Global Talent Leadership Network
Based at WES Global Talent Bridge, the Global Talent Leadership Network (GTLN) is a hub for immigrant- and refugee-led organizations that support the economic inclusion of immigrants and refugees who hold international credentials in the United States. Organizations run by immigrants for immigrants play an integral role in fostering pathways that enable success and advancing programs and policies that promote equity and economic inclusion.
Channeling the Potential of Networks
Membership Benefits
As part of GTLN, immigrant and refugee leaders can tap into the experience of WES Global Talent Bridge in advocating for systems change, strengthening the capacity and networks of our partners, and providing resources for immigrants and refugees to effectively navigate career pathways.
Through GTLN, leaders can bolster their efforts by:
- Increasing the visibility of their organizations
- Connecting with other leaders, WES Global Talent Bridge, and key stakeholders to share expertise, information, and resources
- Enhancing their programs and resources for members
- Deepening their knowledge and skills
- Influencing programs and policy
Eligibility
Organizations that meet the following criteria are invited to join:
- Immigrant- or refugee-led (immigrants or refugees comprise the majority of the organization’s leadership)
- Demonstrated efforts to support the economic mobility of immigrant and refugees who hold international credentials
Our Network and Members
GTLN leaders represent immigrant- and refugee-led organizations that serve immigrants and refugees. They span diverse professional sectors, countries of origin, and U.S. geographies.
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Stefanie Vasquez |
In 2022, WES Global Talent Bridge set out to lead a new mentoring initiative. Using a train-the-trainer model, the Global Talent Leadership Network (GTLN), an initiative of WES Global Talent Bridge, and JVS Toronto provided technical assistance over ten months to three organizations. The initiative supported two program rounds of industry-specific group mentoring. One Immigrant’s […]
Advancing Efforts to Create a More Inclusive Workforce Through Mentoring
Isabel Schroeder |
The Global Talent Leadership Network (GTLN) of WES Global Talent Bridge is teaming up with JVS Toronto to connect internationally trained immigrants and refugees with mentors who share the same occupation. In communities across the United States, the GTLN Group Mentoring Program will build on a proven model that leverages the networking power of immigrant- […]
New Network Expands Workforce Opportunity
Sara McElmurry |
An immigrant from France who is also the granddaughter of Jewish immigrants developed a supportive community that would help immigrant women in New York obtain meaningful employment and pursue higher education. The resulting network has since become a registered non-profit with more than 450 participants and alumni dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee women. […]