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Partnership follows approval of groundbreaking legislation creating an alternative pathway to licensure for IMGs in Illinois CHICAGO — Upwardly Global, the leading national nonprofit empowering professional immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the U.S. workforce, is proud to announce a new partnership with The International Medical Graduates Academy (TIMGA). This collaboration

Upwardly Global says new licensing models offer innovative paths to alleviate healthcare worker shortage CHICAGO — Today, Upwardly Global, the national nonprofit dedicated to dismantling employment barriers for immigrants, refugees, and asylees with international credentials, has released a new report titled “Illinois’ Trailblazing Solution to Doctor Shortages: Opening Doors for

Ukrainian immigrant in Upwardly Global office

Lyubava, a Ukrainian immigrant, builds career with impact in New York City By the mid-2010s, Lyubava sensed that it was time to leave Ukraine. With tensions escalating between Russia and her home country, she saw the potential of living and working internationally — both for her safety and the broadening

International medical graduate featured in Upwardly Global’s latest report fights exclusionary practices in pursuit of providing critical care Ayo is one of the thousands of Illinoisians who are international medical graduates (IMGs); she is ready and eager to become a doctor in the U.S., but hasn’t completed the process due to

Upwardly Global’s report on the impact of AI hiring tools on immigrant job seekers was featured in a WorkingNation article, “AI technologies ‘lack cultural competence and demonstrate bias in hiring.’” The article quotes Upwardly Global President and CEO Jina Krause-Vilmar: “Let’s be clear. Although emerging AI technologies have potential, they

Thriving-wage careers empower newcomer communities and drive economic growth, with combined starting salaries surpassing $550M NEW YORK — Today, Upwardly Global, the leading national nonprofit empowering professional immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the U.S. workforce, is proud to announce the placement of over 10,000 newcomers into thriving-wage jobs. This achievement,