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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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After six years in the U.S., Ihor reboots a promising neurology career In 2017, a stint as a boxing champion allowed 35-year-old Ihor to move from Ukraine to Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a U.S. talent visa — but his skills go far beyond the ring. In his home country, he had
Upwardly Global is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our efforts to support Afghan newcomers. Through the direct service team’s exceptional work, Upwardly Global has successfully placed 500 Afghan professionals into family-supporting careers with an average salary of $59,131. Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Upwardly Global’s
- Topics: Afghan Response, News, Press Releases