Sara McElmurry

Advancing diversity, equity & inclusion to build opportunity for all.

[EnGen @EnGen_Impact]

Just in time for #NationalImmigrantHeritageMonth, check out results from our inaugural EnGen’s Workers Survey–along with 5 workforce insights that guide employers in connecting with this untapped yet high-potential talent pool. https://t.co/G2ZoGoFBTb #upskilling #data #workers

[EnGen @EnGen_Impact]

For Zoharys, #English #upskilling has empowered her to expand her personal and career goals. Learn how we’re helping learners like Zoharys through a partnership with @amazon's Career Choice program.

https://t.co/5XB5qDQSud

#immigrantstories #nationalimmigrantheritagemonth

[Katie Brown @DrKatie_Brown]

Today the @USDOL’s @BLS_gov released its annual data on foreign-born workers. Savvy employers like @amazon & @Tazikis + states like @ColoradoLabor are investing in #upskilling with English to address critical labor shortages. 1/7

[EnGen @EnGen_Impact]

“I work full time & I go to school too-I do EnGen in the evenings. It helps me connect with my career field. I see my English improving professionally.” Read how learner & @MDCollege student Ana is parlaying English skills into a legal career #CCMonth https://t.co/FaErMvz4hg

[EnGen @EnGen_Impact]

Help us provide more English language learners with the foundational critical skills to help advance their careers. We're giving away free licenses to new learners and we need your help spreading the word. https://t.co/AnpVmBV76K #upskilling #ELL #languagelearning #giveaway

[EnGen @EnGen_Impact]

Our founder @DrKatie_Brown calls on #HigherEducation to reimagine its approach to English instruction, an opportunity to address declining student enrollment on campuses & worker shortages in local communities. Read her @hechingerreport commentary. https://t.co/yqy00DQeK4

[EnGen @EnGen_Impact]

"It’s past time to build systems that set immigrants up for success instead of struggle. A fundamental step is to connect NYC’s newcomers w/ a central skill that can catalyze their careers: English proficiency.” @DrKatie_Brown shares how w/ @CrainsNewYork
https://t.co/wijHvO0OaL

[Sara McElmurry @s_mcelmurry]

@ShannonNajma @WSJ @ChicagoCouncil I’ll DM you. Look forward to being in touch.

[Forum @forum_together]

🌟 Some good news: 🌟 The president signed the bipartisan Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act. 📜

The bill directs the U.S. Department of Labor to study systemic barriers to employment that impact immigrants & refugees who were trained in other countries.

[Mario A. Carrillo @_mariocarrillo_]

Y’all. DACA recipients can’t continue living court ruling to court ruling. It’s too much not knowing whether you’ll be able to keep building on the life you have because of DACA. It’s never been enough and DACA recipients, among millions more!, deserve stability and permanence.

[Sara McElmurry @s_mcelmurry]

@AireServ I purchased a 2022 annual HVAC maintenance plan with an AireServ franchise that closed without notice. I have called your corporate customer service line on multiple occasions to request a refund or resolution but have not yet received follow up. Please advise on next steps.

[Forum @forum_together]

✨ Good news: ✨Congress passed a bill! The Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act cleared both chambers with bipartisan support and now awaits President Biden’s signature. 🧵

[IMPRINT @IMPRINTproject]

Today, WES, @NatImmForum & @UpwardlyGlobal co-hosted a press conference to celebrate the passage of the #BridgingTheGap for New Americans Act, historic legislation that advances the economic mobility of internationally trained immigrants & refugees. https://t.co/m3A1kcl4tp 1/2

[IMPRINT @IMPRINTproject]

BREAKING: Congress just passed the bipartisan #BridgingTheGap for New Americans Act, historic legislation that advances the economic mobility of int'lly trained immigrants & refugees. Learn more about the bill as it now heads to @POTUS' desk for signature. 1/3

[Reveal @reveal]

The Biden administration has claimed to welcome refugees from both Afghanistan and Ukraine, but the process for those fleeing has been unequal.

We filed a FOIA request for humanitarian parole application data. Here’s what we got back. 🧵 https://t.co/rrpE4w64lT

[Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition @MaineRights]

Now is the time to ensure that the outpouring of support being rightfully extended to Ukrainians becomes the new standard of aid for everyone seeking safety here."

https://t.co/aXb7630WVR

[IMPRINT @IMPRINTproject]

"He’d applied to more than 60 higher-paying jobs. He hadn’t heard back from most of them." @washingtonpost @lizziejohnsonnn illustrates the realities of one of the 2M+ underemployed & unemployed college-educated immigrants & refugees living in the U.S. 1/2 https://t.co/aDDTvKVeal

[Sara McElmurry @s_mcelmurry]

Colorado's General Assembly has an opportunity to address physician shortages & build a more inclusive, responsive health workforce -- but they must act quickly! @leslieherod @McCluskieforCO @LindseyForCO @MonicaDuran24 @McCormickForCO

[IMPRINT @IMPRINTproject]

Wafa El-ejmi completed medical school in Libya. She describes how #IMGs can help fill the gap of 2,400 physicians projected in #Colorado by 2030—if #HB10150 passes and opens pathways to licensure. #UntappedTalent 1/2 https://t.co/ppObN6OXjO

[Sara McElmurry @s_mcelmurry]

This is the most balanced, thought-provoking thing I've read in some time (which kind of underscores @JonHaidt's point). https://t.co/eg6xAoW43C