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Switchboard’s blog posts offer a wide range of insights on the newcomer experience, including practical tips for navigating the resettlement process, resource lists tailored to community needs, case studies about relevant programs, engaging stories of successful integration, and more.
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Workplace Rights for Newcomers: Part 1 – Debunking Common Misconceptions
This blog post is Part 1 of our two-part series on workplace rights for newcomers. In this post, we debunk some common employment-related myths about newcomers and underscore accurate facts. For example, it’s a fact that newcomers can begin working while waiting for their Social Security number; newcomers can choose which valid documents to present…
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This World Education Services blog post guides resettlement providers on supporting ORR-eligible newcomers’ career development. It emphasizes early discussion of clients’ educational backgrounds, offering strategies to understand skills, build support plans, and navigate credential evaluation. The post further provides practical tips for inquiring about international education, as well as using career tools and setting realistic…
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Are you seeking materials in Haitian Creole to support clients you serve? Based on requests from providers, this blog post compiles Haitian Creole language resources to help service providers and clients navigate three crucial areas: personal safety, workplace rights, and health care access. Most resources listed below are available in additional newcomer languages as well.…
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The Switchboard Confluence event this fall brought together technology innovators and refugee resettlement professionals to reimagine newcomer support through emerging technologies. This blog post recaps some of the Confluence’s highlights—exploring how ethical tech integration, from artificial intelligence (AI) storytelling initiatives to virtual case management solutions, is transforming refugee services. This blog also includes video links…
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This blog post offers practical guidance on supporting Ukrainian newcomers in accessing culturally appropriate food in the United States. It covers topics such as familiar foods, grocery shopping, and finding ingredients for traditional Ukrainian dishes. You will gain an understanding of how to assist Ukrainian newcomers in maintaining their culinary traditions while adapting to their…
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This blog post offers practical guidance on supporting Haitian newcomers in accessing culturally appropriate food in the United States. It covers topics such as familiar foods, grocery shopping, and finding ingredients for traditional Haitian dishes. You will gain an understanding of how to assist Haitian newcomers in maintaining their culinary traditions while adapting to their…
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In this blog post, Stefanie Vasquez, Program Manager at World Education Services, shares insights from her conversation with Paula DaSilva-Michelin, EdD, an internationally educated immigrant from Brazil who understands firsthand the barriers newcomers face when trying to re-enter their professions in the United States. As the Director of Programs at the Center for Immigrant Education…
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