As workforce and hiring trends evolve, companies and organizations across industries are reevaluating their approaches to talent acquisition, workforce development, and inclusion.
At Upwardly Global, we remain dedicated to our mission as a workforce inclusion leader focused on driving economic prosperity by integrating talented, work-authorized immigrant and refugee professionals into the U.S. workforce.
Why is workforce inclusion more important than ever?
Industries nationwide face critical labor shortages, skills gaps, and hiring challenges. At the same time, more than two million work-authorized immigrants and refugees in the U.S. remain unemployed or underemployed, despite having the experience and qualifications needed to contribute to key industries.
This untapped talent represents a significant opportunity for businesses that want to strengthen their workforce, drive innovation, and remain competitive. By continuing to create inclusive pathways for skilled professionals, we can fill labor shortages, strengthen industries, and grow our economy.
For our employer partners, investing in a more inclusive workforce is not just the right thing to do — it is a business decision that leads to more resilient companies with a talent pool that fosters fresh perspectives, stronger problem-solving, and increased adaptability.
When skilled professionals work jobs aligned with their training and credentials, they earn more, increase consumer spending, and contribute to their communities, benefiting local and national economies.
At Upwardly Global, we focus on real-world solutions that connect businesses with the talent they need because an inclusive workforce is a stronger, more resilient one.
How Upwardly Global is leading the way
To ensure that our employer partners and workforce collaborators have the tools they need to build high-performing teams, Upwardly Global has expanded its impact in these key areas:
- We strengthened partnerships with major companies to integrate skills-based hiring practices and remove unnecessary barriers to employment for qualified immigrant professionals.
- We expanded partnerships with organizations like Hispanic Federation and Miami Dade Community College. Through these strategic partnerships, we can reach more global talent and industries in need of talent solutions.
- We championed legislation that supports immigrant professionals as they reenter the workforce.
Building a more inclusive workforce
We invite you, our employer partners, workforce collaborators, and community, to join us in building an inclusive workforce that benefits businesses, communities, and the economy as a whole.
How can you partner with us?
If you’re an employer:
Let’s plug you into our hiring solutions that connect you with skilled immigrant talent and strengthen your workforce. Learn more about our Employer Engagement program and our Upwardly Global Talent platform.
If you’re a policymaker or workforce leader:
Partner with us to advocate for inclusive hiring practices that drive economic growth. Build your workforce capacity by partnering with us and learn more about our policy and advocacy work.
If you’re part of the Upwardly Global community:
Share our mission, amplify the impact of workforce inclusion, and help us create opportunities for newcomers ready to contribute to our nation’s success. Consider volunteering or joining our National Leadership Council.
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About Upwardly Global
Upwardly Global’s mission is to dismantle employment barriers for low-income immigrant, refugee, and asylee professionals and to advance their inclusion into the U.S. economy. Since 2000, Upwardly Global has empowered unemployed or underemployed newcomers with the skills, career coaching, and social capital needed to rebuild their lives and careers. Learn more at UpwardlyGlobal.org.