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- December 5, 2023
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
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- December 4, 2023
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,
- November 20, 2023
On November 15, 2023, Upwardly Global held a public board meeting featuring former job seekers who found support through Upwardly Global’s programs and resources. The panel discussion, moderated by Upwardly Global CEO and President Jina Krause-Vilmar, featured three Upwardly Global program alumni; Oladapo Kunrunmi, Christian Belem Garcia, and Tetiana Kravchenko.
- November 16, 2023
On October 26, 2023, Upwardly Global convened its DEI Employer Working Group, made up of over 60 corporations, to continue the important work to co-create solutions to better support all vulnerable communities and to integrate immigrant, refugee, and asylee talent into our workforce. Participants learned about new digital tools to
- November 16, 2023
Lorenzo harnesses his skillset to support other immigrants and refugees at Upwardly Global Lorenzo arrived in the U.S. just before the borders closed in February of 2020. He made a life-changing decision to move from Italy to be with his now-wife. Had he moved one week later, the looming pandemic