News Coverage
An engaging webinar from the University of Missouri for International Week 2024
Bold Journey Journal features Betsy Cohen, September 2024
https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-betsy-cohen/
Betsy Cohen and Tim Nowak, Executive Director of World Trade Center-St. Louis on KMOX Audacy September 23, 2024
Betsy and Tim talk with KMOX anchors about the World Trade Center Growing Global Event for 750 people on September 25, 2024 and the role of Global Talent that shows STL region is the #1 fastest growing region for foreign-born in the USA! https://www.audacy.com/podcast/total-information-am-2922c/episodes/wtc-and-mosaic-project-working-to-bring-foreign-born-talent-to-region-40bde
Insight City Podcast with John Berglund, Post Building, July 2024
Betsy and John Berglund talk immigration and rejuvenation of St. Louis Attracting International Talent to St. Louis with Betsy Cohen | Insight City Podcast | Episode 8 (youtube.com)
African Chamber Event July 2024
This was a great event with large audience engagement on getting promoted and/or finding that new job in a tighter job market. All attendees received Betsy’s new eBook on Ten Trends for Hiring in 2024
Interview posted August 1, 2024 with Small Business Monthly
Link is to story about Betsy Cohen’s insights on leadership and different chapters in one’s career https://www.sbmon.com/Articles/Article/2336/Betsy-Cohen-Executive-Director-St-Louis-Mosaic-Project
Webcast with Kwan Segal at ICAway
This webcast covers how international students can best use interpersonal skills to make relationships to enhance job opportunities. https://www.ivoox.com/en/cross-cultural-networking-the-secret-to-landing-a-job-audios-mp3_rf_132048407_1.html
Discussion with Professional Asian Women’s Group
This will be a discussion based on my eBook and the professional questions from this high-level group of Asian Women Professionals.
Panelist for Society of Human Resources Professionals-Multicultural Group
Betsy to be part of a panel July 19 for this important HR group that seeks to attract and keep the best talent and wants to understand the way to find/keep foreign-born work-authorized talent in their organization.
International Institute St. Louis Bazaar on May 31
Join me as I share materials from my resources to help the community understand how to get hired and promoted. Available to answer questions and provide career support. Both Mosaic and info from my book and eBook will be available.
Betsy Cohen Story about how to find a job as an international student, May 2024 How to be irresistible as an international student in your job search (interstride.com)
See my video interview with Dr. Robin Owens about purpose and the “why” of doing the work I do to help foreign-born people https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nr4XxIJVlAMVdQYGOfwXA?si=DBHzGx5OSkafDEpLx5zpNQ
Betsy Cohen video clips about international student OPT/CPT/Internships
Filmed at Webster University, these short clips describe the work opportunities for international students t.e2ma.net/message/ijqkmi/yfe1tywd
Where are we now? Update on Afghan, Ukrainian and other newcomers
Last year this was a hugely attended event and now we can give you an update on who came and who will be coming to St. Louis! https://youtu.be/t3v4UwgTb5k
PIE News highlights Betsy Cohen- January 2024
Betsy Cohen profiled in global newsletter for international educators
December 6, 2023 at Webster University
With almost 2,000 increase in international students, Webster University provides knowledge to students
November 16, 2023
SLU International Student Panel
Betsy Cohen as Panelist November 9, 2023
Betsy Cohen as panelist for thousands of international students for International Career Summit
Betsy to keynote on September 22, 2023 SIUE to Host the Latino Roundtable of Southwestern Illinois 2023 Immigrants in Our Midst Conference
Betsy Cohen gave a webinar to international students on July 29, 2023 with Dr. Aditi Paul https://youtu.be/rhyZ4QxFTrc
July 27, 2023
Panel for St. Louis Forum (members and guests) on book publishing and tips
Missouri Office of Refugees event for World Refugee Day 6/20/23
Betsy was a panelist for this important session about deepening knowledge of refugees in Missouri and how we can do more to welcome them.
Betsy Cohen as Commencement Speaker for Webster Business Schoool May 2023
Enjoy the 8 minutes of why profits and purpose both matter in a career in business: https://youtu.be/ZaxWctz0dS4
Interview with Debbie Monterrey on KMOX March 2023 about St. Louis Mosaic Project 10 year anniversary of helping foreign-born people St. Louis Mosaic Project celebrating 10 years - Total Information AM - Omny.fm
Panel for Hispanic Chamber of Commerce April 4,2023
Speaker for University of Missouri Module for Fundamentals of Economic Development on March 15, 2023
Will Join others to present on Regional Assets Driving Economic Development Fundamentals of Economic Development | UMSL
Webster event on Hiring Myths for International Talent
February 24
Learn more and register here: https://rb.gy/waaw7v
Regional Business Council and St Louis Mosaic Project host event for international students to learn how to interview and get a job, on February 8, 2023
St. Louis Mosaic Project STL 101
This session discussed the new Afghan and Ukrainian people who have come to St. Louis in the past year.
