For many Hispanic immigrants, arriving in the United States represents the opportunity to build a better future, but it also involves facing challenges to continue practicing the professions in which they were trained in their countries of origin.
With the aim of helping these professionals reintegrate into the labor market U.S, Link FoundationIn collaboration with the Hispanic Federation organization, it launched “Navigating the US Job Market Initiative”, a completely free and virtual training program.
The program offers tools to strengthen professional skills and facilitates the search for employment opportunities.
Under the slogan “Your talent wasn’t left behind. Neither will your future,” the initiative seeks to support immigrants with technical or university degrees who are currently not working in their areas of expertise due to barriers to entry into the workforce. labor market U.S..
“Migrating doesn’t mean starting from scratch. The knowledge and talent we bring are still valuable. We want more professionals in our community to find the tools and confidence to create new opportunities,” said representatives from Link Foundation.
Free training adapted to the pace of each participant
One of the main advantages of the program is that the training is delivered entirely online, allowing participants to access resources from anywhere and organize their learning according to their schedules and needs.
According to Pedro Cordido of Link Foundation, “it is not necessary to wait for the start of a new program. People who meet the requirements can begin their training as soon as they register.”
Participants will have access for 12 months, starting from their registration, to different training and professional development courses.
Among the available tools are the creation and updating of resumes, strategies for finding employment in the United States, preparation for job interviews, and the creation of professional networks, known as "networking".
The program also includes resources to update knowledge and strengthen skills in sectors such as technology, health, engineering, finance, business, and education.
“These tools aim to enable immigrant professionals to leverage the experience and knowledge acquired in their countries of origin to identify new opportunities for career growth.
Who can participate in the program?
The initiative is aimed at immigrants residing in the United Statesyou, with priority for those who live in North Carolina.
To participate, interested individuals must have completed technical or university studies, not be currently employed in their profession, and possess an intermediate level of English. They must also have a valid work permit or a pending application for one.
An important aspect is that no prior work experience in the United States is required, which expands the possibilities of participation for professionals who have not yet managed to join their respective work fields in the country.
Registration is open and spaces are limited.
Registration for this training is now open and participation is completely free. Due to limited spaces, interested individuals are advised to review the requirements and complete the registration process on the website. Link Foundation.
Link Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Charlotte, dedicated to promoting the professional development and entrepreneurship of Latino and immigrant communities through initiatives in education, technology, and artificial intelligence.
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