Talent Beyond Boundaries

There's a massive misconception that Talent Beyond Boundaries is a refugee job-matching agency. Job matching is only a tiny fraction of what we do. We're really out to change the system that prevents refugees and forcibly displaced people from accessing labour migration pathways. Watch our CEO, Steph Cousins, explain how.

Earlier this week, we celebrated Mostafa and his wife’s arrival at Brussels Airport! Mostafa is the second person to arrive in Belgium through TBB and will start working at the Louis Dreyfus Company next week. We’re excited to see him bring his skills to his new role. Welcome to your new home, Mostafa! 🌍✨

Our funding supports Talent Beyond Boundaries to connect skilled people seeking sanctuary from war and persecution with Scottish businesses in need of their expertise. Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart visited EnerMech to meet two displaced workers hired through the scheme. Watch for more.

TBB was featured in Deloitte's Annual Review 2024 for our work on Project Amal, a collaborative initiative with Deloitte and IOM - UN Migration. Amal—meaning "hope" in Arabic—is about building career pathways for skilled professionals forced to flee their homes. In collaboration with our partners, we supported the arrival of four skilled workers who were displaced in Jordan re-commence their careers in Northern Ireland. All are now thriving in a supportive environment, eager to grow and embrace new leadership opportunities. Together, we’re unlocking the potential of displaced talent to create a more inclusive workforce and a brighter future. Click on the link below to read the full report ⬇

Discover how St. Joseph's Care Group is redefining international recruitment by welcoming displaced talent and addressing healthcare shortages. Read our latest blog to learn how their supportive approach makes a difference for skilled newcomers like Moaed. READ: https://lnkd.in/gekSckzi

TBB is excited to announce that we are convening global leaders to discuss "Scaling Labour Pathways for Refugees: Design-and-Build for the Green Transition." Over the next few days, we’ll be working with government representatives, private sector leaders, UN agencies, and global experts to catalyze integrating refugee talent into the green economy, addressing critical workforce gaps while creating sustainable solutions for displaced workers. TBB is grateful to be partnering with The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bellagio Center to make this important conversations happen. Goals of the convening include: 1️⃣ Design a scalable labour mobility project aligned with the needs of green transition industries. 2️⃣ Develop a strategic roadmap for implementation and funding, for long-term sustainability. 3️⃣ Catalyze collaboration between governments, employers, and development actors to mainstream refugee labour mobility and meaningful employment globally. Stay tuned as we work towards a more sustainable and inclusive future! 🌏

 🌟 Celebrating One Year of the UK’s First Alumni Advisory Committee 🌟 We believe in the power of giving displaced talent a voice. Since launching the Alumni Advisory Committee (AAC) in September 2023, we've witnessed firsthand the positive impacts that elevating their voices has had on our alumni community and the delivery of our programmes. The AAC has since: 1️⃣ Addressed Integration Barriers: Provided recommendations to improve support for displaced talent. 2️⃣ Enhanced Community Engagement: Developed initiatives to strengthen alumni participation. 3️⃣ Amplified Voices: Served as ambassadors to raise awareness of displaced talent mobility. 4️⃣ Advocated for Change: Engaged key stakeholders across sectors. Over the past year, the AAC launched TBB’s first Displaced Talent Integration Hub and represented the alumni community at events like the Web Summit. As we plan for the next iteration of the AAC, we reflect on the importance of amplifying alumni voices and fostering collaboration. Stay tuned for more updates as TBB continues to integrate lived experiences into our initiatives. Read more about it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTHe734v

In partnership with Red Bug Coaching & Consulting Inc., we launched two Women's Coaching Circles to support newcomers as they settle into life in Canada. Through these initiatives, these talented women build confidence and connect with their communities. 🍁 Learn more: bit.ly/tbbredbug A massive thank you to World Education Services for their generous support!

St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) recently welcomed two new staff members via our partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries Abeer travelled to Canada from Saudi Arabia, and says that relocating to Canada has been a long-time dream: "I'm on my way to building a new life, not only for me, but for my family and my new generation," adds Abeer. "So, don't lose belief in yourself, and whenever you fall, stand up again and move forward. Because one day you will be where you want to be." Mehdi arrived from Armenia and shares that "Canada is undoubtedly the best place to achieve my goals." "Today I would like to express my unbelievable feelings," continues Mehdi. "Since stepping foot in Thunder Bay, I could feel the strong positivity in the community here. I have imagined being part of this community for some time. I would like to thank the SJCG and TBB teams for all that they have done in supporting my resettling here in Canada." Welcome to SJCG, Abeer and Mehdi! #SJCG #TBB #TalentBeyondBoundaries

Exciting news! 🎉 St. Joseph's Care Group welcomed Mehdi, a TBB candidate from Iran, this week. He'll be joining their team as a Personal Support Worker. A big thank you to St. Joseph's for their ongoing support and commitment to creating opportunities for displaced talent. 🍁 We're so grateful to have you here in Canada, Mehdi!