Global Talent

Global Talent Global Talent works to help immigrants and refugees successfully integrate into professional roles that restore hope and dignity.

Global Talent Idaho is a new workforce development initiative to enable skilled refugees and other immigrants to successfully integrate into professional roles in Idaho and to help Idaho retain these talented professional as key contributors to our state's community and economy. Every year, hundreds of refugees and other immigrants leave everything behind in their countries, arriving in Idaho with

advanced degrees, English language skills and successful but interrupted careers - as engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants and scientists. They end up significantly underemployed in low-wage jobs, their skills and talents left untapped. Global Talent Idaho aims to change that, helping skilled immigrants find roles related to their former careers, experience and education. Global Talent Idaho provides job seekers with career counseling, training, cultural orientation, and opportunities for mentoring, networking and internships that provide direct connections with employers. This also benefits employers by providing a resource for high-skilled workers who bring their often unparalleled commitment, global perspective and multiple languages to the workplace. Global Talent Idaho is a missing link for underserved refugee and immigrant communities, and for Idaho's economic growth. By enabling high-skilled immigrants to reclaim careers, Global Talent Idaho restores hope and dignity to people whose lives and careers have been interrupted, increases wages and family income, and boosts tax revenues for Idaho communities. Global Talent Idaho is positioned to create a more diverse, vibrant and talented workforce in Idaho.

- POSITION CLOSED - 🌎 Now Hiring: Workforce Engagement Coordinator! 🌎 Are you passionate about creating equitable pathwa...
12/05/2025

- POSITION CLOSED -

🌎 Now Hiring: Workforce Engagement Coordinator! 🌎
Are you passionate about creating equitable pathways for immigrants and refugees in Idaho?
Join our team at Jannus, Inc. and help shape the future of workforce development and career advancement!

As a Workforce Engagement Coordinator, you'll:
• Lead employer engagement programs
• Develop internship opportunities
• Offer career coaching to New American employees
• Create partnerships that strengthen Idaho's workforce

Why Jannus? ✨
• A culture that supports wellness, creativity, and professional growth
• A competitive benefits package, including a generous retirement plan
• Hybrid work flexibility after 90 days

⭐️ Apply by: December 18, 2025 ⭐️

Visit https://workforcenow.adp.com to apply!

Be part of something bigger-Jannus Changes
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11/24/2025

We successfully wrapped up our Fall Career Summit at College of Western Idaho✨

This summit was extra special, our amazing GT alumni returned as volunteers to help interview and support current job seekers. 🧡

Participants learned about the job market, PAR storytelling, marketing themselves, and interview best practices, then put it all into action with two rounds of mock interviews and a networking session with professionals from across industries.

Thank you to our volunteers, alumni, and job seekers for making this event meaningful and inspiring!

Swipe through the post to find your favorite quote from our job seekers and leave a comment on which one it was!Througho...
04/30/2025

Swipe through the post to find your favorite quote from our job seekers and leave a comment on which one it was!

Throughout all the changes that life brings, the voices of our job seekers have remained constant and loud.
During our trainings, meetings, and interviews with our talented job seekers, we have captured the impactful things they have said that have left us moved and hope do the same for you!

Day 1 done, Day 2 here we come!! It's not too late to join our work! Idaho Gives is from April 28th - May 1st. Donate No...
04/29/2025

Day 1 done, Day 2 here we come!! It's not too late to join our work! Idaho Gives is from April 28th - May 1st.
Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/gkktmW8i

We're excited to announce that Global Talent has partnered with Idaho Gives this year! Global Talent is participating to raise funds that directly support our job seekers. Through our work, we’ve been able to assist participants by covering essential costs based on available funds and individual needs. However, as we continue enrolling new participants and helping current one's secure positions in their fields, we need your support to expand our impact.
Your contributions will help provide:
Degree evaluations
English classes
Certification courses
Laptops
Upskilling opportunities
And additional support based on individual needs

Every donation makes a difference. We are truly grateful for your generosity and ongoing support in helping our job seekers thrive in the U.S. job market.
Thank you for standing with us!
https://lnkd.in/gkktmW8i

We are just 2 weeks away from one of our biggest events of the year! On April 25th we will be bringing together 20+ job ...
04/10/2025

We are just 2 weeks away from one of our biggest events of the year! On April 25th we will be bringing together 20+ job seekers and 30+ volunteers for our Career Summit Event. This day brings together job seekers and volunteers for an amazing day of training, networking, and mock interviews. Swipe through to see what to expect before, during, and after this event. We are so excited to grow the network within Global Talent and provide our job seekers with the knowledge and understanding needed to excel in the US job culture!
If you are interested in learning more about this year's Career Summit, please connect with us at [email protected].

Safiullah is such an inspiration to current and future job seekers. With the motivation and dedication within him, Safiu...
04/08/2025

Safiullah is such an inspiration to current and future job seekers. With the motivation and dedication within him, Safiullah has been able to secure a job as a project civil engineer for Amalgamated Sugar Company.

