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

February 2025

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Lunch and Learn – Advocacy Part II: Engaging in Your Local Community
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The second session in the two-part Advocacy series, this Lunch and Learn will share tools for staying informed and actively engaged in everyday advocacy for refugees in our local communities. Participants will learn successful avenues and tactics for resettlement advocacy with civic, community, corporate, and national , ...
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​​Getting the Most Out of Switchboard​
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What will this roundtable cover?  ​​Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of refugee service work? Staying up to date with best practices and finding practical support can be tough—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for this roundtable to discover Switchboard, the one-stop resource hub for refugee service provide , ...
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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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All Things Data Office Hours
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Announcement  Starting February 2025, join us on the first Monday of every month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for free, informal data support. Whether you’re new to data or an experienced practitioner, we’re here to help!   Mark your calendars! Upcoming data office hours will be held on  February 3,  March 3,   April 7,  and , ...
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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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Community Connections Conference: Participation is Power
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Why The City of Minneapolis is organizing its 2025 Community Connections Conference around the power of participating in your community and local decision-making. Our theme this year will be “Participation is Power: Speak, Act, Grow.” We invite you to Speak: Voice your opinion about important upcoming projects and dec , ...
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All Things Data Office Hours
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Announcement  Starting February 2025, join us on the first Monday of every month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for free, informal data support. Whether you’re new to data or an experienced practitioner, we’re here to help!   Mark your calendars! Upcoming data office hours will be held on  February 3,  March 3,   April 7,  and , ...
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Supporting Refugees with English Language Learning and Career Pathways
1:00 pm
This one-hour webinar will feature programs which combine language training and workforce development pathways for refugees. We will spotlight diverse models of programs hosted by community colleges and universities in collaboration with resettlement organizations and community partners. All registered attendees will r , ...
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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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All Things Data Office Hours
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Announcement  Starting February 2025, join us on the first Monday of every month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for free, informal data support. Whether you’re new to data or an experienced practitioner, we’re here to help!   Mark your calendars! Upcoming data office hours will be held on  February 3,  March 3,   April 7,  and , ...
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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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All Things Data Office Hours
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Announcement  Starting February 2025, join us on the first Monday of every month from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for free, informal data support. Whether you’re new to data or an experienced practitioner, we’re here to help!   Mark your calendars! Upcoming data office hours will be held on  February 3,  March 3,   April 7,  and , ...
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Contextual Considerations in SOT Service Provision: Responding to International, National, and Local Challenges
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for Contextual Considerations in SOT Service Provision: Responding to International, National, and Local Challenges Webinar hosted by The National Capacity Building (NCB) Project at the Center for Victims of Torture and The National Consortium of Torture Treatments Programs (NCTTP). Date: February 26th, 2025 Ti , ...
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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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