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

November 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 , ...
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​​Getting the Most Out of Switchboard​
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Register in advance for this roundtable HERE  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the roundtable.  What will this roundtable cover?  ​​Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of refugee service work? Staying up to date with best practices and finding practical supp , ...
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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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Nothing Floats Forever: Understanding Statelessness & Mental Health
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nationality is a fundamental human right. To be deprived of citizenship touches almost all aspects of daily life and leaves those who experience statelessness in a limbo that impacts their sense of identity, family, and basic safety. This training will provide essential information about statelessness and the experienc , ...
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Nothing Floats Forever: Understanding Statelessness & Mental Health
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nationality is a fundamental human right. To be deprived of citizenship touches almost all aspects of daily life and leaves those who experience statelessness in a limbo that impacts their sense of identity, family, and basic safety. This training will provide essential information about statelessness and the experienc , ...
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 , ...
Haitian Culture and Health Screening Considerations
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Learning Objectives  Describe the history of migration of Haitians to the United States and current drivers of migration. Discuss potential health issues and disparities of Haitians residing in the U.S. List three required or recommended components of medical screening/care for Haitian new arrivals. Describe two health , ...
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​​Bridging the Gap: Strategies and Insights for the Career Advancement of Internationally Educated Newcomers​
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What will this webinar cover?  ​​​Approximately two million newcomers who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher are either unemployed or underemployed in the U.S., according to the Migration Policy Institute. This underutilization not only represents a significant loss of human capital but also underscores the need for pr , ...
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Explore the Redesigned Settle In Website
8:00 am - 9:00 am
The CORE team is excited to announce that the newly redesigned Settle In website is now live! The new website layout offers flexibility in addressing a wide range of key topics for an expanding audience of newcomers. Register below for CORE’s upcoming webinar exploring the updated website and reviewing key featur , ...
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 , ...
Explore the Redesigned Settle In Website
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The CORE team is excited to announce that the newly redesigned Settle In website is now live! The new website layout offers flexibility in addressing a wide range of key topics for an expanding audience of newcomers. Register below for CORE’s upcoming webinar exploring the updated website and reviewing key featur , ...
Understanding Credit: Credit Scores and Reports (Dari)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
These workshops by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) offer practical, skill-building sessions for refugees and newcomers, covering topics essential to financial stability and community integration. Current offerings include a workshop on understanding and building credit scores, designed to help participants nav , ...
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Connecting refugee health professionals
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers and Dr. Nahid Nasrat for a Q&A session about supporting clients who are experiencing substance use/misuse. Ask an Expert: Supporting Clients With Substance Use/Misuse Friday, November 15, 2024 1 – 2 pm Eastern Time Register This session will be an informal, dis , ...
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Protecting Yourself From Scams and Fraud (English)
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
These workshops by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) offer practical, skill-building sessions for refugees and newcomers, covering topics essential to financial stability and community integration. Current offerings include a workshop on understanding and building credit scores, designed to help participants nav , ...
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 , ...
Protecting Yourself From Scams and Fraud (Spanish)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
These workshops by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) offer practical, skill-building sessions for refugees and newcomers, covering topics essential to financial stability and community integration. Current offerings include a workshop on understanding and building credit scores, designed to help participants nav , ...
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Protecting Yourself From Scams and Fraud (Dari)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
These workshops by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) offer practical, skill-building sessions for refugees and newcomers, covering topics essential to financial stability and community integration. Current offerings include a workshop on understanding and building credit scores, designed to help participants nav , ...
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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 , ...
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Car (Dari)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
These workshops by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) offer practical, skill-building sessions for refugees and newcomers, covering topics essential to financial stability and community integration. Current offerings include a workshop on understanding and building credit scores, designed to help participants nav , ...
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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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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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