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A guide for navigating career development tools and resources as an immigrant or refugee.
Lincoln, NE Resources:
Cultural Centers of Lincoln
Each of our centers have a unique mission that make Lincoln a better place to call home.
CareerLadder
Advocating for professional opportunities and advancement of skilled refugees and immigrants while fostering economic opportunity and dignity through professional development.
CareerLadder’s Resource Hub - Access profession-specific resources, live and prepared courses, and professional networking as you navigate the licensure process or work towards using your educational background and work experience. Sign up for an account HERE.
Professional Pathways Program - Are you interested in using your internationally-earned degree or work experience in the United States but you don't know where to start? We can provide individualized guidance to help you leverage your credentials according to your unique goals and circumstances.
Lincoln Literacy
Free English language, adult skills, and workplace classes for immigrants, refugees, and homegrown Nebraskans throughout Lincoln. Bridgeway to a Better Life initiative offers a comprehensive solution via a continuum of services. students secure their basic English language and literacy skills with a trusted and caring tutor, then continue on through adult skills classes or tutoring leading to and through an accredited program at a partner institution, and on to a living wage, career-ladder job.
ECHO Collective
ECHO Collective connects and empowers refugee and immigrant women by providing opportunities for personal growth and building cross-cultural relationships in a nurturing environment.
StartupLNK
A resource for starting a business, with contacts offering personalized guidance for new American entrepreneurs.
National Resources:
CareerOneStop
Immigrants, refugees, and other new Americans face unique and varied barriers to employment. Use CareerOneStop’s section for New Americans to find quality employment. This resource includes an interest assessment, career profiles and videos, training locators, and job search tools such as the Job Finder, Practice Job Application, and more.