Events

Switchboard hosts live webinars, in-person conference presentations, and instructor-led certificate courses. We also share upcoming events and professional development from across the resettlement community. There’s something for everyone! Looking for archived webinars or self-paced e-learning courses? Visit Switchboard’s Resource Library.

Monthly List

December 2024

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Newcomer Health
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Audience: Health care workers across the U.S. who provide care or who want to learn more about providing care for newcomers, including refugees, immigrants and migrants Schedule: Monthly ECHO sessions held virtually Last Tuesday of the month 8:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET January 30 – Decembe , ...
Instructor-Led Certificate Course Announcement Enhancing Services for LGBTQ+ Newcomer Clients
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Switchboard is pleased to announce a free online instructor-led certificate course, Enhancing Services for LGBTQ+ Newcomer Clients, which will meet in four 90-minute sessions twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from November 12 to 21, 2024.    November 12, 14, 19, and 21, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET  This course is among , ...
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Higher Education Partnerships in Refugee Health
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This one-hour webinar will highlight refugee health partnerships between higher education institutions and refugee serving organizations. It will spotlight existing models and discuss ways colleges and universities can engage with refugee communities to help meet refugee healthcare needs and improve health outcomes whi , ...
Weekly Office Hours for Legal Questions for Clients Eligible for ORR Benefits
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Thursday, from 2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are for lawyers and accredited representatives representing clients eligible for ORR benefits. We can answer questions related to Afghan and Ukrainian parolees, and questions about adjustment of status and naturalization for any clients eligibl , ...
TAIC – Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Screening for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Roundtable
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This roundtable discussion will address the complexities of using screening tools for perinatal mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on cultural and linguistic responsiveness. We aim to delve deeper into the workflows, processes, and context surrounding these tools, exploring how they can better inform p , ...
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All About Department of Justice Recognition Renewal
2:00 pm
All About Department of Justice Recognition Renewal Dec. 11, 2024 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: N/A Join CLINIC staff for this free, comprehensive webinar that will focus specifically on Department of Justice (DOJ) recognition renewal. This webinar is designed to help organizations that already have DOJ recognition under , ...
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Weekly Office Hours for Legal Questions for Clients Eligible for ORR Benefits
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Thursday, from 2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are for lawyers and accredited representatives representing clients eligible for ORR benefits. We can answer questions related to Afghan and Ukrainian parolees, and questions about adjustment of status and naturalization for any clients eligibl , ...
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Planning for Success: Are Immigration Legal Services the Right Fit for Your Organization?
2:00 pm
Planning for Success: Are Immigration Legal Services the Right Fit for Your Organization? Dec. 17, 2024 | 2-3:00 p.m. ET | CA MCLE: N/A Current capacity does not meet current demand for low-cost legal representation in immigration matters. Many immigrants seek services from nonprofit and community-based agencies, which , ...
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​​Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) Affected by Substance Use​
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
What will this webinar cover?  Service providers and foster parents may face challenges or feel unprepared when assisting URMs dealing with substance use. This webinar will explore the complexities of substance use among URMs and equip providers and caregivers with effective strategies. It will also provide a brief ove , ...
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Foundations of Mandatory Reporting for Refugee Service Providers
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
What will this webinar cover?  ​​Many refugee service providers are mandated reporters—they are required to report when they know or reasonably believe that a child or vulnerable adult has been abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned. Yet some service providers may feel discomfort around their mandatory reporting re , ...
Weekly Office Hours for Legal Questions for Clients Eligible for ORR Benefits
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Thursday, from 2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are for lawyers and accredited representatives representing clients eligible for ORR benefits. We can answer questions related to Afghan and Ukrainian parolees, and questions about adjustment of status and naturalization for any clients eligibl , ...
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Weekly Office Hours for Legal Questions for Clients Eligible for ORR Benefits
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Thursday, from 2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are for lawyers and accredited representatives representing clients eligible for ORR benefits. We can answer questions related to Afghan and Ukrainian parolees, and questions about adjustment of status and naturalization for any clients eligibl , ...
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Weekly Office Hours for Legal Questions for Clients Eligible for ORR Benefits
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Thursday, from 2:00—3:00 PM ET Who should attend? Weekly Office Hours are for lawyers and accredited representatives representing clients eligible for ORR benefits. We can answer questions related to Afghan and Ukrainian parolees, and questions about adjustment of status and naturalization for any clients eligibl , ...
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