Upwardly Global

Description

Assistance for work-authorized, high-skilled immigrants, refugees and asylees in securing employment by providing job-search training, individual coaching, job readiness training and connections to employers.

Hours

By appointment only; Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Call to confirm any requirements. May include VISA or immigration status documents from list found via https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/career-coaching/ ; proof of residency in participating states; Education certificate/proof of bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training

Eligibility

Have a permanent resident/refugee/asylee or affirmative pending asylum status with full work authorization; Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from a non-U.S. institution; Residing in Illinois; Have been living in the U.S. for 7 years or less; Have some professional work experience outside the U.S. ; Access to a computer; Be able to speak, read, and write intermediate to fluent English.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Visit the website and follow the directions for opening a free online account (2) Qualified applicants will be directed to the application form for the full program (3) Call for detailed information on all programs offered, no walk-ins

Languages

Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers