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KEY in Des Moines | Hiring International Students - It's Easier Than You Think!

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Name: KEY in Des Moines | Hiring International Students - It's Easier Than You Think!
Date: June 1, 2023
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Event Description:
KEY in Des Moines stands for Keeping Educated Youth in Des Moines.  It is a program connecting employers with area colleges and universities for workforce attraction.  Every other month the group hosts free educational sessions.  KEY in Des Moines is a division of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.

This month's topic features: Hiring International Students - It's Easier Thank You Think!
Many employers think that hiring international students is difficult and costly. This is a myth! Hiring international students often requires very little work or cost for the employer, and there are mutual benefits not only for the student but for the workplace! In this session, International Student Advisors from Iowa State University will provide a breakdown of how you can hire international students through their student status as well as other key benefits. 

About the Speakers:

Katherine Worley Biography: Katherine Worley has been actively engaged in international education for over a decade. Katherine currently serves as a Senior International Student Advisor at Iowa State University. In her role, Katherine advises F-1 and J-1 international students and their dependents on a wide range of topics including immigration regulations as well as academic and cross-cultural issues.

Elaine Tan Biography: Elaine Tan currently serves as an International Student Advisor at Iowa State University. Elaine supports international students and their dependents on F-1 and J-1 immigration regulation and offers a holistic advising approach. Elaine brings with her first hand experiences as an international student turned advisor and her expertise in the field of international education for more than a decade.  

Location:
Zoom
 
Date/Time Information:
8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Contact Information:
Tiffany Menke
Fees/Admission:
No Charge