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Upwardly Global-backed legislation empowers internationally trained immigrants to address critical healthcare shortages NEW YORK — Upwardly Global, the leading national organization dedicated to dismantling employment barriers for immigrant, refugee, and asylee professionals, commends the recent introduction of the “Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act” in the U.S. Senate.
- Topics: Healthcare, News, Policy, Press Releases
Vietnamese mother reskills to secure a thriving-wage accounting job with Upwardly Global Anh had to take some time off of work. In 2017, she relocated from Vietnam to Dallas, Texas, and in the following years, she welcomed her two daughters into the world. Upon arrival, she found herself immersed in
Upwardly Global’s latest impact report, “Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities,” highlights the long-term benefits the meaningful inclusion of immigrant, refugee, and asylee professionals has on the cultural and economic growth of areas like Buffalo, New York, and Detroit, Michigan. Newcomers help revitalize local cities through their contributions to population growth, high
- Topics: Impact Reports, News, Publications
Upwardly Global’s New York Program Director, Lourena Gboeah, was recently interviewed and featured on USA for UNHCR’s website. A resettled refugee from Liberia, Lourena and her family found refuge in the U.S. when she was 4 years old. She remembers struggling with culture shock and the lack of cultural competency
- Topics: News, News Coverage
On March 7, 2024, Upwardly Global hosted a public board meeting entitled “Revitalizing Communities Through Workforce Partnerships.” In this dynamic panel discussion, we focused on how our workforce partnerships are supporting immigrant, refugee, and asylee job seekers to revitalize local communities. During this session, participants explored not only how our
Made up of over 100 corporations, Upwardly Global’s Employer Working Group aims to engage corporate America to better understand the roadblocks in hiring international talent and to co-create solutions. Upwardly Global’s unique position of working with many employers over the last 20 years gives special insight to trends, pain