He is beyond thankful for the Global Talent team that recognized his great talent and came alongside him in training to help get him to where he is today.

Safiullah’s go-getter attitude can be seen through this simple quote that he left me with “I will not stop until I achieve what I set my mind to do. You haven’t reached your capacity yet and can always do more.”

Read his full story at: https://glotalent.org/campaigns/i-am-talent/

04/03/2025

Joel was just 18 years old when his security was in jeopardy, and he was forced to leave behind the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his sister. At this time, Joel knew little of the United States, and had never heard of a place called Idaho. Nevertheless, today he has become an integral part of the Boise community.

Back in his homeland, Joel was a highly educated individual who after receiving a bachelor’s degree in French and Media Studies and a Masters in French went on to become a teaching assistant at University of Cape Town. Now, nearly 8,000 miles away, he is able to use his expertise as the Coordinator for the IOR Refugee Speakers Bureau.

His journey from uncertainty to stability is a testament to the resilience and talent of many refugees. “People who are coming to Global Talent are already talented people,” he says. With the right support and opportunities, they too can rebuild their lives and contribute meaningfully to their new communities, just as he has.

Learn more about Joel and his story at: https://glotalent.org/campaigns/speaking-light-into-others/

Changes continue to be made that impact thousands and thousands of people in this country. Read the article below to see...
03/27/2025

Changes continue to be made that impact thousands and thousands of people in this country. Read the article below to see one of the most recent changes taken federally that impact both our work and the people that we love. Visit us online at https://glotalent.org/ or on Instagram at global_talent_idaho to learn about the work that we are continuing to do despite the growing barriers. Share your thoughts below!

The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.

For the past two months, there have been drastic changes in our country and the field of humanitarian service. As a resu...
02/13/2025

For the past two months, there have been drastic changes in our country and the field of humanitarian service. As a result, there is a dire need to remain encouraged and educated through this time. To learn more about how the executive order has impacted the Idaho resettlement community, read this article by Coeur d' Alene Press.

An executive order issued on Monday by President Donald Trump will suspend the arrival of refugees into the U.S. for at least 90 days.

Meet our intern: Leah is currently at BSU pursuing a major in Global Studies with an emphasis in Governance and Developm...
01/21/2025

Meet our intern:

Leah is currently at BSU pursuing a major in Global Studies with an emphasis in Governance and Development; as well as, a certificate in German and Conflict Management.

Throughout her college career she has developed a deep understanding and knowledge of the current refugee crisis, as well as obtained real world experiences.

Leah is extremely passionate about advocating and working with the displaced populations around the world, and is excited to be joining the Global Talent team as the Communications and Events Intern.

Global Talent's mission is to support new Americans in reclaiming and advancing their careers in Idaho. The Global Talen...
01/15/2025

Global Talent's mission is to support new Americans in reclaiming and advancing their careers in Idaho. The Global Talent Employer Engagement Program partners with resettlement agencies and employers statewide to provide professional development and advanced English skills, empowering new Americans to succeed in the workplace. On January 14, we visited Twin Falls to engage with local employers.

Did you know that 1 out of 5 college-educated immigrants and refugees in Idaho is currently unemployed or underemployed?...
11/25/2024

Did you know that 1 out of 5 college-educated immigrants and refugees in Idaho is currently unemployed or underemployed? Though highly educated newcomers have years of experience working in in-demand industries, many face barriers to professional employment.

That’s where Global Talent comes in. We equip New American professionals with the skills and resources needed to rebuild their careers in the U.S. and connect local employers with this untapped talent pool.

Your support makes a difference. Together, we can create a future where every individual can fully contribute their skills and expertise, restoring hope and dignity while energizing our economy.

Join us in our work by donating today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gt7d

Video by Eric Straubhar/Stroobs Creative

Did you know that 1 out of 5 college-educated immigrants and refugees in Idaho are currently unemployed or underemployed? Though highly educated newcomers ha...

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Global Talent is a new workforce development initiative to enable skilled refugees and other immigrants to successfully integrate into professional roles in their local community and for local communities to retain talented professionals as key contributors to our community and economy. Every year, hundreds of refugees and other immigrants leave everything behind in their countries, arriving in Idaho with advanced degrees, English language skills and successful but interrupted careers - as engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers, accountants and scientists. They end up significantly underemployed in low-wage jobs, their skills and talents left untapped. Global Talent aims to change that, helping skilled immigrants find roles related to their former careers, experience, and education. Global Talent provides job seekers with career counseling, training, cultural orientation, and opportunities for mentoring, networking and internships that provide direct connections with employers. This also benefits employers by providing a resource for high-skilled workers who bring their often unparalleled commitment, global perspective and multiple languages to the workplace. Global Talent is a missing link for underserved refugee and immigrant communities, and for local economic growth. By enabling high-skilled immigrants to reclaim careers, Global Talent restores hope and dignity to people whose lives and careers have been interrupted, increases wages and family income, and boosts tax revenues for Idaho communities. Global Talent is positioned to create a more diverse, vibrant and talented workforce.