Community colleges: #immigrants & #refugees can overcome employment barriers with your support! This FREE WES resource addresses credential recognition issues, limited professional networks, language gaps, & more. Download the #communitycollege resource: ow.ly/pYpz50R6Z6B

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed HB 995, which creates a pathway to licensure for international medical graduates. WES applauds our partners and sponsor Del. Kathy Tran for promoting economic inclusion in #VA. Learn more on our policy tracker: wes.org/partners/wes-u…

On April 4, Homeland Security issued a new regulation extending certain work permits to 540 days, enabling immigrants to continue to contribute to the U.S. economy! Read more The Hill: thehill.com/latino/4573404… #WorkPermitsNow

WES partners are opening doors for international medical graduates (IMGs) to re-enter the #healthcare sector with the support of the WES #SIIPDemo Opportunity. Read about how the African Bridge Network & The International Medical Graduates Academy are creating opportunities for IMGs: ow.ly/ZeO850RcvoR

CareerLadder offers economic opportunities & professional development for #immigrants & #refugees, while providing resources for #employers who want to build a diverse workforce. This new WES partner has joined the GTB U.S. program map in #Nebraska! Visit: ow.ly/1gmu50RaNez

We're thrilled to collaborate with NY legislators on NY SB7002, reinforcing New York's welcoming stance for immigrants! Let's uphold NY's reputation as an inclusive state and promote a robust health workforce.

Community colleges: #immigrants & #refugees can overcome employment barriers with your support! This FREE WES resource addresses credential recognition issues, limited professional networks, language gaps, & more. Download the #communitycollege resource: ow.ly/pYpz50R6Z6B

#Philanthropic partnerships can support #immigrant & rural communities, as discussed by WES's Lauren Crain & Lea Tienou-Gustafson at the Workforce Matters #FurtherTogether conference in #Virginia on April 2-4. Ascendium's Education Philanthropy Industrial Commons

We congratulate #Maine and Maine Governor for establishing an Office of New Americans to facilitate the integration of newcomers and support an inclusive economy for all. Check out this article by NEWS CENTER Maine to learn more: ow.ly/vRm550RoqhG

#Iowa’s @IAGoverno has signed SF 477! This bill will expand pathways to licensure for internationally trained physicians, support a welcoming #workforce, & promote economic mobility of #newcomers. Learn more on our policy tracker: wes.org/partners/wes-u… #newamericans

The Bridging the Gap for New Americans Study, released by U.S. Department of Labor, was informed by the WES GTB U.S. Program Map, which features programs that foster the career advancement of #immigrants & #refugees. Read the study: ow.ly/PeuI50RvcT3 Visit the Map: ow.ly/g39050RvcT1

International medical graduates in Florida will now have expanded pathways to licensure. The state enacted a bill that could lead to more than 30,000 Cuban doctors benefiting from this measure! Read: ow.ly/PRT750RCg5V

Interested in furthering #immigrant inclusion in through your practice, research, or policymaking? Explore strategies with this virtual session at the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research & Policy conference TOMORROW, May 22. Register: ow.ly/mPyA50RKwqe

Without action, Dr. Islam & many other internationally trained doctors may soon be unable to practice in #NewYork. Bill S7002B needs to pass by June 6 to ensure qualified physicians can continue providing essential care & address health care shortages. ow.ly/Z0Cb50RYUjt

#Wisconsin is stepping up to address immigrant & refugee #economicinclusion! The Immigrant & Refugee Support Summit was an opportunity to explore newcomer inclusion with WES #SIIP partners @WisconsinDCF, @WisconsinTechColleges, & Wisconsin Literacy. Read: ow.ly/x9iv50SkiLu

New GTB U.S. Program Map addition! Why Hire Immigrants is an organization dedicated to promoting #diversity in the workplace, showcasing the invaluable skills & perspectives #immigrants offer. Learn more about their mission: ow.ly/sPQu50Sj56A

#Massachusetts leg will vote to include Physician Pathway Act in its omnibus economic bill tomorrow. Learn more about how MA can create paths to licensure for immigrants and refugees.

Do you guide internationally trained #newcomers in re–launching their careers in the U.S.? This blog from WES & partner SwitchboardTA shows how your support can help them leverage their skills & experience to secure meaningful employment. Read: ow.ly/kahE50SmtrJ

Check out the latest addition to WES' U.S. Program Map! EASTCONN Adult Ed offers English language instruction, & specialized training in healthcare & manufacturing, to #immigrants in #Connecticut. Discover other innovative programs across the U.S.: ow.ly/vSBp50SuNVY

Congratulations to the #Maryland Board of Nursing & the Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland for contributing to a more inclusive pathway for internationally trained nurses. Nearly 80 nurses expected join the State's health care workforce! Read: ow.ly/ao9o50SFxXp.