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Forum Webinar Identifying and Eliminating Systemic Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees

October 21, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Free

When: October 21, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT

Level: Introductory

Track: Critical Employment Practices

Presenters: Lynn Thompson, Hospitality Career Pathway  |  Scarlett Xiong, Hospitality Career Pathway

Cost: Free

Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

Participants will be able to identify the unique barriers that immigrants and refugees face in employment. Learn creative and innovative ways the International Institute has found to address these barriers and help immigrants and refugees overcome them. Hear from employer partners who have benefited from trained employees as well as get a glimpse at the curriculum and employment navigation tools utilized in helping immigrants and refugees overcome barriers in order to achieve their dreams and goals. Finally, participants will be introduced to program participants who have benefited from the Hospitality Career Pathway.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify barriers to employment for Immigrants and Refugees
  2. Recognize the importance of employer partnerships in employment navigation
  3. Understand the importance of a holistic approach to employment navigation

https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/

Organizer

Ben Rue
Email
rue1@augsburg.edu
View Organizer Website

If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.