Engage in Trade for the World Trade Center-STL Nov. 14,2022 https://youtu.be/zuUDZ16xwes
Fighting Bigotry & Hatred: St. Louis Mosaic Project – Betsy Cohen Join Executive Director Betsy Cohen 12/15 to hear how the St. Louis Mosaic Project is transforming our region into one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas for foreign-born people and promoting regional prosperity through immigration and innovation. Betsy also is the author of “Welcome to the U.S.A., You’re Hired! A Guide For Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs,” a book discussing search strategies and career development for foreign-born job seekers. This program, part of our “Fighting Bigotry & Hatred” series, is co-sponsored by the St. Louis Mosaic Project, ADL Heartland, Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, and Mirowitz Center. Fighting Bigotry & Hatred St Louis Mosaic Project - Betsy Cohen - YouTube
Video interview and podcast with Stuart Bradley, consultant to international students, posted 12/7/2022
Stuart Bradley and Betsy Cohen talked about the best tips for international students seeking that important job after graduation, with key interviews happening right now. With the job market contracting a bit, knowing these tips and insights may make the difference in your success in landing a job-whether you are an international student or other international job candidate. https://youtu.be/zRaiQNWlTek Here is the podcast: https://anchor.fm/interviewsandoffers/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Author-Betsy-H--Cohen--Welcome-to-the-US---Youre-hired-e1rpfr4
Talk for World Affairs Council November 10, 2022
Betsy and Arrey Obenson, CEO of the International Institute St. Louis, spoke with the World Affairs Council about Afghan and Ukrainian resettlement and jobs in St. Louis https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0gusrGpK0
Betsy Cohen speaks on immigrant talent and her book in last 5 minutes of this special
Living St. Louis Special: Pathways to Workforce
This Nine PBS special looks at St. Louis Community College’s 2022 State of the St. Louis Workforce Report, an annual examination of the trends and challenges impacting our region’s employers and workforce. This special examines entrepreneurial opportunities, how our region’s workforce is benefiting from new immigrants, and it looks at the growth and workforce needs of the geospatial tech sector. Watch live or stream anytime on the PBS Video App.
This special is presented by Bank of America with additional funding from Rung for Women and Lumina Foundation.
Monday, November 21, 7 pm and livestream.
Helping H1B tech workers laid off November 2022
Working with Zeno to help those international tech workers on H1B who have only 60 days to get a new job to learn about STL Tech jobs and how to use the book to network toward a new job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dq0JTwztrg
St. Louis Magazine Nov. 2022 “100+ People Shaping the Region 100+ people shaping St. Louis (stlmag.com)
A World of Difference
Not long after Arrey Obenson became president and CEO of the International Institute, in 2021, the institute began welcoming Afghan refugees. Likewise, Jessica Bueler at Welcome Neighbor STL is offering support, such as English lessons, citizenship classes, and family matching. Since the 1980s, Mark and Joani Akers of Oasis International have partnered with places of worship to help welcome thousands of refugees from more than 50 countries. And the St. Louis Mosaic Project’s goal under Betsy Cohen is for St. Louis to evolve into the fastest-growing metropolitan area for immigration by 2025.
