAF Course: This course is a great overview for alumni interested in applying for the Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) and shares best practices to help strengthen your application.
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Networking Booklet: This resource contains helpful tips on ways to expand your network, set up and prepare for informational interviews, and maintain relationships after the meetings.
QUESTIONS?
View the ARC FAQs page or contact us at USAlumni@GlobalTiesUS.org.
The Alumni Resource Center (ARC) is an online career development hub for U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni and a part of the Career Connections program family. This portfolio is sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of State under a cooperative agreement implemented by Global Ties U.S. in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.