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Pedro Camacho

New Tech-Backed Credentials Boost Hiring Potential for Immigrants: 'Can Help Level the Playing Field for Them'

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A new form of digital credentialing is helping immigrants navigate the U.S. job market more effectively by giving them control over how their skills and experiences are presented to employers.

A 15-month pilot program run by Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) found that all immigrant participants secured jobs after using a new technology called Learner Employment Records (LERs).

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