Much of the nation’s immigrant workforce is made up of individuals who have training, experience, or foreign college degrees that they acquired before coming to the states. Regardless of experience or training, immigrants are often concentrated in low-to-middle skill jobs and struggle to gain economic mobility.
The Welcoming Center (TWC) is a nonprofit located in Center City Philadelphia on the western border of Chinatown. Our mission is to promote inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration.
As part of TWC’s workforce development efforts, we work with immigrants at all skill and education levels who are looking to find meaningful employment or pursue additional education or training. Our Immigrant Fellowship Program is particularly effective toward this goal, offering employers an opportunity to preview talent through a 12-week paid work experience and offering immigrants the opportunity to connect with employers in their preferred fields. This program was launched in 2017 in partnership with the City of Philadelphia.
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