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This guide, intended for service providers, offers an introduction to building agricultural programs for newcomers in the United States. Recommendations for strategies and best practices are based on a narrative review of the literature and over a decade of technical expertise with food and agricultural programs for newcomer populations in the U.S., developed through the […]
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Hosted on August 13, 2024, the training was delivered by Lauren Bowden, a Technical Advisor of Economic Empowerment at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). This webinar will share effective strategies to create high quality resumes for newcomer populations. During the session, we will cover industry standard resume creation practices, including suggestions and best practices for […]
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The “Refugee Community Education Video Index,” authored by Catholic Charities, is a comprehensive resource featuring a curated collection of videos on a wide range of topics, including health, estate planning, English learning, and more. This index is thoughtfully categorized by language to ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse refugee communities. By providing easily accessible educational […]
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The Matching Grant program (MG) helps refugees and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible populations overcome barriers and quickly find jobs. Since 1979, the goal of MG has been to facilitate refugee family integration and self-sufficiency through employment—by providing case management, English language training, and employment services over a 240-day service period, all without accessing […]
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Hosted on June 20, 2024, the training was delivered by​​ Eugenia Gusev, MA, International Affairs and International Public Management; Aley Kent, BA, Biology and Society; ​​Cecilia Lapp Stoltzfus, BA, Environmental Science and Sustainability; and ​​Theresa Allan, BA, Science in Society. Many newcomers to the U.S. have agricultural backgrounds, and some are interested in farming as […]
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Internationally trained newcomers—professionals who received their post-secondary education and credentials in another country—bring a wealth of skills, qualifications, and experiences that can greatly benefit our communities and economy. However, they often face unique barriers to resuming their careers in the U.S. In this blog post, written in collaboration with World Education Services, we will use […]
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Hosted on June 6, 2024, the training was delivered by Caroline Dilts, LICSW, Refugee Program Manager at the Research Program for Children and Adversity at the Boston College School of Social Work; Rochelle Frounfelker, ScD, assistant professor in the College of Health at Lehigh University; Farhad Sharifi, MSW, recent Afghan evacuee who was initially at […]
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In 2019, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Northern California Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program implemented practices to increase enrollment and outcomes for women. This effort entailed an expansion of the nursing and launch of an early childhood education program. These pathways build upon the formal and informal caregiving and education-related experiences that many of the […]
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Newcomers face systemic challenges in accessing meaningful employment opportunities, such as language barriers, transportation issues, and lack of a professional network. Partnerships with local employers can help expand clients’ access to vital professional opportunities, but establishing these relationships can be challenging. This webinar will empower you with strategies to identify potential employer partners, understand their […]
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These resources, developed by Switchboard, are specifically intended to assist case managers in preparing clients for employment and should be used as a guide alongside the accompanying blog post.
