E-Guide Archives - WES Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:43:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.wes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-WES_Logo_RGB-Primary_Green-Clearspace-e1719869905447-32x32.png E-Guide Archives - WES 32 32 From Policy to Practice: Why States Need Better Data to Advance the Impact of Alternative Pathways to International Physician Licensure https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/from-policy-to-practice-why-states-need-better-data-to-advance-the-impact-of-alternative-pathways-to-international-physician-licensure/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:43:04 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=53232 About the report: The U.S. faces a critical physician shortage projected to reach 86,000 by 2036, hitting smaller and already underserved communities hardest. To address this crisis, 20 states have enacted alternative pathways to practice for internationally trained physicians who already live in American communities. New research from the Council of State Governments and World […]

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]]> Establishing State Offices of New Americans: A Playbook for States https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/establishing-state-offices-of-new-americans-a-playbook-for-states/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:27:20 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=53028 About the playbook: As states respond to workforce challenges and demographic changes, many are establishing Offices of New Americans (ONAs) to support immigrant and refugee integration. These state-level entities help coordinate services, connect communities to economic opportunities, and address labor shortages. A playbook from World Education Services offers guidance for policy makers, advocates and stakeholder […]

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]]> Fostering Inclusive Pathways into the Health Care Workforce https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/fostering-inclusive-pathways-into-healthcare-workforce/ Thu, 15 May 2025 14:57:37 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=50689 This report is about effective strategies for addressing healthcare workforce shortages by promoting immigrant and refugee inclusion, highlighting successful approaches and real-world examples from organizations like African Bridge Network and the International Medical Graduates Academy through the SIIP Demonstration project.

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]]> Engaging Immigrant Networks to Build Inclusive Workforces https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/engaging-immigrant-networks-to-build-inclusive-workforces/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:55:00 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=51681 In collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI), WES developed the SIIP Demonstration Implementation guides as a resource for state and local governments, community-based organizations, institutions, and other entities seeking to develop and scale immigrant and refugee workforce inclusion. This first guide addresses effective strategies for engaging immigrant networks, presenting successful approaches, strategies, and […]

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]]> Community Asset Mapping To Support Internationally Trained Immigrants and Refugees https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/community-asset-mapping-support-internationally-trained-immigrants-refugees/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:31:55 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=45795 This resource explains how community asset mapping can help organizations identify and mobilize the strengths within their communities. It offers a detailed guide to identifying assets, enabling better use of existing resources, addressing service gaps, and fostering collaboration.

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]]> Group Mentoring for Immigrant and Refugee Professionals https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/group-mentoring-for-immigrant-and-refugee-professionals/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:28:56 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=45507 Discover twelve steps to launching a successful group mentoring program for immigrants and refugees. These programs offer employers new ways to tap into hard-to-access talent pools, while providing job seekers an effective way to enhance networks and build the knowledge and soft skills they need to achieve their career goals.

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]]> How Community Colleges Can Support Internationally Trained Immigrants and Refugees https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/community-colleges-can-support-internationally-trained-immigrants-and-refugees/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:11:23 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=45503 This guide provides actionable advice that community colleges can implement to help immigrant and refugees overcome common barriers to obtaining employment. Such barriers include credential recognition issues, limited professional networks, language gaps, and more. The guide also features examples of community colleges that have successfully implemented a range of approaches to support this population.

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]]> How Adult Educators Can Support Internationally Educated Immigrants and Refugees https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/how-adult-educators-support-interntionally-trained-immigrants-and-refugees/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:42:00 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=resource&p=45511 The World Education Services e-guide for adult educators provides an overview of barriers to economic mobility faced by internationally trained immigrants and refugees, and offers tips on how practitioners can support this student population.

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]]> Career Pathways: Planning for Success https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/planning-for-success/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:25:43 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=e_guides&p=37525 This e-guide resource provides guidance for internationally trained immigrants and refugees on how to start a career plan, where to explore career options, and how to create short and long term goals in order to obtain career success.

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]]> Having Your International Education Recognized https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/having-your-international-education-recognized/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:19:25 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=e_guides&p=37521 This e-guide helps internationally educated immigrants and refugees understand how they can have their international education recognized in the United States.

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]]> Career Pathways: Understanding Regulated and Non-regulated Professions in the United States https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/regulated-and-non-regulated-professions-in-the-united-states/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:08:15 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=e_guides&p=37517 This resource provides helpful information to internationally trained immigrants and refugees on understanding regulated and non-regulated professions in the U.S.

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]]> Career Pathways: Understanding Related and Alternative Careers https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/resource/related-and-alternative-careers/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:57:42 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=e_guides&p=37513 This e-guide helps internationally trained immigrants and refugees understand related and alternative career pathways in the U.S.

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