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- December 11, 2022
“Underemployment is a problem in the refugee community, says Jina Krause-Vilmar, president and CEO of Upwardly Global, a New York City-based nonprofit that helps refugees and immigrants with college degrees and professional experience find jobs that match their qualifications. Krause-Vilmar says 45 percent of recently arrived immigrants have at least
- December 9, 2022
Legislation to support Afghan allies to be reintroduced in the House and Senate NEW YORK — Upwardly Global, a leading workforce-development organization supporting professional immigrants and refugees, reaffirms its support for the Afghan Adjustment Act, a critical, bipartisan bill that would help expedite pathways to permanent legal status for Afghan
- Topics: Afghan Response
- December 5, 2022
On Friday, December 2, 2022, Upwardly Global hosted a public board meeting on “How Can We Best Address Barriers to Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion.” The discussion included the state of immigrant and refugee inclusion; a case study on including internationally trained doctors in our healthcare system, including barriers and opportunities;
- December 5, 2022
Uprooted from Kabul, welcomed in Pittsburgh “We left everything behind. Our careers, the city that we loved for years, my apartment, my car, everything,” says Jalal. “And then it kind of struck me — I have to start everything from scratch not only for me, but for my family.” When
- Topics: Afghan Response, Blog, Stories
- December 1, 2022
Upwardly Global is proud to be featured in Changeworks from Independent Sector as a nonprofit putting “Hope, Help and Progress on Tap for 2023.” “In the new year, big plans to innovate and scale our services are on the horizon. Our job readiness program and inclusive hiring efforts already add
- November 29, 2022
“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 opportunities are here; whatever you want to do, you can do.” Ann’s corner office is tidy and practical, warmed by glowing lamplight. She peers to
- Topics: Alumni, Community Stories