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Rarely examined topic, Migrant integration into cities and career re-contextualization was the focus of our AMD article. Takeaways for practise are below!

One of the most challenging issues of the skilled migrants is to find the job they are skilled at. The reasons can be various. This is the first step we are taking to reduce the barriers and provide a pathway via information session. NEST Carrer Coaching-Meet the Recruiter with Searson Buck Group #migrantworkers #skilledmigration #employability #engineersaustralia #professionalnetworking

🚀 Spotlight on The Seeker! Although The Seeker launched last year, we want to take this moment to reintroduce it to ensure even more immigrant professionals and service providers benefit from its resources. 🌍 Developed in partnership with the University of Michigan and the University of British Columbia, this platform marks the culmination of a three-year evidence-based project, generously funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Seeker is designed to support immigrant professionals—like IT experts, teachers, and healthcare workers—on their journey to meaningful careers in Canada. Whether you're looking for career-specific content or tools to overcome common barriers, The Seeker offers guidance every step of the way. 🔍 For Immigrant Professionals Explore tailored resources to empower your career journey in Canada! Check out The Seeker here: https://lnkd.in/gpmMqS23 📑 For Service Providers Explore the service provider toolkit for a comprehensive guide.  https://lnkd.in/g3D5uQma Let’s empower immigrant professionals and build a stronger, more inclusive Canada! 💼 #TheSeeker #ImmigrantEmpowerment #TIESResearchHub #TIESCentreforImmigrantResearch   #SettlementSupport            #ImmigrantProfessionals             #SkilledImmigrants

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an estimated 3.7 million people have been driven from their homes and more than 6.3 million people have crossed into neighboring countries in the region including Poland, Hungary, Moldova or other countries globally. Poland has welcomed the greatest number of Ukrainian refugees, hosting nearly 60 percent of all refugees from Ukraine. Over our 10 year history, Upwardly Global has helped thousands of immigrant and refugee professionals to restart their careers in the U.S. Together with the Information Society Development Foundation FRSI, and other partners, we are proud to now support Ukrainian job seekers in Poland. To date, we have supported 559 job seekers enrolled in our Poland program, and have placed 107 Ukrainian professionals in career-aligned, well paying-jobs. Check out our resources for Ukrainians in Poland here: https://lnkd.in/ezQsAdK5 #ImmigrantSuccess #RefugeeJourney #CareerTransition #UpwardlyGlobal #SkillfulEmployment #RefugeeSupport #ImmigrantIntegration #GlobalTalent #CareerReadiness #Empowerment #CareerCoaching #TechStartup #UkrainianCommunity #CareerOpportunities

Did you know? Goodwill helped serve 11,087 individuals who identified as immigrants or refugees in 2022. Goodwill organizations provide various employment placement services, job training programs, and community-based services to assist people. If you need FREE employment assistance, contact us at 304.346.0811 to receive more information about our services! #Goodwill #YouDonate #WeTrain #LivesChange

Millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes, leaving loved ones, careers, and everything familiar behind. Their journeys are filled with hardship, but their resilience is truly inspiring. ✨ This week, we want to acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face, but also celebrate the incredible strength it takes to rebuild a life in a new country and the vibrant cultures they bring to our communities. Here's how your company can make a difference: 1️⃣ Review hiring practices: Remove barriers and focus on skills, not just location or traditional experience. Connect with local refugee support groups to find qualified candidates. 2️⃣ Provide training: Invest in cultural competency workshops for your team. Build a welcoming environment that values diversity. 3️⃣ Support language programs: Invest in language training to help refugees thrive in your workplace. 4️⃣ Offer mentorship: Pair new refugee hires with experienced employees to ease the transition. 5️⃣ Partnerships: Partner with refugee-run businesses or support organizations offering job training and placement. Want to learn more about how your business can support refugees? Read our latest article for more actionable tips! 👇 https://lnkd.in/edaTs_qA #refugee #asylumseekers #recruitment #resilience #hardship #refugeeweek #inclusionmatters #dei 

One of my rare media political interviews, which I avoid most of the time, except when it a subject that I am comfortable and confident to discuss, French elections. This was on July 2nd with Lubna Bouza on her business show on Sky News Arabia: - The rise of the far right has its root back to the Arab spring, when several European countries wanted to "spread democracy" in certain Arab/North African countries. This has triggered a massive exodus of illegal immigrants who traveled to Europe on foot and on inflatable boats, which continued to today. It is undeniable and statistics show it, this illegal immigration into Europe is directly correlated with two things: the rise of crime in these countries and the rise of anti-immigrant acts and sentiment - Looking at the profile of a typical illegal immigrant, who abandons everything and literally risks his/her life to walk hundreds of kilometers or travels into the treacherous seas using inflatable boards, most often by paying scalpers who facilitate this illegal immigration. This illegal immigrant typically is in a situation where there is nothing to lose and is in many cases is someone who does not have an educational background or skills and in some cases has a criminal background in the country he/she is running away from. Additionally, more than 80% of these illegal immigrants are 20-40 years old - Would a doctor, who has a clinic in his home country, married with two kids, and who has a stable life, risk everything and jump on an inflatable boat to travel to Europe? Most definitely not, and this is the type of immigrants that Europe needs, since rural areas in Europe are in deep need of medical doctors. Europe also needs plumbers, electricians, technicians, etc, and these mostly have stable lives in their home countries and would not travel illegally and risk their lives - France is no exception, and the French Government has made massive mistakes over the past 2 decades in this regard. The rise of the extremes today is the price to pay for all the geopolitical mistakes made and meddling in other countries' internal politics - The far right has ruled before in Europe and in many cases it was a flop. Once exception is Italy, where the prime minister seem to be taking a stance not too far right in the way she rules, hence the success she is accomplishing Thank you Hazem Shaikh for having me again.

Migration, regular pathways, remittances, & border governance are essential for the future development of Timor-Leste. According to Ihma Shareef, IOM Chief of Mission in Timor-Leste, an estimated 151,000 Timorese migrate annually, and the country is also becoming a migrant receiving nation. Watch her interview with the national broadcaster, RTTL, to learn more about migration's role in Timor-Leste's development. https://lnkd.in/gDsRREu4