Upwardly Global

Upwardly Global We help immigrant & refugee professionals restart their careers in the U.S. at their full potential.

Free career coaching • Employer partnerships • 25+ years of impact
Join our community for resources, success stories, and opportunities. Upwardly Global's founder, Jane Leu, was working in the refugee resettlement field and toured a New York poultry production plant that was considered a model employer for refugees. The owner introduced Jane to two of his best employees: a former engineer from I

raq and a surgeon from Bosnia. Disheartened by the loss of talent, Jane realized there was no infrastructure to help highly skilled immigrants and refugees regain their careers and contribute to the U.S. Jane launched Upwardly Global in 2000 from her kitchen table and began equipping work-authorized newcomers with the tools to rebuild their professional careers. Today, Upwardly Global is a national organization with offices in four metropolitan areas. We have matched thousands of immigrants with jobs that leverage their professional experience and skills, and we continue to pursue Jane’s vision of a nation where country of origin is not a barrier to success.

Finding great talent shouldn't mean overhauling your entire recruitment process.That's why we built Upwardly Global Fetc...
05/25/2026

Finding great talent shouldn't mean overhauling your entire recruitment process.
That's why we built Upwardly Global Fetch.

Fetch is an AI-powered tool for HiredScore customers that seamlessly connects recruiters to our network of globally credentialed, work-authorized immigrant and refugee professionals, right inside the workflows you already use.

Here's what you get:
🔍 Skills-first candidate matching
🤖 Automated active and passive candidate recommendations
🔗 Custom API integration with HiredScore (no extra platforms, no extra cost)

The talent is already there. Fetch just helps you find it.

Are you a HiredScore customer? Learn more about how Fetch can work for your team: https://marketplace.workday.com/en-US/apps/549280/upwardly-global-fetch

You already know what you bring.Years of experience.Skills you’ve built.Work you’ve done.If you’re struggling to be seen...
05/22/2026

You already know what you bring.

Years of experience.
Skills you’ve built.
Work you’ve done.

If you’re struggling to be seen and recognized for your skills and value, know that you’re facing the same challenge many immigrants have faced and overcome. A new system doesn’t erase what you’ve accomplished, you just need to learn to navigate it differently.

If you’re a work-authorized immigrant professional with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent training, there are ways to help your experience translate and stand out.

🔗 Learn more about our free career coaching program here: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/free-expert-coaching/

"To lead the world, the U.S. cannot afford to ignore any of its talent."In our 2025 Annual Report, Gregory Haile speaks ...
05/21/2026

"To lead the world, the U.S. cannot afford to ignore any of its talent."

In our 2025 Annual Report, Gregory Haile speaks directly to why this work matters, both for the individuals we serve and for the entire nation.

In 2025, we served 13,000+ jobseekers, placed 1,730+ in skill-aligned careers, and confirmed through a LinkedIn data breakthrough that more than 35,000 alumni have secured employment over 25 years.

In 2026, we plan to expand that impact by:

- Leveraging AI to address systemic hiring barriers.
- Deepening cross-sector partnerships that prioritize immigrant communities.
- Building data infrastructure that accurately reflects the long-term impact of our work.

If you'd like to read more about our work and the vision for the road ahead, take a look at our 2025 Annual Report: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/news/annual-report-2025/

: Struggling to answer "Tell me about a time when…" interview questions? The S.T.A.R. method is your framework:⭐ Situat...
05/20/2026

: Struggling to answer "Tell me about a time when…" interview questions? The S.T.A.R. method is your framework:

⭐ Situation: What was the context?
⭐ Task: What was your role or responsibility?
⭐ Action: What specific steps did YOU take?
⭐ Result: What was the outcome or impact?

This simple framework helps you walk employers through real examples of your skills in action, going beyond your resume to show how you think, work, and deliver results.

05/18/2026

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be too.

Every day, internationally trained professionals arrive in the U.S. ready to contribute their skills, experience, and resilience. And yet, too many face barriers to rebuilding their careers.

A Upwardly Global, we help immigrant and refugee professionals restart their careers through programs designed to meet jobseekers wherever they are in their journey:

— Direct supports jobseekers through career coaching, workforce readiness programming, and digital resources
— Connect partners with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and workforce agencies to better support immigrant communities
— Talent works with employer partners to connect recruiters and hiring managers with immigrant talent

Because when newcomers can fully contribute, communities grow stronger, businesses become more innovative, and our economy benefits.

