FirstGen and Upwardly Global’s Career Skills Program for Immigrant Women Exceeds Expectations
Enrollment in Upwardly Global’s Career Skills Program for immigrant women who now call Los Angeles home, launched last year with support from Alya Michelson’s FirstGen Initiative, nearly tripled above the initial target for the program, which is aimed at moving immigrant women from unemployment or low-skilled jobs to full employment.
Upwardly Global Gala Celebrates the Contributions of Immigrants and Refugees
Upwardly Global, the nonprofit organization that recently partnered with Alya Michelson’s FirstGen Initiative to support a cohort of immigrant women as they rebuild their careers in a new country, held its annual gala recently to celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees.
Alya Michelson Launches ‘Beautiful Journey,’ a New Podcast About Immigrant Women
Michelson Philanthropies Co-Chair Alya Michelson interviewed Upwardly Global President and CEO Jina Krause-Vilmar for her inaugural podcast about immigrant women titled “Beautiful Journey.”
Career Skills Program Underway with Eight Immigrant Women Enrolled as Upwardly Global’s First All-Female Cohort
Since its inception in May, eight LA-based immigrant women have enrolled in Upwardly Global’s Career Skills program, sponsored by Michelson Philanthropies’ FirstGen Initiative.