Preparing Refugees for Employment: The ABC's of Understanding the American Workplace – Resources, Tools, and Programs

On Tuesday, September 16th, the Office of Refugee Resettlement hosted the "Preparing Refugees for Employment: The ABC's of Understanding the American Workplace – Resources, Tools, and Programs" Webinar. Speakers provided multiple strategies to refugee agencies and programs that support refugees that are navigating and accessing employment and career pathway opportunities. Presenters outlined their program initiatives, how they collaborate across agencies and organizations to best support refugees that are navigating employment/career pathway opportunities, as well as how they work with employers and communities in welcoming refugees. Presenters included:

• Katherine Dachtler, Grand Forks sub-office Resettlement Coordinator, Lutheran Social Services New Americans
• Tara Wolfson, Employment and Training Program Manager, Idaho Office for Refugees
• Lisa Cooper, Co-founder and Consultant, Global Talent Idaho
• Toni Richardson, Employment Specialist, International Rescue Committee