.ALIANZA AMERICAS in #Chicago, Illinois, is receiving a $100K grant from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund to amplify the influence of #immigrants & #refugees as part of the Elevating Migrant Leadership initiative. Visit: ow.ly/Wo3a50TRHa2 #BuildingInclusiveFutures

This week at #SOCAP24 WES hosted a panel, “Unlocking Maximum Impact: A Roadmap to 100% Mission-Aligned Investing at a Global Social Enterprise,” and shared our journey towards 100% mission-aligned investing by 2030. Learn about WES' investment policy: wes.org/social-impact/…

WES recently announced that it is contributing almost $400K into a new scholarship initiative to support #refugee students. This initiative is possible thanks to collaboration with three partner orgs; Community Sponsorship Hub, WUSC - EUMC, & SNHU. Read: ow.ly/Uy8s50TTJ2O

Last week at #SOCAP2024, our Senior Director Smitha Das moderated a panel with Jim Sorenson, @Santhosh, and @brianboland on broad-based ownership models. The panel highlighted how those models can help bridge the wealth gap and create new pathways to build assets.

Havenly in #NewHaven, Connecticut, is receiving a $100K grant from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund to amplify the influence of #immigrants & #refugees as part of the Elevating Migrant Leadership initiative. Visit: ow.ly/RMqX50TRHf5 #BuildingInclusiveFutures

Are you helping #newcomers achieve career success? Join our webinar with partner SwitchboardTA on Nov 13 at 2:00 PM EST to learn how to help your clients navigate career pathways & utilize their education, skills, & experience in the U.S. Register: ow.ly/CKtb50U1uxr

#Refugees & #employers met to explore new job opportunities & fill open positions at today's Regina Refugee Hiring Event in #Saskatchewan. Candidates may walk away with a job offer from employers like Sun Life Canada, Scotiabank, NGIT Services Inc., & Booster Juice. #WelcomingEconomy

IN 2 DAYS: Are you helping #newcomers achieve career success? Join our webinar with partner SwitchboardTA on Nov 13 at 2:00 PM EST to learn how to help your clients navigate career pathways & utilize their education & experience in the U.S. Register: ow.ly/CKtb50U1uxr

Education transforms lives. At last week's CBIE | BCEI conference, we shared insights from a new article on international student trends in Canada. Understanding these patterns can guide policies that promote economic growth and student success. Read now: ow.ly/QYkY50U7b8F

Employee ownership is a powerful tool for creating more equitable workplaces. Read our latest blog to learn how our partners Apis & Heritage and Democracy At Work are helping shape the next generation of investment leaders to drive change: wes.org/transforming-w…

Our CEO Esther Benjamin spoke with Forbes India about trends with Indian talent seeking opportunities abroad and WES’ role in empowering this mobility. Watch the full interview: ow.ly/SRmT50UboPP #GlobalMobility #HigherEducation

In conversation with IndiaToday, our CEO Esther Benjamin discusses how WES facilitates global talent mobility by focusing on key trends. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=vYNfSs… #GlobalMobility #HigherEducation

In her latest op-ed for The Hill Times, our Managing Director, Canada, Shamira Madhany, highlights how to reframe immigration conversations and empower newcomers in Canada to contribute to our communities and economy. Read more: hilltimes.com/story/2024/12/…

As our 50th anniversary year comes to a close, we want to express gratitude to our partners, customers, and collaborators. Thank you for your support and all we’ve accomplished together. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

The 2024 WES Mariam Assefa Fund Ambassador Program proudly awarded $100K USD in donations across 10 migrant-serving orgs with the help of participating WES staff who conducted research & provided funding recommendations. Read about the chosen orgs: ow.ly/hB0g50UAJ1a

Congratulations to WES partner NWNY for celebrating ten years of helping over 2,000 #immigrant women with #workforcedevelopment, community support, and career pathways in a range of industries including clean energy, tech, and health care. Read: ow.ly/JKVh50UC4Bz

U.S. community & technical colleges: bolster your efforts to accelerate the career success of #immigrant & #refugee students by joining the WES Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program in 2025! Submit your application by Feb 3: ow.ly/vPh850UFsM8 #WorkforceInclusion

Community or technical colleges: Join a network of communities working to promote the economic inclusion of #immigrants and #refugees through the WES Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program (SIIP)! Submit your application by Feb 3: ow.ly/UHMn50UFt1e #WorkforceInclusion

Congratulations to WES’ former Executive Director & CEO, Mariam Assefa, on receiving the The PIE News 2024 Lifetime Impact Award. Her work laid the foundation of WES’ mission to support immigrants, refugees, and international students worldwide. Read more: ow.ly/q8ju50ULesr

WES is accepting proposals from institutions that are committed to promoting immigrant & refugee economic inclusion in the U.S., as part of the WES Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program (SIIP). Submit your application by Feb 3: ow.ly/Rcnr50UFvMv #WorkforceInclusion