Facts & Stats

There will be a shortage of skilled labor. Immigrant professionals can fill the gap.

• By 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a shortage of 10,033,000 skilled workers.
• By 2006, immigrants will account for half of all new U.S. workers; over the next 30 years, their share will rise to 60%.
• Immigrants are 50% more likely than Americans to have a graduate degree.
• Almost 25% of all U.S. residents holding PhDs in science and engineering are foreign-born.
   
  -Howard Gleckman, "A Rich Stew in the Melting Pot," Business Week
   

Companies adept at maximizing immigrant talent gain competitive advantage.

• Workforce diversity is the bridge between the workplace and marketplace. And, it is anchored on ideals that guide how you see citizens of all countries as potential customers.
  -J.T. Childs, Jr., IBM VP of Global Diversity
   
• [For American business to compete effectively, we'll need] a workforce and management corps that is diverse, multitalented, and prepared to operate successfully in the global economy.
  -B. Joseph White, University of Michigan Interim President
   
• We must be familiar with different cultural landscapes around the world and how they affect the way business is conducted.
  -Courtland Burton, EDS Director of Global Diversity
   
• Ignoring foreign-born workers' contributions because of bias can cost companies as much as 25% of an eight-hour workday.
  -Ed Hubbard, Consultant
   
• Corporate culture crosses all geographies, and we have to balance global with local needs, corporate values with local, and ensure a culture of inclusion.
  -Valerie Crane, Bank of America Executive VP of Corporate Diversity Development