Upwardly Global was founded in 2000 as a non-profit organization 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 front line service providers with tools and training through Jobversity to scale these efforts and build the capacity of organizations across the field to recognize immigrant talent and help them 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 are currently sharing our unique experience and tools to support 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, DC
(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.

Ann
“Reaching out to Upwardly Global is a great way to get into the system and navigate your way through. All the resources are here, the

Sohaila
My father left Afghanistan when Russia ruled during the 1980s. So I was born in Pakistan. Our family from Afghanistan used to visit us for

Hafiz
During the Afghan evacuation, we were part of the flights as requested by the US government. We were flying to Abu Dhabi and empty flight
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

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