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Three Key Takeaways for Advancing Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion
Every year at the National Immigrant Inclusion Conference (NIIC), leaders and advocates in the immigrant and refugee space gather to address challenges and opportunities affecting the field. This past December, WES joined the conversation with over a thousand changemakers who met in Houston, Texas, at a moment of political uncertainty. WES entered the convening with […]
SIIP’s New Name, Same Mission: Building Inclusive Communities Together
Trevor Shealy |
World Education Services (WES) is excited to announce a new name for the SIIP program, reflecting its growing impact and ongoing commitment to fostering inclusion and opportunity. Formerly standing for Skilled Immigrant Integration Program, SIIP will now stand for Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program. This change aligns with WES’ evolving strategy to support the educational, economic, […]
Building Worker Power Through Collaboration with Community Organizations
Written by Olivia Fox, Program Intern at the WES Mariam Assefa Fund When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, racialized essential workers at the Cargill meatpacking plant in Alberta faced a disproportionately high risk of contracting the virus. The existing exploitative and dangerous work conditions in the meatpacking sector, such as crowded industrial spaces and […]
WES Mariam Assefa Fund Announces $1 Million in Funding Towards Elevating Migrant Leadership
Léa Tienou-Gustafson |
NEW YORK—(October 23, 2024) Today, the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund announced that it is awarding a total of $1 million to 10 organizations that seek to increase civic engagement and leadership among immigrant and refugee community members. The awards, of $100,000 each, are part of an initiative called Elevating Migrant Leadership: Building […]
Building Capacity Through Trust: Our Approach to Strengthening Grantee Partnerships
By Sifat Yusuf, Program Manager, WES Mariam Assefa Fund The immigrant-serving sector in Canada has faced growing challenges amid the country’s ever-shifting policies concerning immigrants and refugees. These challenges range from the impact of global events causing displacement, to the uncertainty of funding and resources, to policies that negatively impact people who hold temporary or […]
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Credential Evaluation
WES Advisor |
If you’re looking for new educational or career opportunities in the United States or Canada, having your international education evaluated offers many benefits. A credential evaluation report explains the value and equivalency of your academic qualifications to immigration regulators, admissions officers, and potential employers. This article summarizes the top five reasons why you should obtain […]
Bridging the Language Gap: Empowering Immigrant Professionals Through Contextualized English Programs
Sharif Krabti |
Published in March 2024, the Department of Labor’s Bridging the Gap for New Americans report explores the barriers faced by internationally educated immigrants and refugees who seek to resume their careers in the United States. With our labor market increasingly in need of their skills and experience, the report highlights a key factor in workforce […]
WES Global Talent Bridge Evolves
Paul Feltman |
In 2012, World Education Services – long known as the leading North American provider of academic credential evaluations for international students and immigrants seeking to work and study in the United States and Canada – made its first foray into systems-change social impact work with the official launch of WES Global Talent Bridge. Our original […]
How the New Mexico Dream Team Is Igniting the Next Generation of Visionaries
WES Advisor |
For many immigrants and refugees entering the United States, the first priority is often survival. But Eduardo Esquivel and the New Mexico Dream Team go much further—engaging and educating their communities, pushing for policy and systems change, and helping undocumented and mixed-status families thrive. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, a 7-year-old Eduardo immigrated with his family […]
How to Use Your Credential Evaluation to Support Your Job Search
WES Advisor |
Navigating the job market with an international degree can be challenging. Employers in the United States and Canada might not understand the value of your education. The most objective thing to do this is to obtain a credential evaluation from a reputable credential evaluation provider, like WES. This article discusses how a credential evaluation can […]
Empowered to Lead: Meet Enver Latifzade, LGBTQ+ Refugee and Community Leader
WES Advisor |
Written by Shevani Khatri, U.S. Program Associate Enver Latifzade, a key volunteer and leader for the community-based nonprofit RUSA LGBTQ+ (RUSA), came to New York City in 2014 from Uzbekistan seeking asylum as a result of increased homophobia in his home country. RUSA’s mission is to support New York City’s Eurasian LGBTQ+ population. While he was […]
Amplifying Voices, Empowering Communities: Journey of Reframing South Vancouver
WES Advisor |
Written by: Ani Gurtsishvili, Canada Program Associate South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) is a community-based organization offering programs and services in the South Vancouver catchment. Despite its rich cultural tapestry, South Vancouver has historically lacked equitable resource allocation and representation. With more than 80 percent of its residents being racialized individuals and families, SVNH saw an urgency […]