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Introduction In response to workforce shortages and heightened global awareness of Afghan and Ukrainian refugee crises, businesses have shown unprecedented interest in hiring newly arrived refugees. Recognizing this opportunity, Global Refuge launched the Preferred Refugee Employer (PRE) program to help companies welcome newcomers into the workforce through informed, supportive employment practices. Many employers struggle to attract…
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The U.S. Employers’ Guide to Hiring Afghan Refugees is a manual for businesses that answers common questions about hiring Afghans who have recently arrived in the United States. It was developed by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) and the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent). It includes information on why to hire Afghan refugees, how…
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The U.S. Employers’ Guide to Hiring Refugees is a manual to assist businesses that are interested in hiring refugees and have questions about the logistics and practicality of hiring refugees in the United States. This Guide contains essential information on a variety of topics related to refugee recruitment and employment, including: An explanation of who…
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Employment-focused mentoring is one way that local communities and churches can stand with newcomers to overcome obstacles that inhibit economic success and block the routes out of poverty. Employment-focused mentoring leverages social networks to more effectively support newcomers’ long-term integration, and it can also be a critical support for career advancement. The Careers and Connections…
