IMPRINT

Collecting better data on #immigrants & #refugees can help services address the employment barriers & labor shortages noted in @USDOL 's Bridging the Gap report. Read about the states using surveys & databases to inform their policies & practices: ow.ly/ebM550TJStB

Industry-specific English programs in health care, teaching, & engineering can help #immigrant professionals overcome #languagebarriers & streamline the pathways to employment highlighted in @USDOL 's Bridging the Gap for New Americans report. Read: ow.ly/J98s50TwJ2H

State-led occupational licensing reforms can help fill key labor shortages with internationally trained immigrants. Read how #Maryland, #Virginia, & #Utah are leading the way in doing just that. WES takes a deep-dive into @USDOL 's Bridging the Gap report: ow.ly/Lzki50TpjmE

Workforce navigators help address labor shortages & support #newcomers facing workforce challenges according to the @USDOL Bridging the Gap for New Americans study. Read about 3 workforce navigation initiatives expanding #economicinclusion: ow.ly/9ebS50ThBXX

We were gratified to see the recently released Bridging the Gap for New Americans report. Read WES' response, “Amplifying the Impact: Bridging the Gap for New Americans”, offering policy recommendations to @USDOL & other government departments. Read: ow.ly/hrNZ50T5kzH

Let's bridge health care gaps in NY! Read this compelling piece from @NYN_media advocating for NY SB7002 by @Sen_Gounardes. It opens pathways to licensure for trained #immigrants & #refugees to join our #healthcare workforce. ow.ly/PTMl50Rk68h

The IMPRINT Coalition applauds @USDOL’s release of the #BridgingTheGap for New Americans Study. We thank our coalition members who advocated the legislation that made this study possible! Read more here: ow.ly/52Bp50RivS2

Progress! Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act. If passed, states & community-based orgs will have access to grants to provide career support to internationally educated health workers. Read: ow.ly/K6h350RbPGC

Welcome to the 14 new members joining IMPRINT this year! Since 2011, IMPRINT has worked to advance policies & programs that support the inclusion of #immigrants & people who have experienced forced migration. IMPRINT is now a 43-member coalition. Read: wes.org/partners/global-tale…

Today, Virginia Delegate @KathyKLTran and IMPRINT members @UpwardlyGlobal’s Elizabeth Madjlesi, @TIMGA_’s Mohamed Khalif, and @CWS_global’s Nuha Muntasser discussed practical tools and strategies to support effective state-level policy advocacy. #WESForum2023

Apply to our coalition by TOMORROW, Oct 13! Advance public policies that support the economic inclusion of immigrants & forcibly displaced people with a network of national service providers, advocates, & educational institutions! impact-wes.org/join-imprint #JoinIMPRINT

Apply to our coalition by this Friday, Oct 13! Be part of a network of national service providers, advocates, & educational institutions committed to advancing public policies that support the economic inclusion of immigrants & forcibly displaced people! impact-wes.org/join-imprint

During the #FederalHealthCareAdvocacy Days we engaged with 43 congressional offices in 28 states to advocate the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act, PATH Act, and IMGs Assistance Act! If passed these bills would promote an inclusive workforce for all.

Thanks @TIMGA_ @IRAP @restore_edu @JFCS Louisville @NatImmForum @RefugeeAdvcyLab Welcome Back Center of Suburban #Maryland @GlobalCleveland @RefugeesIntl @CWS_CROP @MaineRights for advocating the Immigrants in Nursing & Allied Health Act, PATH Act, & IMG Assistance Act with us!

Put your organization at the forefront of economic inclusion for immigrants and refugees by applying to join the IMPRINT coalition! Join the national movement and contribute to inclusive workplace reforms: impact-wes.org/join-imprint

Is your organization looking for opportunities to increase the economic inclusion of immigrants and people who have been forcibly displaced? Join IMPRINT to be a part of a movement that's championing critical workforce reforms! impact-wes.org/join-imprint

The International Medical Graduates Assistance Act, the Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act, and the Professional’s Access to Health Workforce Integration Act were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. Read more: ow.ly/2jqK50OwYIf

IMPRINT member @HighlineTBirds hosts the Puget Sound Welcome Back Center that supports int'lly trained health workers through career & educational services. This #NationalNursesDay, find out how our coalition works to ensure a more inclusive workforce: ow.ly/fzHg50OgWQp

Congress must pass the #AfghanAdjustmentAct. Join us @UpwardlyGlobal’s Twitter Chat on Wednesday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about this urgent need. #ISupportAAA