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Hiring Afghanistan Refugees to Your Workforce

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Name: Hiring Afghanistan Refugees to Your Workforce
Date: March 30, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

Talent is at the top of everyone’s priority list right now, and Greater Des Moines (DSM) is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest for foreign-born talent over the past decade. With the recent arrival of Afghanistan refugees to Iowa, The Partnership is offering a webinar to highlight workforce best practices and programs you can participate in to help them find the talent you are looking for within the wide range of foreign-born talent in the region. Panelists will share insights on how you can be successful in your endeavors and create a meaningful opportunity for foreign-born talent. 

Moderators: Marvin DeJear, Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Greater Des Moines Partnership; Robert (Bob) Brownell, Polk County Supervisor 

Panelists:   

  • Mak Sućeska, Bureau Chief, Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services  

  • Nicholas Wuertz, Director of Refugee Services, Lutheran Services of Iowa 

  • Kelyn Anker, MNM, Refugee Services Program Manager, Catholic Charities  

  • Stephanie Moris, RACI Director, Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa 

  • Kerri True-Funk, MA, Director, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants lUSCRI 

Location:
Zoom – Link will be sent after registration
Date/Time Information:
Wednesday, March 30
10 – 11 a.m.
Contact Information:
Marvin DeJear
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Fees/Admission:
Free, however you must register to receive the Zoom link.