Special Refugee Employment Programs

Refugee Employment Services (RES)

Helping refugees integrate into the workforce provides great returns in reducing or discontinuing reliance on public assistance, increasing earned wages and investing in our communities.  In collaboration with Employment Action Center, Refugee Employment Services assist recently arrived refugees to obtain a first job as early as possible after arrival and during their first 5 years of residency.  Once employed, RES can help refugee workers access additional community resources to help them develop a career advancement plan that will bring the refugee family closer to self-sufficiency.

RES Services may include: 

- Assistance with filling out job applications and creating a resume

RES Eligibility Criteria:

- Confirmed refugee status

- Has lived in US for 5 years or less

- Enrolled in MFIP or DWP Program

Refugee Social Services (RSS)

In collaboration with Employment Action Center, The Refugee Social Service Program assist recently arrived refugees to become engaged with community services and programs such as mental health services, child care services, youth after-school programs and/or community programs.

RSS Services may include:

- Field trips and workshops to familiarize refugees with available programs, events

  and activities for children, youth and families

- Connecting families to have the opportunity to form a network of support in their

  community through the Welcoming Circles

RSS Eligibility Criteria:

- Confirmed refugee status

- Lived in US for 5 years or less