RISE—Refugee and Immigrant Services for Employment

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Many foreign-born individuals come to the U.S. bringing unique skills, talents and backgrounds, but it can be difficult navigating the workplace in a new country. RISE is a career development program for immigrants, refugees, and asylees that offers individualized career services, including assistance developing a professional resume, support in transferring professional skills and credentials, introductions to local and regional employers, and advice for adjusting to the American workplace.

This program is designed for individuals who are legally authorized to work in the U.S., able to speak and write English, and trained in a professional skill or hold a certification or degree.

​RISE is supported in part by Marinus and Minna B. Koster Foundation, Inc.

More information

Contact Senior Program Manager
​Sandra Marsh-McClain at
(412) 742-4364 or
smmcclain@pawomenwork.org.

​Or, visit us at:
Pennsylvania Women Work
Centre City Tower
650 Smithfield Street, Suite 520, Pittsburgh PA 15222
RISE in Northview Heights
We’re partnering with the Somali Bantu Community Association of Pittsburgh to offer a special workshop for residents of the Northview Heights neighborhood. The program offers opportunities to network, meet with local employers, participate in individualized career guidance, get help creating a resume, discover transferable skills, and more. If you or someone you know lives in the Northview Heights area and is interested in learning more, please contact Kristen Tsapis at 412-622-4065 or ktsapis@pawomenwork.org.
 
This effort is funded by Duquesne Light and UPMC.
​​Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 520 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | tel: 412-742-4362 | fax: 412-904-4739
The official registration and financial information of Pennsylvania Women Work may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.