Upwardly Global’s FREE Career Coaching Program connects professionally-
focused immigrants and refugees with customized job coaching and career training resources to help them get back to work in their professional fields. The coaches are available to meet you in-person or online for up to 18 months of your job search.

With help of Global’s Coaching Program, you will:

Learn how to find the right career opportunities to pursue

Plan your career pathway

Build a U.S. style resume and prepare for the U.S. style interview

Access free trainings, courses, and certifications to make you a competitive candidate

Join networking events with top U.S. employers

Do you qualify?

Career Coaching is designed for those who:

• Arrived in the US within the last 7 years
• Have a bachelor’s degree or professional training equivalent
• Have an intermediate or advanced level of English
• Have work authorization through one of these visas
• Do not have experience working in the U.S. in their professional industry
• Live in one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Washington D.C.

Program Steps

Week 1: Submit your application

Read the eligibility qualifications above and create an application on the website https://www.upwardlyglobal.org .

Week 2: Onboarding Process

You’ll receive an email to schedule a call. During that call, one of our Onboarding team members will verify your eligibility. If you meet the requirements, you’ll receive a short English assessment, access to our U.S. Resume course, and an invitation to Job Seeker orientation. You’ll also be asked to verify your degree, work permit, and address.

Week 3 – 4: Job readiness training

You’ll receive access to our 4.5-hour, self-paced online job readiness course. After you complete the core courses, you’ll begin working with a specialized Upwardly Global Career Coach.

Week 5+: Career Coaching & Resources

Your Upwardly Global Career Coach will help you develop a career plan tailored to your experience and mapping to opportunities in the U.S. job market. You’ll receive access to free trainings and certifications to make you a competitive candidate, as well as access to our employer network. Upwardly Global website: https://www.upwardlyglobal.org