Equity In Action:
Beyond Welcome

In 2022, Upwardly Global’s commitment to equity drove our work and fostered significant breakthroughs as we seek to reach more of the 2.3 million un- or underemployed immigrants and refugees with professional skills.

Over the past year, Upwardly Global made a significant impact in workforce inclusivity, placing 1,100 immigrants into thriving-wage careers

Despite a slowing job market and looming recession by the end of 2022, Upwardly Global saw continued demand for job seekers in the healthcare, engineering, and finance industries, and technology roles.

Despite a slowing job market and looming recession by the end of 2022, Upwardly Global saw continued demand for job seekers in the healthcare, engineering, and finance industries, and technology roles.

Upwardly Global expanded our training and technology partnerships to create new opportunities to reach more internationally trained immigrant and refugee job seekers.

Upwardly Global advocated for policies and legislation that advance the inclusion of immigrants and refugees in the workforce.

Volunteers play a critical role in transforming job seekers’ lives by sharing knowledge of U.S. workplace culture and expectations and industry insights, as well as supporting networking.

Each year, Upwardly Global hosts its signature gala, which brings together our multicultural and multitalented community for an evening of reflection and celebration.

Upwardly Global garnered media attention throughout 2022 for our work assisting displaced Afghans and Ukrainians, as well as other immigrants and refugees from around the world.

Upwardly Global’s sound fiscal management practices reflected our continued dedication to supporting internationally educated immigrants and refugees.