DETROIT, June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Refugee Awareness Day is
on Thurs., June 20 and Samaritas is
using this day to honor the economic contributions of refugees, who
contribute $295 million annually to
Michigan's economy. This World
Refugee Day, Michigan companies in
need of well-trained workers are encouraged to partner with
Samaritas to find candidates with a strong desire to succeed.
Samaritas' new talent recruitment portal makes it easy for
companies to collaborate with the agency and recruit new
talent.
"Refugees bring innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurial
spirit to our communities, enhancing our state's culture and
driving economic growth," said Mihaela
Mitrofan, Director of Samaritas New Americans. "We've served
refugees for nearly 100 years and will continue this work so that
our economy can grow. Samaritas is here to help match the talents
and expertise of our refugee clients with employment needs."
In fact, Michigan's League for
Public Policy reveals that in 2024, for every 1,000 newly arrived
immigrant workers, the projected increase in local and state tax
revenue in the first year is approximately $1.6 million. After about 5 years, it's projected
to be $2.5 million.
As Michigan's leading refugee
resettlement agency, Samaritas understands the challenging journey
refugees undertake, often fleeing persecution or violence. Without
the option to 'go back home' Samaritas steps in to prepare refugees
with programs to seamlessly integrate them into Michigan's workforce with in-demand skills to
get them ready for work on day one. The agency also works closely
with employment recruiters on paperwork and other critical
logistics to help speed up the hiring process.
"Samaritas does a great job with training and cutting the
bureaucracy to get them job-ready," said Joyce Sanders of Northgate Construction.
"The Samaritas refugee clients are hardworking and reliable.
We are happy to have them on board."
The list of employers collaborating with Samaritas to augment
their workforce with refugee workers includes Northgate and
Amplitude Staffing, but the agency is looking for others to help
its clients achieve independence and contribute to Michigan's economy.
Visit Samaritas.org/newamericans to consider fostering,
mentoring, or donating to build hope and opportunity for refugees
to rebuild their lives.
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