CAREERS FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS

OVERVIEW

  • Ready to enter a new career pathway? 
  • Trying to return to a career field where you have international education or experience?
  • Interested in furthering your education to access new opportunities? 
  • Hoping to advance or move up in your career?

The goal of the CAREERS program is to help refugees and immigrants integrate into Colorado’s workforce by finding fulfilling career paths. Participation in the program is a long term commitment (between 1-2 years) and requires active participation and progress towards your long-term goals. The program is not designed to help job seekers find immediate employment. 

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Participants in the CAREERS program receive the following support services:

  • Goal planning and career guidance
  • Education, certification, and licensure navigation
  • Help applying for financial aid and scholarships
  • Career coaching (resume writing, interview practice, job search, and application assistance)
  • Tutoring support 
  • Community “Meet-Ups” (meetings where we discuss education, employment, community resources, or immigration and integration topics) 
  • Transcript/diploma evaluation guidance
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals

ELIGIBILITY

The CAREERS program is open to refugees and immigrants who are one of the following:

  • Current Emily Griffith English student in levels 4 or 5
  • Must be interested in Emily Griffith Career and Technical Education (CTE) program
  • Immigrant who has foreign experience in the following fields:
    • Engineering
    • Barbering or Cosmetology

Participants in the CAREERS program also must have:

  • Intermediate English proficiency or higher
  • Work authorization or a pathway to employment
  • A current job or other means of financial stability

SCHEDULE

CAREERS participants work one-on-one with a navigator and can schedule meetings at times that are convenient for them within standard business hours. Meetings can be in-person or online. Participants can expect to meet with their navigator weekly or biweekly.

REGISTRATION STEPS FOR NEW STUDENTS

To enroll in the CAREERS program, email immigrant.services@emilygriffith.edu to see if you are eligible and to schedule an orientation meeting. Include your full name, phone number, and your career background or goal.

How to Make A Referral (for Partners)

Email referrals to immigrant.services@emilygriffith.edu. Referrals can also be made through Geneva. Select Employment for Record Type and CAREERS for Service. Do not refer clients for any other type of Employment service, as our team will not receive these referrals. Please include the client’s phone number and email address in the referral if it is not in their Geneva record. 

QUESTIONS?

Email: immigrant.services@emilygriffith.edu
Come in: 1860 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203
6th floor Welcome Desk

FAQs

This program is not designed to help you find a job immediately, but rather focuses on long-term career goals. You should only apply for the CAREERS program if you have a stable job or financial situation which will allow you to focus and work on your goals.

We can advise you on foreign degree evaluation. If you are interested in meeting with one of our staff members about a degree evaluation, please complete this interest form.

Participants in the CAREERS program should have an intermediate level of English proficiency or higher. When you meet with us for your orientation, we will assess your English level to see if you are ready to begin the program.

Yes! While the CAREERS program is located at Emily Griffith Technical College, we help students enroll in short-term training programs at other local technical colleges, community colleges, and online certification programs.

The CAREERS program requires a long-term commitment in order for it to help you achieve your goals. Most students are in this program for 1 – 2 years. 

The CAREERS program is free for eligible students!

 

Yes! The CAREERS program offers scholarships. Your Navigator will advise you on additional financial aid and help you apply for additional educational funding.

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