Program areas at Utah Global Diplomacy
International exchange programs Utah Global Diplomacy hosts International exchange programs, administered by the u.s. department of state, bureau of educational and cultural affairs. These exchange programs are our nation's most important and respected public Diplomacy initiatives. Emerging leaders are invited by the u.s. government to travel to Utah and other states to meet with professionals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations performing similar or complementary work to the work being performed in their countries, as well as, they experience american life through cultural activities. Alumni of these programs include over 60 acting heads of state. Utah Council for citizen Diplomacy is one of 86 nonpartisan, non- profits authorized to administer this program nationally, and is the only organization doing such work in Utah.
Ambassador john price & marcia price world affairs lecture series Utah Global Diplomacy hosts the ambassador john price & marcia price world affairs lecture series. This program invites leading Global experts to provide education and insight on critical Global issues, helping shape public discourse. Through more than 20 events, lectures, conversations, and discussion events, the public explores ideas that shape our Global future, transcending borders and transforming how people engage the world.
Young diplomats of Utah our young diplomats of Utah program immerses youth, age 14 - 32, in International relations in preparation for becoming Utah's future leaders. High school youth participate in activities that foster their leadership skills through civic preparation, engagement with the many cultures in Utah, and learning about the role Utah plays in the world. College-age youth can travel to Global events to develop their leadership skills around the sustainability issues that matter most to them. Our fellowship and internship program fosters employability skills and connects career-ready youth with International relations career opportunities.
Utah Council for citizen Diplomacy, in partnership with Global ties u.s. and the u.s. department of state, hosted the Diplomacy begins here: the power to make a social impact, a Global ties u.s. Regional summit held in salt lake city, Utah. We brought together more than 100 local, national, and International leaders from business, government, and nonprofit sectors engaged in social impact, Global economic development, and International exchange.