August 26, 2022
Talk for International Business Graduates Students at The Ohio State University Fisher School of Business https://osu.zoom.us/rec/share/tsQFHjGboBQ-0wNgdWbD_MdZaGRLy5b--DLtEkUvu6dRzm0g8mpRtV5kz82xkNVd.soqbXk2RzsYT7ly3?startTime=1661529814000
Podcast on Welcoming Foreign-Born Talent
August 31, 2022
Podcast on Rational Middle media today about welcoming foreign-born talent to St. Louis and programs that can be used in other places, plus discussion about how this book helps newcomers https://rationalmiddle.com/podcast/episode-139-betsy-cohen-and-st-louis-journey-to-becoming-a-destination-for-immigration/
Immigration Talk for World Trade Center July 27, 2022
With immigration attorney Nalini Mahadevan, spoke on the key new issues that are opening up more opportunities for hiring international talent. Engage in Trade: Immigration Law & Hiring Talent - YouTube
St. Louis Business Journal Advance STL
Event at Danforth Plant Science Center June 7, 2022 on talent
June 7, 2022
Panel on workforce and talent attraction through the St. Louis Business Journal Event
Betsy Cohen, Community Champion Award May 6, 2022
Casa de Salud Zocaloco Gala honors several including Community Champion Award to Betsy Cohen https://vimeo.com/vidzumedia/download/704611973/cd3aff6195
April 28, 2022
Interview with Debbie Monterrey KMOX about award for integrating immigrants into St. Louis Community St. Louis Mosaic Project Wins 2022 Sustainability Award - Total Information AM - Omny.fm
April 29, 2022
Spoke with 40 career services professionals
March 7, 2022
Watch the recording : Midwest ACE Board Members, Karl Aldrich & John Link, in a conversation with Betsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, and Author of "Welcome to the U.S.A., You're Hired! A Guide For Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs," to discuss job search strategies and career development for foreign-born job seekers, video recording here: Welcome to the U.S.A., You're Hired! - YouTube
February 24, 2022
US China Heartland Presentation to International Students with Linda Jing, see video here https://youtu.be/R2vt3EKk7uc
February 17, 2022
A FREE virtual conference for the job seekers. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn how to prepare for the Job Fair and be ready for an Interview.
Watch the video of the event here:
https://hccstl-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/festrada/EVSN01kI8e9JgAzM0DXK8qoBeGN4A8EiW-DdlA7rZS0t2w?e=bjoemS
Spring 2022 Issue
St. Louis County Magazine features book and author
February 15, 2022
Regional Business Council event for international students https://youtu.be/VR80hZ64O-M
Midwest ACE
This is the info leading into my presentation to the Midwest ACE university leaders on February 7.
January 2022 Blog for Execuinsight
I worked with Michele Hanson, founder of Execuinsight earlier in my life to help women rising in the consumers goods industry. Her newsletter features my story Blog | Execuinsight Home | Execuinsight
January 7.2022
Talk at Temple Emanuel in St. Louis, about the book and how to help the Afghan and other refugee newcomers in STL
December 30, 2021
STL Today: Predictions for 2022 Predictions for 2022 by St. Louis experts, innovators and leaders | Lifestyles | stltoday.com
December 18, 2021
Betsy Cohen received the Community Advocate Wakili award from Vitendo4Africa, recognition of contributions to the St. Louis African community for advancement
December 8, 2021 6-7:30pm CST
Annual Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater STL, Annual Memberships Meeting via Zoom with Speakers on Job Search in the US Market. You can watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/iHewLUbVp9s
December 7, 2021 12-1pm CST
You can catch the event here via recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4u27xxKu5lU1m6j3jQpzrKpZy7YsX8cK7sU5VHyFKPBpFq6qi4g-2aoKgghRjF1X.dh5TTdVH_KOLL2vB Passcode: ij?QK4SK
Nov. 17 at 7-8 pm CST virtual
Webster University Panel on Immigration Issues -see recording here: https://youtu.be/wuu2EjP7mho
November 15 at 7pm CST
In-Person Author talk at St. Louis County Library Headquarter, free, book signing provided by Left Bank Books (no registration needed, masks required)
November 15 at 1-2pm CST
St. Charles Community College free author talk and book signing Author Talk: Betsy Cohen, "Welcome to the USA - You're Hired!" Tickets, Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
November 11, 2021 6-7:30pm CST
St. Louis University Author talk and book signing. Welcome To the USA - You're Hired! Tickets, Thu, Nov 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
First 25 to sign up get a free book!
