Your U.S. Career Starts Here
Upwardly Global’s program helps immigrant professionals restart their careers in the United States—it’s free, virtual, and has helped over 8,000 people across the country get back to work in their chosen field.
What to Expect from Our Program
Are you eligible?
Confirm that you qualify for our free career skills program:
- You have an immigration status from this list.
- You arrived in the US within the last 7 years.*
- You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.*
- You speak English conversationally.
- You live in one of these states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, or Washington D.C.
*Exceptions are made in some cases. For more details, or if you have questions, please contact outreach@upwardlyglobal.org.
Apply Now
The first step is to submit your information. You’ll hear back from us within 2-3 weeks.
Contact Us
We’re happy to answer any questions you have. You’ll hear back from us within 3-5 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions we frequently receive, and key answers to help you get started.
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