Upwardly Global is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by social innovator Jane Leu at her kitchen table. Today, we have grown to four physical offices serving some 20 states.
Our staff connect in person and virtually with immigrant job seekers, employers, workforce partners, and volunteers. We also support workforce partners and other frontline service providers with tools and training through Jobversity. This initiative aims to scale and build the capacity of organizations across the field to recognize immigrant talent and help immigrants find good jobs that fit their skill level.
We operate primarily in the United States but recognize that migration and inclusion are global issues, and we are currently sharing our unique experience and tools to support the workforce inclusion of refugees during the Ukrainian crisis in Europe.
US Office Locations
- Chicago
(312) 431-1923 - New York
(212) 219-8828 - San Francisco
(415) 834-9901 - Washington, D.C.
(202) 808-3320
US Office Locations
SF Bay Area success stories
Upwardly Global partners with leading U.S. companies to offer job opportunities. Through these partnerships, Job Seekers in the Career Coaching Program have access to employers and the trainings that the employers value most, all to make you more competitive in your U.S. job search.
NY & NJ Immigrant and Refugee Success Stories
Upwardly Global works to shape narrative and shift systems by sharing and centering the inspirational stories of our community.

Immigrant integration news from New York

Upwardly Global Alum and NY Secretary of State featured in Spanish-Language Video on Professional Pathways Program
Spectrum News 1 published a Spanish-language video this week highlighting the Professional Pathways Program from the New York State Office for New Americans, which Upwardly

Upwardly Global Partners with the New York State Office for New Americans in Expansion of Statewide Program to Help High-Skilled Immigrants Find Jobs
NEW YORK — New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of the Office for New Americans’ Professional Pathways for High-Skilled Immigrants Program to

New York City’s Pay Transparency Law Removes Key Hiring Barrier for Immigrant and Refugee Job Seekers
Legislation in effect Nov. 1 sets equitable hiring precedent for local governments across the country NEW YORK — For over 3 million foreign-born New Yorkers