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Finding work can be a challenge for anyone. But getting a good job in a specific profession becomes even more complicated for immigrants.
One factor is a lack of understanding of the value of an overseas education. People here do not understand that people educated overseas might have a higher level of education than we do here in the United States. Immigrant workers including those with professional skills face a number of barriers, such as learning the English language and transferring their education and qualifications to meet U.S. standards.
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Your Goal:
Once you have a career goal in mind, the next step is to determine your education and training needs. What are the occupation’s education requirements? Do you have the necessary skills and training? Which options will you use to gain the skills you need?
What's Available:
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EDUCATION & TRAINING OPTIONS |
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Apprenticeship |
An employer’s formal training program combining on-the-job learning with technical instruction for a specific trade. |
| Certifications | An examination or a record of work-related credentials. Issued to an individual by an external organization to communicate a certain level of skill attainment. Required in some occupations, for example nursing assistants and financial advisors. |
| Community College | Institution typically offering two-year or associate of arts degree that can transfer to a four-year college or university. |
| Technical College | One- to two-year training programs in a variety of subject areas. Short-term training also available. |
| 4-year College or University | Earn a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in your chosen field of study. |
| Customized Training | Topic-specific, short-term training designed for a specific employer. |
| Internships | Opportunity for hands-on, real work experience. May be required in some college majors, or may be an entry-level internship you apply for after graduating college. |
| Job Corps | A free, Department of Labor program designed for individuals ages 16-24 to obtain training and job skills. |
| Job shadowing | A short-term visit to a worksite. Choose a career of interest and set up a time to follow someone on the job throughout his or her workday. |
| Professional development | Training to enhance your job skills. |
| Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Training | Federal program that provides short-term training and education at technical colleges, community colleges, and universities. |
2 - Find
Finding a College or Training Program
How do you find the college that best fits you? Try the Education and Training Finder to locate colleges and schools that offer programs in your major or field of study.
Things to Consider
As you search, take note of factors that are important to you. Some of these may include:
- Reputation of major or field of study
- Location of school or facility
- Cost of program or courses
- Student body size
- Faculty/student ratio
- Availability of online or hybrid (mix of in-class time and online/computer time) courses
- Apprenticeship or internship, if applicable
- Extracurricular opportunities (music, athletics, etc.)
What is a certification?
A certification is an examination or a record of work-related credentials. It is issued to an individual by an external organization to communicate a certain level of skill attainment. Certifications are required in some occupations (nursing assistants, financial advisors, etc.).
3 - Keep Learning
Update your skills:
Lifelong learning will serve you well in your job or career. It means you are open to learning new skills, technology, and ways of doing business.
You may be enrolled in college or a trade school to prepare for a new career, taking a short-term course through customized training or community education, or simply looking for the latest information on your job or career.
Professional development
Keeping up-to-date in your job is important. How do you find out what’s new in your profession or what short-term training opportunities are available? Here are a few suggestions:
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Explore links relating to professional associations in the Career Resource Library.
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Explore links relating to professional development in the Career Resource Library.
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Network with others in your field, and read more on how networking can enhance your career.
How do you find out about what’s new in your profession, or what short-term training opportunities are available in your workplace or your community? Here are a few suggestions.
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Explore links relating to professional associations in the Career Resource Library.
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Contact your local school district to find short-term community education classes.
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Use the Education and Training Finder to find public workshops, online courses, etc. in your area of interest.
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Use the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Eligible Training Finder to find short-term training facilities, technical colleges, community colleges, and universities.
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