Workforce & Vocational Training

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Improving the Educational Outcomes of California’s Immigrant Youth: A National Imperative

A webinar for the release of an innovative cross-system analysis examining California state policies and local practices that promote the success of English Language Learners (ELLs) and immigrants through the educational system, along with recommendations for building on these efforts.

Critical Choices in Post-Recession California: Investing in the Educational and Career Success of Immigrant Youth

California's budget crisis gutted adult education and cut college enrollment by nearly half a million, deepening gaps for immigrant youth at every level of education.

State-Level Initiatives to Address Brain Waste Among Highly Educated Immigrants and Refugees: Special Focus on Nurses, Engineers, and Teachers

A discussion of data compiled by MPI on brain waste among foreign-trained nurses, engineers, and teachers, with updates on three state-level initiatives—in Illinois, Washington, and Massachusetts—that are working to analyze and address challenges faced by immigrants and refugees with degrees and training in these fields.

Education Reform in a Changing Georgia: Promoting High School and College Success for Immigrant Youth

Georgia's education reforms consistently miss immigrant youth and English Learners, deepening graduation and college access gaps for one in five young Georgians.

Thinking Regionally to Compete Globally- A presentation in Guatemala on the Regional Migration Study Group

This briefing in Guatemala City (in English and Spanish) highlighted the MPI Regional Migration Study Group’s final report, which outlines the demographic, economic, and social forces reshaping Mexico and Central America, as well as changing migration dynamics with the United States.

Tackling Brain Waste among Immigrant Professionals: Initiatives to Improve the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

This event marked the release of MPI's final project report on international cooperation for the mutual recognition of foreign credentials. Report authors were joined by government professionals and the CEO of Upwardly Global.

2013 E Pluribus Unum Prizes Awards Ceremony

This awards ceremony honored the 2013 winners of the E Pluribus Unum Prizes, which provides $50,000 prizes to exceptional U.S. immigrant integration initiatives. The awardees took part in a panel discussion with White House and state officials, followed by remarks from Congressman Luis Gutierrez and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.