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- About Resettlement 101
- Who are Refugees?
- Utah Resettlement
- Initial Services
- Case Management
- Health Programs
- Community Engagement
- About Refugee Resources
- Housing Resources
- Find a Job
- Learn English
- Youth and Student Support
- Services for Older Refugees
- Legal Services
- Provider Resources
- Employer Resources
Employer Resources
Hiring Refugees
The United States refugee resettlement program is based on “self-sufficiency as early as possible.” Employment is the number-one factor in a refugee’s success in the U.S.
Refugees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. from the day they arrive; no work visas are required.
The Refugee Services Office team provides support for:
- Screening and applicant assessment with employment applications and resumes
- Job readiness orientations, and employment-related workshops and services
- Training and education resources, translation and counseling services, and administrative support
- Support for applicants with employment-related issues
Benefits of hiring refugees
- Legal documents allowing them to work
- Bilingual skills
- Cultural diversity
- Eager to work and highly adaptable
Occupational trainings for refugees
The Refugee Services Office works with employers and partners to offer targeted occupational trainings and career pathways to help refugees gain the skills needed to achieve upward mobility and a family sustaining wage.
If you would like to partner with us in developing industry-specific occupational training and career pathways for refugees, please contact us.
Business development
Employers hiring refugees can access all of Workforce Services’ employer-related business development services and resources.
ContactIf you are interested in hiring refugees, participating in employment events or discussing other ways for employers to engage with refugees, please contact refugeecenter@utah.gov.
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Employer Resources
Hiring Refugees
The United States refugee resettlement program is based on “self-sufficiency as early as possible.” Employment is the number-one factor in a refugee’s success in the U.S.
Refugees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. from the day they arrive; no work visas are required.
The Refugee Services Office team provides support for:
- Screening and applicant assessment with employment applications and resumes
- Job readiness orientations, and employment-related workshops and services
- Training and education resources, translation and counseling services, and administrative support
- Support for applicants with employment-related issues
Benefits of hiring refugees
- Legal documents allowing them to work
- Bilingual skills
- Cultural diversity
- Eager to work and highly adaptable
Occupational trainings for refugees
The Refugee Services Office works with employers and partners to offer targeted occupational trainings and career pathways to help refugees gain the skills needed to achieve upward mobility and a family sustaining wage.
If you would like to partner with us in developing industry-specific occupational training and career pathways for refugees, please contact us.
Business development
Employers hiring refugees can access all of Workforce Services’ employer-related business development services and resources.
ContactIf you are interested in hiring refugees, participating in employment events or discussing other ways for employers to engage with refugees, please contact refugeecenter@utah.gov.