NEW YORK – New York to invest $ 1.1 million in the new program Professional Pathways for High-Skilled Immigration, or Career Paths for Highly Skilled Immigrants, to help eligible immigrants find jobs commensurate with their experience in the state.
In addition, the partnership with AlbanyCanCode with an additional $ 100,000 commitment to offer new basic digital literacy classes and training courses in software until August 2022.
The announcement was made by the New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) as part of the recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month.
These programs will help New York respond to the job market in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis by helping new Americans fully utilize their potential and gain meaningful employment.
“Many immigrants worked as essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis providing key services for New Yorkers and I cannot think of a better way to honor immigrants than by offering them the opportunity to combine their experience with job placement and increase their literacy skills. digital, “said New York State Secretary Rossana Rosado. “The new program Professional Pathway for highly skilled immigrants will help New York State rebuild better and is the latest example of New York’s continued commitment to immigrant empowerment and workforce development. “
HERE THE TWO PROGRAMS:
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED IMMIGRANTS
The program NYS Professional Pathways, or Career Pathways for Highly-Skilled Immigrants, will enable highly-skilled immigrants to overcome barriers to professional development by selecting, training, and / or renewing participants’ credentials and identifying job placement opportunities for low-income immigrants in the regions of the state where this program is launched.
Organizations provisionally awarded contracts under this program will work with ONA to coordinate with employers and workforce development boards in their regions to ensure they are leveraging existing workforce development initiatives that are working to fill the gaps. employment, especially given the change in job skills and needs as a result of COVID-19.
The six regions and organizations offering the program are:
- Bronx / Manhattan / Staten Island: International Rescue Committee.
- Brooklyn / Queens: Upwardly Global.
- Capital South Region: US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
- Central NY: InterFaith Works.
- Mohawk Valley: Downtown.
- Western New York – Buffalo International Institute.
Upwardly Global, a national leader in immigrant workforce development, will act as the lead agency. In this function, Upwardly Global He will lead the state network of ONA job coaches and provide expert guidance and technical assistance to the program in different regions of the state.
Recruitment of program participants Professional Pathways It will begin in July and more information will be shared in that month.
What are the requirements to participate in the program?
- Have prior experience in higher education and employment outside of the United States.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Meet the low-income program requirements.
How can I obtain more information?
Those interested in participating in the program can call the New Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636. You will find more information on this website.
PROGRAMA “NEW AMERICANS CAN CODE“
ONA will expand its pilot program Immigrants can code in partnership with AlbanyCanCode to offer additional basic digital literacy classes and software training courses through August 2022 under the renamed program New Americans Can Code.
ONA launched the program to ensure that low-income immigrants, particularly those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, have access to more advanced digital literacy education and software training that are essential to building careers.
Individuals interested in participating in the program can visit this website for more information and to apply.
Other of these ONA programs are supported by funds from the Federal CARES Act, approximately $ 150,000 for the New Americans Can Code program and $ 1.1 million for the Professional Pathways program, and are open to any immigrant with a family income equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
For more information visit this website.
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