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Lauren Bowden

Lauren Bowden is an experienced direct service provider who has helped low-income adults from diverse backgrounds transition into the workplace and advance in their careers. She currently serves as a Technical Advisor of Economic Empowerment at the IRC, providing technical assistance to workforce development, microenterprise, and financial capability programs throughout the United States. Lauren first joined the IRC as an AmeriCorps volunteer and then served for five years as the Career Development Coordinator at IRC Atlanta. She concurrently worked as a Transition Specialist for the Technical College System of Georgia, where she helped adult education students transition into the workforce. During her graduate studies, Lauren was an interfaith chaplain at a women’s prison and participated in anti-death penalty advocacy work. She holds a master’s degree from Emory University and a BA in English Literature and World Religions from Hendrix College.
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Case Management, Employment

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Job Development

Resume Building for First-time Jobseekers: Tips for Service Providers

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Resume building is a vital part of offering effective employment services. When newcomer clients have never worked outside the home or have only held informal jobs, service providers may feel uncertain about how to fill the traditional sections of resumes. However, in nearly every case, these newcomers have relied on a particular set of proficiencies […]

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Financial Literacy

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Three Ways to Support Newcomers’ Personal Financial Health

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For newcomers adjusting to life in a foreign country, financial insecurity often emerges as one of the most pressing and difficult challenges to overcome. To support successful integration of newcomers and empower them to build financial stability, service providers must equip clients with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate the financial system here in […]

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Employment

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Job Development, Job Readiness

Healthcare Apprenticeships Help Refugees Overcome Career Barriers

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The Problem with Standalone Healthcare Vocational Training Before fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo with her husband and infant son, Veronicah had a decade-long career as a nurse. Like many refugees, Veronicah was forced to leave suddenly, and she did not pack her diploma or transcript, the necessary documentation to verify her professional history. In […]

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Employment

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Job Development

Workforce Co-location: One County’s Successful Model

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American Job Centers (AJCs) are a key component of the public workforce system. They provide a critical set of resources to jobseekers looking for employment or career growth. ORR-eligible populations often qualify as a priority service population in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. Individuals enrolled in these programs may be able to access […]

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