Resource Keyword: Immigrants

Unlocking Global Talent: Expanding Opportunities Through Community College Initiatives

In this webinar, WES’ Debra Means-West moderated a conversation between Upwardly Global’s Emily Logo and Teresita Wisell from SUNY Westchester Community College and NCWE. The panelists discussed ways to address the challenges faced by the more than 2 million college-educated immigrants who experience under- and unemployment in the United States. They also explored the vital […]

Promoting Equity and Inclusion for Immigrant and Refugee Women in the Workforce

Presenters from Workforce Matters Funders Network and the YWCA San Antonio discuss the development, impact, and funding behind their Economic Empowerment and Health Equity Programs—and how these programs support immigrant and refugee women by providing direct access to workforce programming.

Strengthening Pathways to Teaching for Immigrants and Refugees: How States Can Support Inclusive Strategies to Strengthen the Educator Workforce

Watch this webinar to learn how states around the U.S. are working to help internationally trained teachers re-enter the educator workforce and bring diverse voices and experience to the classroom.

Inclusive Economies for All: Tackling Systemic Barriers to Employment Faced by Immigrants and Refugees

Watch this webinar to learn about state-level innovative workforce development efforts that support the inclusion of internationally educated immigrants and refugees in the local workforce.

Supporting the Career Advancement of Immigrant and Refugee Women in the U.S.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, join WES Global Talent Bridge for a webinar titled “Supporting the Career Advancement of Immigrant and Refugee Women in the U.S.”

Pathways to Teaching for Immigrants and Refugees: How Internationally Trained Educators Can Help Build a Stronger and More Inclusive Teacher Workforce

Join us to learn how states and cities around the U.S. are engaging internationally trained immigrants and refugees to address rising shortages of K-12 teachers and bring diverse voices and experience to the classroom.

Building Connections to Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Professionals

Join this webinar to learn how the City of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Portland Professional Connections program, in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, fosters economic inclusion by ensuring that all Portlanders have strong professional networks and therefore access to opportunities for upward economic mobility and career advancement.

The Inclusive Workforce

In this webinar, four industry leaders discuss the implications of diversity, inclusion, and equality in the Canadian workplace.

Investing in Immigrant and Refugee Talent Through Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

This webinar engages in a conversation among employers, service providers, and funders collaborating to advance innovative solutions to help immigrant and refugee talent connect to workforce opportunities that value their international education and experience.

The Future of Recognition

In this webinar, we discuss persistent gaps in the mobility of skills and education and the future state of recognition.

Can Immigrant Professionals Help Reduce Teaching Shortages in the U.S.?

The webinar presents findings from WES Global Talent Bridge’s report, “Can Immigrant Professionals Help Reduce Teaching Shortages in the U.S.?” Policy experts discuss efforts to streamline pathways for foreign-trained immigrants and refugees to enter the teaching profession.