The @StateDept’s @TheTechGirls exchange program brings girls from the #MiddleEast and #NorthAfrica to the United States to learn about innovation and technology. The participants visit tech companies and organizations as part of the program, and engage in skill-building exercises. They also develop action plans for projects they want to pursue upon returning to their home countries. Earlier this week, several participants worked on #userexperience design and developed suggestions and ideas for a website during a simulation activity. Job shadowing is a key part of TechGirls, giving participants the opportunity to learn from mentors at U.S. companies and organizations and obtain real-world experience to support their interest in #STEM. (Photos courtesy of @thetechgirls

Today, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered remarks to @StateDept employees in Washington. The Secretary shared his perspective on addressing foreign policy challenges guided by the commitment of “America first.” He also provided an assessment of U.S. engagement around the world. Secretary Tillerson said, “I think it’s important to also remember that guiding all of our foreign policy actions are our fundamental values: our values around freedom, human dignity, the way people are treated. Those are our values. Those are not our policies; they’re values.” #NATO #AsiaPacific #Africa #WesternHemisphere #MiddleEast #DISIS #SouthAsia #Russia