About the policy brief: Longer wait times for doctor’s appointments. Rural hospitals at risk of closure. These daily challenges stem from the current physician shortage that is only projected to get worse: a shortfall of 86,000 doctors by 2036. Meanwhile, thousands of internationally trained doctors already living in communities nationwide cannot practice due to licensing […]
About the report: International students bring cultural diversity and significant contributions to Canada, but they need clear, reliable immigration information to succeed. Without it, talented students who could fill workforce gaps face unnecessary barriers, and Canada risks losing its reputation as a welcoming study destination. This study gives voice to 80 international students navigating immigration […]
About the report: The U.S. faces a critical physician shortage projected to reach 86,000 by 2036, hitting smaller and already underserved communities hardest. To address this crisis, 20 states have enacted alternative pathways to practice for internationally trained physicians who already live in American communities. New research from the Council of State Governments and World […]
About the playbook: As states respond to workforce challenges and demographic changes, many are establishing Offices of New Americans (ONAs) to support immigrant and refugee integration. These state-level entities help coordinate services, connect communities to economic opportunities, and address labor shortages. A playbook from World Education Services offers guidance for policy makers, advocates and stakeholder […]
Canada’s immigration system needs a clear future vision. Earlier this year, WES convened over 60 experts from across the country in a series of roundtables to reimagine how Canada attracts, integrates, and empowers newcomers. What emerged was striking alignment on the urgent need to address structural flaws in the current system—from overreliance on temporary workers […]
This brief explores 2024 policy reforms addressing U.S. workforce shortages by expanding access to education, licensure, and credential recognition for immigrants and refugees.
This report is about effective strategies for addressing healthcare workforce shortages by promoting immigrant and refugee inclusion, highlighting successful approaches and real-world examples from organizations like African Bridge Network and the International Medical Graduates Academy through the SIIP Demonstration project.
This report shares the progress made in the last five years, highlighting the impact of the Fund’s grantee partners and the lessons learned in building a trust-based philanthropy that seeks to advance inclusive workplaces and communities, equitable economies, and opportunities for all.
This report shares our findings, detailing the barriers to licensure faced by IENs and outlining eight actionable recommendations to bolster pathways to practice and foster a more inclusive and robust health care system in Canada.
In collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI), WES developed the SIIP Demonstration Implementation guides as a resource for state and local governments, community-based organizations, institutions, and other entities seeking to develop and scale immigrant and refugee workforce inclusion. This first guide addresses effective strategies for engaging immigrant networks, presenting successful approaches, strategies, and […]
This resource explains how community asset mapping can help organizations identify and mobilize the strengths within their communities. It offers a detailed guide to identifying assets, enabling better use of existing resources, addressing service gaps, and fostering collaboration.
Discover twelve steps to launching a successful group mentoring program for immigrants and refugees. These programs offer employers new ways to tap into hard-to-access talent pools, while providing job seekers an effective way to enhance networks and build the knowledge and soft skills they need to achieve their career goals.
