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WES Global Talent Bridge, is dedicated to helping internationally trained immigrants and refugees achieve their academic and professional goals in the U.S.
New York, NY
Joined November 2013
Congrats to the 14 communities advancing the inclusion of immigrants & refugees across the U.S.! They were selected to join the 6th #SIIP cohort & its network of 45 cities, regions & states: https://t.co/tT32514uE4
#WorkforceInclusion
#ImmigrantInclusion
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Congratulations to the #Maryland Board of Nursing & the Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland for contributing to a more inclusive pathway for internationally trained nurses. Nearly 80 nurses expected join the State's health care workforce! Read: https://t.co/yMAjFdltUi.
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Check out the latest addition to WES' U.S. Program Map! @EASTCONNAdultEd offers English language instruction, & specialized training in healthcare & manufacturing, to #immigrants in #Connecticut. Discover other innovative programs across the U.S.: https://t.co/FxwhdTkFcq
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Do you guide internationally trained #newcomers in re–launching their careers in the U.S.? This blog from WES & partner @SwitchboardTa shows how your support can help them leverage their skills & experience to secure meaningful employment. Read:
switchboardta.org
Internationally trained newcomers—professionals who received their post-secondary education and credentials in another country—bring a wealth of skills, qualifications, and experiences that can...
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#Massachusetts leg will vote to include Physician Pathway Act in its omnibus economic bill tomorrow. Learn more about how MA can create paths to licensure for immigrants and refugees.
MA based organizations! The #Massachusetts House will decide whether to include the Physician Pathway Act in its omnibus economic development bill tomorrow. If included, the bill will promote a pathway for internationally trained physicians to practice. [1/2]
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New GTB U.S. Program Map addition! Why Hire Immigrants is an organization dedicated to promoting #diversity in the workplace, showcasing the invaluable skills & perspectives #immigrants offer. Learn more about their mission: https://t.co/HNCcvNV5JP
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#Wisconsin is stepping up to address immigrant & refugee #economicinclusion! The Immigrant & Refugee Support Summit was an opportunity to explore newcomer inclusion with WES #SIIP partners @WisconsinDCF, @WisconsinTechColleges, & @WisLiteracy. Read: https://t.co/6cQKh9hW5D
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Without action, Dr. Islam & many other internationally trained doctors may soon be unable to practice in #NewYork. Bill S7002B needs to pass by June 6 to ensure qualified physicians can continue providing essential care & address health care shortages. https://t.co/1AmtUzL6qe
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Interested in furthering #immigrant inclusion in through your practice, research, or policymaking? Explore strategies with this virtual session at the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research & Policy conference TOMORROW, May 22. Register: https://t.co/FMj8jioSKn
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International medical graduates in Florida will now have expanded pathways to licensure. The state enacted a bill that could lead to more than 30,000 Cuban doctors benefiting from this measure! Read: https://t.co/O4jmopeJkJ
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The Bridging the Gap for New Americans Study, released by @USDOL, was informed by the WES GTB U.S. Program Map, which features programs that foster the career advancement of #immigrants & #refugees. Read the study: https://t.co/VZ2g45hC4T Visit the Map: https://t.co/k2wpHblcIT
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#Iowa’s @IAGoverno has signed SF 477! This bill will expand pathways to licensure for internationally trained physicians, support a welcoming #workforce, & promote economic mobility of #newcomers. Learn more on our policy tracker: https://t.co/mhLGvpBfNR
#newamericans
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We congratulate #Maine and @MaineGovernor for establishing an Office of New Americans to facilitate the integration of newcomers and support an inclusive economy for all. Check out this article by @newscentermaine to learn more:
newscentermaine.com
The office will help new immigrants integrate into the state's workforce and identify barriers to support them.
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#Philanthropic partnerships can support #immigrant & rural communities, as discussed by WES's Lauren Crain & Lea Tienou-Gustafson at the @WFMFunders #FurtherTogether conference in #Virginia on April 2-4. @AscendiumEP @IndustCommons
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Community colleges: #immigrants & #refugees can overcome employment barriers with your support! This FREE WES resource addresses credential recognition issues, limited professional networks, language gaps, & more. Download the #communitycollege resource: https://t.co/CZGZvNOfCG
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We're thrilled to collaborate with NY legislators on NY SB7002, reinforcing New York's welcoming stance for immigrants! Let's uphold NY's reputation as an inclusive state and promote a robust health workforce.
Let's bridge health care gaps in NY! Read this compelling piece from @NYN_media advocating for NY SB7002 by @Sen_Gounardes. It opens pathways to licensure for trained #immigrants & #refugees to join our #healthcare workforce. https://t.co/dgYjiuKiDd
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CareerLadder offers economic opportunities & professional development for #immigrants & #refugees, while providing resources for #employers who want to build a diverse workforce. This new WES partner has joined the GTB U.S. program map in #Nebraska! Visit: https://t.co/AD0A9ESAko
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WES partners are opening doors for international medical graduates (IMGs) to re-enter the #healthcare sector with the support of the WES #SIIPDemo Opportunity. Read about how the African Bridge Network & @TIMGA_ are creating opportunities for IMGs: https://t.co/FIfDMQiddF
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On April 4, @DHSgov issued a new regulation extending certain work permits to 540 days, enabling immigrants to continue to contribute to the U.S. economy! Read more @thehill: https://t.co/o7ND8fBXzm
#WorkPermitsNow
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The Biden administration on Thursday is announcing an extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants, potentially preventing hundreds of thousands of people from losing their jobs o…
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Virginia Gov. @GlennYoungkin signed HB 995, which creates a pathway to licensure for international medical graduates. WES applauds our partners and sponsor Del. @KathyKLTran for promoting economic inclusion in #VA. Learn more on our policy tracker: https://t.co/mhLGvpBfNR
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Community colleges: #immigrants & #refugees can overcome employment barriers with your support! This FREE WES resource addresses credential recognition issues, limited professional networks, language gaps, & more. Download the #communitycollege resource: https://t.co/CZGZvNOfCG
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