You must have a Bachelor's degree or be a college student, proficient in Microsoft Office, experience in job development or job readiness programs, work with immigrants or refugees, willingness to work varied hours, and be bilingual in languages like Spanish, French, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, and/or Pashto.

You will support clients in workforce development, conduct meetings, help with resumes/interview prep, track progress, research opportunities, and provide digital literacy workshops.

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United States

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The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. 

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster.

At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

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International Rescue Committee

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

<ul><li>The Workforce Development Specialist intern is a volunteer position to support the Adult Education Department with career development programs. As an intern, you will support IRC students enrolled in the English Language classes to establish and reach employment and career goals they set for themselves. Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s Program, the English Language classes, case management support, and career services at IRC will ensure that participants are connected to employment and career pathways. The intern will also assist in developing research that supports the building of relationships with employers and the development of employment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the field of workforce development and/or social service work with immigrants and refugees.</li></ul><p><strong style="color: rgb(57, 57, 57);">Learning Objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Intern will learn how to effectively build partnerships with employers and broader career development resources such as certification programs, advanced ESL courses, and job trainings.</li><li>Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant and refugee populations.</li><li>Intern will learn how to manage and record student data, meeting notes, and contact referrals.</li></ul>

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Bachelors

The Workforce Development Specialist intern is a volunteer position to support the Adult Education Department with career development programs. As an intern, you will support IRC students enrolled in the English Language classes to establish and reach employment and career goals they set for themselves. Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s Program, the English Language classes, case management support, and career services at IRC will ensure that participants are connected to employment and career pathways. The intern will also assist in developing research that supports the building of relationships with employers and the development of employment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the field of workforce development and/or social service work with immigrants and refugees.Learning Objectives:Intern will learn how to effectively build partnerships with employers and broader career development resources such as certification programs, advanced ESL courses, and job trainings.Intern will learn how to provide direct services to immigrant and refugee populations.Intern will learn how to manage and record student data, meeting notes, and contact referrals.

Workforce Development Intern (Unpaid)

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International Rescue Committee

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