Are you looking for opportunities which will impact people, directly? Are you interested in helping people to become self- sufficient, in a business setting, sharing your professional talents? Do you enjoy meeting people from other cultures? If so, please continue to read on!

Refugees are individuals, who have been forced to flee their country, due to fear of persecution, on account of race, religion, nationality or political opinion, and leave their country, in order to save the lives of their loved ones, or themselves. They are authorized to work in the US, by the Department of Homeland Security, and our office ensures that they have the proper documentation to prove this eligibility. They are eligible to become US citizens after residing in the US for five years. Strengthened by adversity, refugees make capable, resilient and loyal employees.

Our clients speak English and have completed ESL training classes. Many of them have degrees from their home country which they cannot utilize; many of them worked as teachers and accountants, for example, and now work in local factories and warehouses, striving to work towards a more fulfilling career.

We assist them with removing barriers, such as transportation, childcare and housing, to work towards employment. They hope to find careers which will fit the current job market, and seek out computer training, and medical training, as examples. We provide career development support, such as creating a resume, cover letter, job preparation, interviewing skills and other job related supports.

We are looking for individuals and companies, who may be willing to share their own time and talents, to provide mentorship or internship opportunities. We work closely with HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) and have placed our clients in jobs at The Patriot News, Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and other successful local companies. Many businesses qualify for tax incentives when hiring resettled refugees. For information, please visit the Department of Labor website.

Would you, or someone you know, be willing to assist us, working directly to support those who are new to our country? If so, please contact us for details.