Refugee Career Pathways

Since 2022, the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program at Global Alliance Solutions Foundation has offered extensive case management working directly with clients to assist them in reaching goals and achieving success through comprehensive supportive services. This is accomplished by creating a personalized career development plan that moves the client from entry level to a professional position.

Ongoing improvements are made to our workshops, training and program offerings by incorporating participant insights. Our thorough career assessment help clients determine their best path towards self-sufficiency and financial stability.

Services Highlights

• Case management
• Education
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Job training
• Professional development
• Career coaching
• Resources
• Career development planning
• Career opportunities
• Goal setting
• Career counseling
• Vocational English language training
• Child care services & application assistance for child care funding
• Career assessment
• Foreign degree / credential evaluation
• Educational opportunities
• Apprenticeships
• On-the-job training
• Resume writing
• Career focused workshops
• Direct financial assistance (in specific cases)
  • Child care while participating in career development
  • Licensing and exam fees
  • Career development activity transportation
  • Uniforms / safety gear costs
• Specific training programs:
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Phlebotomist Assistant Program (CPA)
• General career related information:
  • Payroll processes
  • Taxes
  • Workplace Etiquette

Program Overview

The Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program at Global Alliance Solutions Foundation was established in 2022 to help refugees and other ORR-eligible populations achieve self-sufficiency through education and job training needed for securing employment or to continue their professional careers in the United States. RCP also provides refugees with coaching and resources to create personalized career development plans and learn about career opportunities in their new communities. ORR-funded RCP grant recipients work with each participant to help them find solutions for making progress toward their career goals.

At Global Alliance Solutions Foundation (GASF), we provide career counseling through a Case Manager working directly with individuals and families to provide access to needed services and establish career goals. This includes developing a personalized career development plan, career assessment, evaluation of foreign degrees and credentials, educational opportunities, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. Workshops offered include explaining the difference between a job and a career, looking at potential growth within existing jobs, and determining the best path to self-sufficiency and financial stability. Specific training program include Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) and Certified Phlebotomist Assistant Program (CPA)

GASF also provides general information on payroll processes, taxes, and work etiquette. As we work with participants we continue to ask about their experiences so we can address concerns, opportunities and learn to improve training for future participants. Workshops/training is provided for ESL, Vocational English language training, childcare services including application to the state DHS child care funding, career opportunities, resume writing, and other areas as needed.

In some cases, participants may receive financial assistance for career development activities, licensing and exam fees, uniforms, and safety gear. To reduce participation barriers, the program must cover fees for childcare or transportation to and from career or educational activities. Participants are encouraged to enroll in the IDA program to save toward assets such as a vehicle or further education which will greatly improve the outlook for employment advancement opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY: Participants in this program must have been in the US for less than 5 years, NOT a citizen, and have status as Refugee, Asylee, Paroled Refugee/Asylee, or other prescribed group noted under the Office of Refugee Resettlement regulations, authorized to work in the U.S. and able and willing to begin or continue employment in a professional or skilled career field during the program

FUNDING: This program is funded through the Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)