Job Finding Assistance | Upwardly Global
Assistance for work-authorized, high-skilled immigrants, refugees and asylees in securing employment by providing job-search training, individual coaching, job readiness training and connections to employers.
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Physical Address
4753 N. Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Application process
(1) Visit the website and follow the directions for opening a free online account (2) Qualified applicants will be directed to the application form for the full program (3) Call for detailed information on all programs offered, no walk-ins
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
Call to confirm any requirements. May include VISA or immigration status documents from list found via https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/career-coaching/ ; proof of residency in participating states; Education certificate/proof of bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training
Eligibility
Have a permanent resident/refugee/asylee or affirmative pending asylum status with full work authorization; Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from a non-U.S. institution; Residing in Illinois; Have been living in the U.S. for 7 years or less; Have some professional work experience outside the U.S. ; Access to a computer; Be able to speak, read, and write intermediate to fluent English.
Languages
Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian
Service area
CA
WI
OH
TX
CT
TN
NJ
WA
NC
PA
NY
DC
MN
IL
MD
VA
GA
IN
Agency info
Upwardly Global
Helps work-authorized, high-skilled immigrants, refugees and asylees secure employment by providing job-search training, individual coaching and connections to employers.