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 When refugees arrive in the United States they immediately begin the process of putting roots down and establishing themselves in their new communities.
They enroll their children in school. They learn the local transit system. They sign up for English or computer classes. And they are eager to find employment to be able to provide for themselves and their families.
As they work their way to self-sufficiency, refugees prove to be some of the most dependable, hardworking and committed members of our communities, congregations and workplaces.
Self-sufficiency is key to successful integration into American society. Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service helps newcomers by engaging local churches and communities in the resettlement process and by promoting employment and providing training and support to local job developers.
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LIRS is home to RefugeeWorks, the national center for refugee employment and self-sufficiency. Working in partnership with service providers and employers nationwide, RefugeeWorks is committed to helping refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency.
RefugeeWorks carries out this commitment by serving the national refugee employment network through training, consulting, an employment newsletter and other publications. To learn more about this essential service that supports self-sufficiency for newcomers, please visit www.refugeeworks.org.
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