Labor Day Optimism: Help Afghan Refugees - What U.S. Jobs Can They Fill?
Have you seen “help wanted” signs in your region? Have you been wondering how to help Afghan refugees during these unsettling times? The United States has low unemployment overall which fell to 5.2% this week – as a result, there are jobs posted at all skill levels for candidates that can find the right opportunities!
Afghanistan refugees should consider STEM and other open jobs in the U.S.:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Hospitality
Healthcare
Retail
The Economic Impact of Filling STEM Jobs with Qualified Candidates
Filling these jobs is essential: as skilled workers provide key services, the local and national economy will continue to improve. Specifically, the arrival of Afghanistan immigrants who worked with American troops will have many positive impacts for them and for the U.S. economy.
This will be a very stressful and traumatic time for these new arrivals and their families. They will need to get housing, vaccines and get kids in school. And, after a few months of financial and service assistance from the U.S. government, these families are on their own to pay for their rent and expenses.
The best thing for the U.S. economy and for these immigrants is immediate employment. A fast introduction to American life, as well as personal income and productive activity, is the best possible experience to welcome Afghan refugees.
Afghan Refugee Skillsets
The most common question that we’ve heard as employers consider what they can do to help Afghan refugees with U.S. employment: What job skills do these Afghan refugees bring?
Most of them speak English and understand working with Americans based on their previous work with the US military.
They are immediately work-authorized.
They have recent skills in communications/translations, administrative skills, Information technology and engineering.
How will Afghan workers get into the American job market?
Organizations that provide refugee resettlement services for these families will assist with skills assessments and job readiness testing. There will be opportunities to match candidates and the local training and employment needs. This can improve business optimism as these new arrivals add to the workforce.
Can you be part of this solution??