Resources

Lean economic times, which bring increased competition for fewer job openings, can be particularly challenging for clients and the employment staff helping to facilitate the job search process. How can you continue to uncover meaningful career opportunities for clients and even strengthen your employer connections when the economy is struggling? This guide offers practical suggestions and …

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Once you decide that a checking or savings account is the right product for you, this guide provides information about what you need to open an account. This guide is part of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s series on “A Newcomer’s Guide to Managing Money”. 

This guide provides information about different financial products or services that can help you meet a specific goal or need. This guide is part of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s series on “A Newcomer’s Guide to Managing Money”. 

This guide describes different bill payment options and their potential advantages and disadvantages.. This guide is part of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s series on “A Newcomer’s Guide to Managing Money”. 

This guide describes different ways to receive your wages and their potential benefits and risks. This guide is part of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s series on “A Newcomer’s Guide to Managing Money”. 

Hosted on July 23, 2020, this virtual panel discussion was hosted by by Daniel Wilkinson Program Manager for Economic Empowerment, Switchboard along with a panelist of economic empowerment experts.  Recent months have presented a dramatic learning curve as we’ve adapted to the realities of living and working in the shadow of a global pandemic. If …

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This three-part video series covers financial resilience and credit, setting up online banking, and filing taxes online. 

Consumers who are of limited English proficiency face unique challenges in learning about and accessing financial services. For instance, they often encounter barriers to participating in the financial marketplace, including understanding and completing key financial documents, managing bank accounts, resolving problems with financial products and institutions, and accessing financial education and money management tools. In …

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). To ensure refugees, asylees, and the organizations that serve them understand the available benefits, Refugee Council USA, We Are All America and National Partnership for New Americans hosted a webinar.    In addition to providing direct support to individuals and families, the CARES Act …

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While resettlement staff may have the option of working from home, many clients do not. Many industries in which our clients work have been profoundly impacted by COVID-19. Unfortunately, for many clients, this will mean reduced hours or even loss of employment. As clients face challenges related to employment and reach out to you with questions, we want to help you be prepared. Here are some resources to get you started on helping clients to understand their rights and access federal and state benefits, as well as information about other non-governmental resources.