Hire a Refugee
We work with you to match a refugee’s skills and experience to meet your workforce needs.
Nationalities Service Center (NSC) provides the following services to employers:
- Careful screening prior to placement.
- Weekly job readiness classes.
- Intensive ongoing English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
- Close monitoring, to help make each placement a success.
- Post-placement follow-up services, which increase retention rates.
- Case management services to aid in the transition to the American workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are refugees authorized to work in the United States?
Yes they are.
Refugees are authorized to work upon arrival in the U.S. They receive their Employment Authorization Document from the Department of Homeland Security shortly after arriving in the U.S.
Can refugees speak English?
Some refugees arrive in the U.S. knowing how to speak English fluently. Others are eager to learn and utilize our daily ESL classes to help improve their language and comprehension skills. Many refugees speak numerous languages, showing their skill and capacity to learn another language.
What is a refugee?
“A refugee is someone who, owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality or habitual residence, and is unable to or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” (UNHCR, 2009, p.13)
Through the U.S.’ resettlement program, refugees are resettled in cities across the country.
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Refugee:
- Our services are free.
- All refugees are authorized to work in the U.S.
- Save time on recruitment and screening - we do it for you!
- Our clients have immediate availability.
- Support services to ensure successful outcomes!
- Refugees have strong work ethics, which will help increase your company’s productivity.
- High retention rates, which can save thousands of dollars in hiring costs.
- Refugees want to work!
- Tax benefits.
- Diversify your workforce!
Interested in hiring a refugee? Contact Tiffany Thompson at tthompson@nscphila.org or 215-893-8400 ext. 1553
