Free OSC Spring Webinar Schedule

March 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment

OSCYou’re missing out if you don’t already know about the great customer service, information and resources offered by OSC.

Their official name is the Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices. Just like their OSC nickname, all of their services are user friendly and backed by serious credentials, expertise and resources.

Advocating for clients rights to work and making it easier for employers to hire them is something we do on a regular basis. OSC is THE go to resource we all need to know about.

Click here to see a new schedule of free OSC webinars and check out Higher webinar archives and a previous blog post to dig deeper.

 

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Let’s Meet! When and Where?

January 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Refugee employment and margaritas go so well together! Photo credit: another native Texan

The chance to exchange stories with each other in real time is rare and valuable. We all crave peer connection beyond email, phone calls, social media and virtual learning opportunities.

Higher will be at the following events/cities and we’d love to meet you there.

February 11-13 State Refugee Services Consultation in Jacksonville, FL

March 4-5 FMIP Refugee Livelihoods Conference in Dallas, TX

May 4-6 NAWDP Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV

Get in touch in advance to propose a gathering in your favorite venue and be sure to find us during these events.

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Your 5 Favorite Posts from 2014

January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Homer-Simpson-wingnuts-dohHere are your 5 favorite posts from 2014 based on blog stats.

  1. Innovative New Refugee Employment Strategy in Colorado (06/03)
  2. Happy New Year and Happy Birthday (12/30)
  3. Free Online Tool to Identify Key Words (09/03)
  4. Free Picture Vocabulary Guides (07/08)
  5. Job Readiness Activities and Client Choice (12/21)
  6. And mine, because Doh: Failed Drug Tests: It’s Gonna Happen (03/16)

Our blog has more than 600 subscribers after just 15 months In the past 9 months alone, more than 35,000 viewers have opened a post.

Share the wealth. Tell your colleagues and help them sign up by entering their email address on our website (http://www.higheradvantage.org)

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Refugees in the News Over the Holidays

January 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment

IRC New Years Eve Ball Drop. Photo Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for IRC

Here are three holiday stories you might have missed. Hope they help you extend the energy and relaxation you’re feeling fresh from a break.

1. Refugee Drops the Ball in Time Square on New Years Eve: The IRC was the official partner of the Times Square Alliance New Years Eve ball drop. Click here and here to read more about the refugees who helped ring in the New Year. So cool, right?

2. Pope Francis Calls Iraqi Refugees for Christmas: Click here to read about a great opportunity to raise global awareness about the growing number of refugees worldwide and send hope to some refugees we might resettle in the future.

3. Turkey Grants Strengthened Legal Status to Syrian Refugees: Increased legal status, including identification cards is expected to improve legal work opportunities and access to other benefits. Not a bad holiday gift. Click here to read more.

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Chance to be Eligible to Win an iPad over the Holidays!

December 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This sleek, new 16gb iPad Air could be yours on 01/18/15!
Sign-up for Higher’s Online Learning Institute before 8pm EST on Tuesday, 12/16

On Wednesday, 12/17, we’ll be announcing a contest ONLY for refugee employment professionals already signed up for a username and password in Higher’s Online Learning Institute.

If you’re among the 500+ learners already using these resources, you’re set. Stay tuned for contest details via email.

Feel free to share this link (http://learning.higheradvantage.org?keyname=Contest&keypass=ipad&autologin=true) with your colleagues so they can enter to win, too.

Caveat: Only employment service providers are eligible. We’re thinking about how to offer a similar opportunity to job seekers/clients, who aren’t eligible for this contest. Sorry LIRS headquarters colleagues, we can’t enter to win, either.

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Help Educated Refugee Voices Be Heard

December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
imprintHere’s a great chance for your college-educated clients to contribute their opinions to a national survey.

IMPRINT, a national coalition of organizations active in immigrant professional integration, is conducting a survey of college-educated immigrants in six U.S. cities and they’ve asked for our help.

Additional responses are needed from Boston Detroit Miami Seattle and San Jose, CA

Please share the survey links below with your immigrant networks. You can also use this flyer for on-site referrals. It is available in four languages:

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aaa4 Vietnamese

The survey deadline has been extended to December 20 and an incentive has been added. Survey responses are confidential, however, all those who provide contact information and agree to a follow-up interview will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. (Those who already completed the survey and provided contact info have been entered automatically).

The goal of the survey is to document the factors that help immigrant professionals to succeed, and the barriers that can hold them back. Results will be publicly announced in March 2015.

For further details about the project, made possible with funding from the Knight Foundation, click here. Contact Stacey Simon, Coalition Director for IMPRINT, by phone 212-219-7988 or via email [email protected] with any questions that you may have about the project.

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Job Opportunity: In New Orleans!

December 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment

job opportunityCatholic Charities is hiring an Employment Specialist for their New Orleans , LA resettlement office. They’re hiring right now.

I got to meet their entire team a few months ago. They’re fun, motivated, skilled and would be great to work with. Plus, jazz, food, Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street.

Click here to download a job description. You can apply online at http://www.ccano.org/jobs or email a resume to [email protected].

 

 

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment

TurkeyMany of us are already traveling or cooking for tomorrow. If any of you have special Thanksgiving events for clients and would like to share photos or ideas around this unique US celebration, we’ll be happy to share them on our blog. Higher social media and blog posts will continue from Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!

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Ebola Scare: Updates and Talking Points

October 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

ebolaHere are updated information and resources to help all of us address ebola-related fears and keep everyone well informed and feeling safe. Click here for more from previous blog posts.

1. ORR will hold a webinar with stakeholders and grantees with information about ebola response on Thursday, October 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 EST. No advance registration is required. Click here to join the meeting. The toll-free audio dial in number is (800)- 779-9348, passcode 4684294#

2. There were only 37 FY14 arrivals from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. State partners will be notified in advance of future arrivals from these countries. Click here to download the complete Centers for Disease Control (CDC) bulletin here.

3. There are increasing reports about discrimination and the effects on people perceived to be a health threat. Click here to download CDC talking points you could use when talking to clients, employers or other community stakeholders.

As a front line service provider, I was never fully aware of how much ORR, voluntary agencies and other national actors do to anticipate and mitigate the negative impact of all kinds of crises, media coverage and public reactions to them. These resources and information from ORR is just one example of how national leadership supports our work.

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Baltimore Employment Workshop: Register NOW

October 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Higher's Employment Workshop 11/10-11

Bohs, boats, harbors and free breakfast. We’re hosting in our home town, where we know all the best post-training hangouts.

The agenda for Higher’s November 10-11 in-person training event is coming together! Highlights include:

  • Learn what happens before we start to resettle a new population, like Syrians, from PRM and CAL!
  • Share experience and ideas with your peers from across the country.
  • Check out new eLearning trainings to boost your job readiness activities.
  • Get practical information about Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Self-Care, Adjusting Expectations with highly-skilled clients and MORE.

Click here to see a complete draft agenda and access all of the information you need to plan your attendance. Monday, October 27 is the registration deadline so act fast.

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