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Upwardly Global President and CEO Jina Krause-Vilmar recently spoke to Inc. about the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling and how companies can work around the ruling’s potential impact on the talent pipeline to continue promoting diversity and inclusion. “At the end of June, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action
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Upwardly Global is delighted to announce that Avigail Ziv has joined the organization as Vice President of Programs. In this key leadership role, Avigail will oversee Upwardly Global’s expansive programs team, which encompasses direct service, employer engagement, product services, and special projects. With 15 years of experience leading refugee resettlement
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Proposed legislation would slash 180-day waiting period for work authorization WASHINGTON, D.C. — Upwardly Global is advocating for the passage of the Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act introduced on June 22 by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Congressman Ritchie Torres
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This story highlights Carlos’s journey of overcoming obstacles in his job search and the role Upwardly Global played in helping him restart his career in his new home. Listen to the full piece on NPR here. Venezuelan Upwardly Global alum Carlos Cabrera spoke with NPR this week, telling the story
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“Our systems are not set up to help immigrants and refugees integrate into the workforce.” Jina Krause-Vilmar, Upwardly Global President and CEO, spoke with WorkingNation at the Jobs for the Future Horizons Conference in New Orleans. “We have to change that because we have labor market shortages that are not
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