If you’d like to support our work, click the to contribute today and share this post to spread the word.

Have you registered for our FREE virtual event on May 21st?Career-Readiness Series: Tailoring a Job Application will gui...
05/18/2026

Have you registered for our FREE virtual event on May 21st?

Career-Readiness Series: Tailoring a Job Application will guide you through how to tailor your job application to stand out, from analyzing job descriptions and customizing your resume and cover letter with relevant keywords, to aligning your skills to employer needs and optimizing for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

You'll also learn how to leverage AI tools and build an interview preparation toolkit that sets you up for success. This event is free and open to all! Register here: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/events/career-readiness-series-tailoring-a-job-application-2/

Immigrant talent is shaping the future of the U.S. workforce and economy.A recent Deloitte article cited that between 20...
05/15/2026

Immigrant talent is shaping the future of the U.S. workforce and economy.

A recent Deloitte article cited that between 2022 and 2024, the foreign-born labor force expanded at an average annual rate of 4%, compared to 1.1% for the native-born workforce. At the same time, population growth is slowing, placing increased importance on labor force participation to sustain long-term economic growth.

The impact is especially pronounced among highly skilled workers. Immigrants:
- Represent ~5% of the workforce, yet generate over 10% of national labor income
- Contribute nearly one-third of U.S. innovation
- Account for more than 25% of all patents, including 44% in the tech sector

These trends reinforce the importance of recognizing and integrating globally trained talent into the workforce. Explore the full analysis and how immigration will play an essential role in shaping the future of US economic growth: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/economy/spotlight/us-immigration-impact-us-economy.html

05/14/2026

Did you know that you can gain exclusive access to our events for jobseekers by signing up through the Upwardly Global Learning Platform?

In May, we have opportunities coming up to hear from LinkedIn experts about how to level up your job search, explore job opportunities across our employer partners, and learn about tailoring your job application to your desired role.

While some of these events are for those currently participating in our career coaching program, others are available to anyone who signs up for the Learning Platform! All you have to do is sign up at the and look out for an email from Upwardly Global about next steps. See you there! 🫡

We're hosting a FREE virtual event and you're invited! 💼Whether you're actively job searching or just getting started, k...
05/13/2026

We're hosting a FREE virtual event and you're invited! 💼

Whether you're actively job searching or just getting started, knowing how to tailor your application can make all the difference between being overlooked and getting the call.

Join us for our Career-Readiness Series: Tailoring a Job Application on May 21st and walk away with practical, actionable skills you can use right away.

We’ll cover:
🔹 How to analyze job descriptions like a pro
🔹 Customizing your resume and cover letter with the right keywords
🔹 Optimizing your application for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
🔹 Leveraging AI tools to strengthen your application
🔹 Building an interview preparation toolkit

Register for free here: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/events/career-readiness-series-tailoring-a-job-application-2/

25 years. 35,000+ lives changed. And we're just getting started. 🧡Our 2025 Annual Report is a celebration of the milesto...
05/11/2026

25 years. 35,000+ lives changed. And we're just getting started. 🧡

Our 2025 Annual Report is a celebration of the milestones, partnerships, and human stories that define a quarter century of clearing a path for progress.

Inside you'll find the impact of our community in 2025: 13,000+ jobseekers served, 1,730+ placed in skill-aligned careers, and $72M contributed to the U.S. economy by this year's placements alone.

But behind every number is a person. A career reclaimed. A family strengthened. A community enriched. This report belongs to every jobseeker, volunteer, partner, donor, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Thank you. 🌍

Download the full 2025 report and explore the impact here: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/news/annual-report-2025/

05/08/2026

When Shafic arrived in the U.S. from Uganda, he found himself starting over — no network, no guidance, and no clear pathway back to the healthcare career he had already built.

It wasn’t until he connected with Upwardly Global that he began to find his footing again. Through our support for International Medical Graduates, Shafic navigated the complicated, often discouraging path to U.S. licensure and reclaimed the professional future he had worked so hard for.

Today, we’re celebrating his Match Day success, and the countless hours of persistence and belief that made this moment possible. Congratulations, Shafic! 💫

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