The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently highlighted Upwardly Global’s new report, Roadblocks to Workforce Inclusion for Young Adult Immigrants, in its landmark blog:
“Immigrants and their children have a significant and increasing presence in the United States. Today, the group accounts for 26% of the nation’s population and is projected to grow to 34% of the total over the next 30 years, according to the Migration Policy Institute.
As the share of immigrant families grows, so too does the potential to leverage their skills, experiences and strategies for a stronger economy. But they can’t do it alone, reminds Ranita Jain, senior associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s employment, education and training portfolio.
“Many young immigrants would benefit from support in navigating today’s economy, including help to access jobs that use their skills and experience,” she says.
A new report, Roadblocks to Workforce Inclusion for Young Adult Immigrants, echoes this observation.
Produced by Upwardly Global, the publication identifies unique challenges that young immigrants often face in the American job market and what U.S. employers can do to help these workers forge fulfilling careers.”
Learn more about Upwardly Global’s Recommendations to the White House Task Force on New Americans, which include key data from the report.