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Partner Spotlight — Credentialed, Capable, and Ready: How IRIS and UpGlo Are Closing the Gap for Immigrant Professionals

The best partnerships are built over time, tested in moments when the work gets hard, and…

May 21, 2026

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Announcements & Press Releases

Prathibha Polapragada Joins Upwardly Global as Vice President of Technology and AI Infrastructure

Seasoned technology executive and AI strategist to lead UpGlo’s digital infrastructure, AI readiness, and mission-driven innovation…

May 19, 2026

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A Celebration of Culture: 10 Holidays That Showcase America’s Melting Pot

From the beats of steel drums in Brooklyn to the warm flicker of diyas in homes…

May 5, 2026

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Alumni Stories Healthcare Match Day

Paging Our New Doctors

For 19 of our jobseekers, this Match Day marked a moment when years of sacrifice turned…

March 27, 2026

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Volunteers

The Power of Mentorship

The job search process can be daunting. A hopeful applicant fills out an online application and…

April 1, 2026

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AI Integration, Policy Updates, and Returnships as Key Hiring Innovations

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — July 2025 On July 10, 2025, Upwardly Global…

July 24, 2025
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DOJ Shares Best Practices and “Dos and Don’ts” for Recruiting and Hiring Immigrants and Refugees

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — January 2025 With significant administrative changes on the…

January 16, 2025
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Post-Election Guidance: What Employers Need to Know

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — December 2024 As the Trump administration prepares to…

December 23, 2024
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Practical Tips for Employers Navigating the DEI Backlash

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — May 2024 In May, Upwardly Global convened its…

May 31, 2024
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Models of Immigrant and Refugee Hiring: PepsiCo, Accenture, Euromonitor International Update

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — March 2024 Made up of over 100 corporations,…

March 7, 2024
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Best Practices and New Tools for Immigrant and Refugee Hiring

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — November 2023 On October 26, 2023, Upwardly Global…

November 16, 2023
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Newest Developments in AI and Digital Tools and Technology for Employers

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — January 2023 Upwardly Global welcomed Athena Karp, CEO…

January 31, 2023
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Supporting Refugee Hiring

Upwardly Global Employer Working Group Meeting Update — October 2022 On October 6, 2022, Upwardly Global…

October 8, 2022
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Afghan Response Efforts One-Year Anniversary

On August 11th, 2022, Upwardly Global convened its Employer Working Group, composed of over 60 corporations,…

August 13, 2022
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Building New Tools and Supporting Refugees in Poland

In the midst of dealing with an unprecedented set of challenges posed by recent world events…

June 18, 2022