October 27, 2021
Live Interview with Lauren Herring, author of “Take Control of Your Job Search: 10 Emotions You Must Master to Land the Job” and CEO Impact Group
October 26, 2021
On the Immigration Answers Show with Jim Hacking
View the video here: Immigration Answers Show Live With Betsy Cohen - YouTube
St. Louis Chinese American News October 18, 2021
If you would like to find a job in the U.S.A. Here is the book for you! 『歡迎來美 你被錄用了!』 新書推廣 – St. Louis Chinese American News (scanews.com)
October 13, 2021
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Professional Society event
Recording of event: Why St. Louis? A Professional Society Program - YouTube
October 4, 2021
University Of Missouri Story: Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce
Hispanic Heritage Month panel discusses inclusivity in the workforce | UMSL Daily
Event for Vitendo4Africa October 5, 2021
You can watch the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJMOU0FRISM
September 29, 2021
Betsy Cohen participated in panel for University of Missouri Hispanic Workforce Event
Vitendo4Africa Newsletter highlights new book launch Sept. 22, 2021
Author Talk at St. Louis Public Library September 20, 2021
Link coming
Welcoming America posts Foreword to this book written by Rachel Peric, Executive Director of Welcoming America, September 20, 2021
Betsy joined Jennifer & Wendy on KTRS on Monday Sept. 20
Betsy Cohen: Immigrants getting jobs in Jennifer & Wendy (soundcloud.com)
Betsy Cohen on PBS Nine Network : Donnybrook Next Up September 17, 2021
https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/3059611491/ (at 30.02 mark)
St. Louis Chinese American News on September 17, 2021
Book Launch Recording with expert contributors
Zoom Event Sept. 17, 2021
Jewish Light Top Feature Story September 17, 2021
KMOX Total Information in the A.M. with Debbie Monterrey - September 14, 2021
Interview with Betsy Cohen, author of “Welcome to the U.S.A.-You’re Hired” and what it means for the region
Betsy Cohen - A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs - Total Information AM - Omny.fm
Welcome to the U.S.A.-You're Hired mentioned on the Big 550 KTRS morning show on September 13, 2021
Mentoring Through Challenging Times:
How to mentor an Afghan woman
Ellen Sherberg, Bizwoman Contributor September 13, 2021
This book launches on Citizenship Day, September 17, 2021, because having a job is the basis for individual and national economic success. The book de-mystifies the tactics necessary to find and land meaningful work so that the new American—and America—will thrive and succeed.
ST. LOUIS, MO September 13, 2021 Constead Press is pleased to announce the release of Welcome to the U.S.A.-You’re Hired! A guide for foreign-born people seeking jobs by Betsy H. Cohen
As thousands of new Americans take an oath to become U.S. citizens on Citizenship Day, Sept. 17, they do so with the goal of contributing to America. For foreign-born people in this country, finding work and succeeding in America organizations will allow them to take full advantage of the American Dream. This book, the only one of its kind, provides guidance on how to build and develop the American job search network, how to prepare for different interview types, how to discuss job offers and how to succeed in American organizations. There are twelve expert contributors from a range of national organizations who add their expertise to the advice provided. The case studies and advice make this an engaging and informative guide.
In her role as Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Betsy Cohen has helped hundreds of foreign-born job seekers network toward employment that matches their talent and expertise. This includes partners who accompany a relocated spouse, international students, immigrants who relocate to a new city in search of a better life, and refugees.
“Over the years, I found myself answering many of the same questions from foreign-born job seekers – from how to format a U.S style resume, whether an Americanized name should be used, the importance of networking and how to overcome cultural workplace styles, and when to seek assistance from an immigration attorney. I posted advice on these topics on social media and many immigrants asked that I put the information and tips in a book.,” said Cohen.
“For businesses to thrive and grow in America today they need a rapidly expanding, hardworking, enterprising workforce. Attracting and retaining foreign-born talent will be critical to the success of their strategy and competitiveness in the 21st Century. This book will help them greatly accelerate their entry into the workforce of today and tomorrow,” said Bob Fox, co-founder of the St. Louis Mosaic Project.
Welcome to the U.S.A.-You’re Hired! is available on Amazon and other online retailers. Volume orders and more information are available at www.WelcomeYouAreHired.com.
Book Details: Welcome to the U.S.A.-You’re Hired! by Betsy H. Cohen
Print ISBN: 978-1-7375453-0-9, softcover 6 x 9 inches, Publication Date September 3, 2021
228 Pages $19.99
eBook ISBN: 978-1-7375453-1-6 $17.99
About the Author Betsy Cohen is the Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, a program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. The organization’s goal is to attract and retain international people to St. Louis for their skills and cultures.
Betsy has worked with hundreds of international students, relocating immigrants, international executives, and foreign-born work-authorized job seekers.
She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College.
Author Contact:
Betsy Cohen 314-283-7624
Greater St. Louis Inc. Highlights Betsy Cohen’s new book 9/9/21
KMOX St. Louis - August 23,2021 Betsy Cohen And Dr. Veronica Shead
Author Betsy Cohen talks with news host Carol Daniel of KMOX about welcoming Afghan families who worked with the US Military to St. Louis and how a region becomes welcoming
News from Greater St. Louis Inc. September 9, 2021
MOSAIC PROJECT'S COHEN GUIDES FOREIGN-BORN JOB SEEKERS IN NEW BOOK
Betsy Cohen, executive director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, leaned on her network and years of experience to pen a new book guiding foreign-born job seekers as they search for U.S. employment.