Learn About the HSFSA-YIRC Rebrand
FORGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY
JOIN US Since 2021, the High School Foreign Service Association (HSFSA) has worked to bring diplomacy and the U.S. Foreign Service to high schools across the U.S. Having garnered a strong community and impacted thousands of students, the organization is entering a new stage in its journey.
To that end, we are broadening our mission to additional aspects of international relations education and awareness, while still maintaining a strong focus on the Foreign Service. From now on, the organization is known as the Youth International Relations Coalition (YIRC). We are excited to keep working with all our old chapters throughout this transition!
To that end, we are broadening our mission to additional aspects of international relations education and awareness, while still maintaining a strong focus on the Foreign Service. From now on, the organization is known as the Youth International Relations Coalition (YIRC). We are excited to keep working with all our old chapters throughout this transition!
Guest Speaker Portal
Schedule a Guest Speaker Event and Access Guiding Resources
- General Guidelines1. Speaker requests must be submitted at least four weeks before the date of the event.
2. A chapter’s first speaker event will always have the topic “Diplomacy and Work in the U.S. Foreign Service.”
3. After you submit your guest speaker request, you will be contacted within a week with either a connection to the speaker or an update about the search process.
4. Once connected with a speaker, you, the speaker, and your Senior Advisor will work together to prepare for the event, with the latter providing additional guidance and support throughout the entire process.
5. A guest speaker can come in person or remotely. Talk to your Senior Advisor to decide which option would work best for your chapter.
Guest Speaker Event Timeline
Submit Request |
4 weeks+ before event
4 weeks+ before event
Find an appropriate date/time and send in your request at least four weeks before the event.
YIRC Secures a Speaker |
2-3 weeks before event
2-3 weeks before event
We work with our and our partners' networks to find a speaker who is a great fit for your chapter.
Preparations |
0-2 weeks before event
0-2 weeks before event
Chapter officers, a YIRC Senior Advisor, and the speaker work together to prepare for the event.
Execution |
Day of the event
Day of the event
On the day of the lecture, everything will be ready to ensure a smooth and impactful event!
Note: Some resources remain from the High School Foreign Service Association (HSFSA). They are still relevant and accurate but will be replaced in the near future. Learn more about YIRC's rebrand here.
Guest Speaker Request Form
Make Sure to Read the General Guidelines First and Consult the Additional Resources Above.
By submitting the form, you agree to YIRC processing and storing the information you provided and sharing it with partners if necessary.