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Employers willing to extend a hand to refugees have a lot
to gain
Refugees and
asylees are legally eligible to work in the US, and have the required social
security cards and I-9 documents. Refugees and asylees tend to be loyal
employees who are grateful for the opportunities they are offered. The generally
have excellent attendance, are often willing to work overtime, and may remain in
the same job for years. In addition, their diverse backgrounds can bring
cultural enrichment to your workplace.
Refugees’ work backgrounds vary from unskilled to highly skilled professionals.
Some come to this country with extensive experience and training as engineers,
nurses, physicians, technicians, teachers, and community workers. Because of
differences in licensing or training, these individuals may require some
additional education or training to meet U.S. standards. In the interim, most
take less skilled positions.
Many of
the refugees we assist take entry-level jobs in assembly, transportation,
hospitality, production, and warehousing. We work with employers to ensure that
the refugees and asylees we send you have knowledge, skills, and aptitudes that
are a good match for your employment needs. If needed, we can assist in training
and orientation of your new employee, and we can provide a translator for the
initial training period (average 1 to 2 days) at no cost to company. You also
may qualify for certain tax credits and training incentives.
You can work with us
by sending us your job orders and by telling other employers how satisfied you
are with your refugee employees. If you are an employer who wishes to hire
refugees, please contact T. J. Ashaye, Job Developer, at 678-686-9604
To learn
about the types of jobs we seek for our refugees, please see
Refugee Employment Program
Needs Placement Positions
on our "You Can Help" page.
Employment-related Services:
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Initial interview and assessment
identify a
refugee’s educational background and work history, focusing on transferable
knowledge, skills, and accomplishments. The refugee’s level of English
proficiency is also considered.
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Pre-employment services
begin with a
comprehensive orientation that focuses on teaching appropriate work habits.
Topics covered include how to engage in a job search, how to dress
appropriately, and how to behave during an interview. Refugees also learn
how to be a good employee, how to follow work-related rules, tips for
keeping a job once they are hired, and how to resign from a job
appropriately.
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Job
development and placement
include contacting
potential employers and obtaining firm commitments to hire refugees to fill
appropriate positions, scheduling appointments for refugees to meet
pre-screened employers, assisting with transportation to interviews and drug
testing as required, and assisting with interpretation services as required.
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Post-employment follow-up
ensures that
both the refugee and her/his employer are satisfied with the employment
match. If misunderstandings between an employee and employer are discovered,
LSG Employment Counselors serve as mediators, helping the employee to
understand her/his new workplace culture.
For more
information about Employment Services,
please contact Obaid Rasoul, Employment Counselor, at 678-686-9640
To learn
about how you can volunteer to assist the Refugee Employment Program,
please see Volunteer Positions for Refugee
Employment Program on our "You Can Help" page. |
