Migrant Employment Program
Creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce
Creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce
Education & Career Services for Migrant Communities
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is committed to helping newcomers build stable and successful lives. Our Migrant Employment Program connects individuals and families from diverse migration backgrounds to resources that help remove barriers to employment and provide the skills, support, and opportunities needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Many newcomers arrive in the United States with employment authorization and bring a wide range of professional, technical, trade, and labor skills. They contribute valuable talents, experiences, and perspectives to our workforce and communities. Most importantly, they are eager to build a brighter future for themselves and their families, achieve financial stability, and make meaningful contributions to their new communities.
Are you or your business interested in supporting the Migrant Employment Program? Contact us!
Services Available to Members of Migrant Communities
- Resume development and interview preparation and guidance
- Access to employer/employee connections
- Job readiness and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses
- Translation and interpretation services
- Transportation to job interviews and training
- Job search and employment coaching
Eligibility Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Authorized to work in the U.S
- Be currently unemployed or underemployed
- Committed to engaging in career coaching through one-on-one training
- Live within Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ 21 counties of service
- At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline
- Additional eligibility criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Why Employers Work With Us
Catholic Charities has partnered with over 100 businesses in the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas over the last decade. Employers who hire refugees may qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for new hires who receive public assistance. Other benefits of partnering with us include:
- Increased workplace diversity
- Pre-screened applicant referrals with skills matched to job openings
- Assistance with onboarding processes and paperwork
- Access to interpretation services during job training and orientation
- Post-employment follow-up support and mediation, as needed
Communities We Work With
In addition to serving refugees, our Migrant Employment Program works with asylees, humanitarian parolees, Amerasians, Cuban/Haitian entrants, SIVs (Special Immigrant Visa Holders) and victims of human trafficking from various locations world-wide.
Contact Us
Use the form below to contact the Migrant Employment Program.
Please submit other questions to our general Contact Catholic Charities page.
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