Upwardly Global

Upwardly Global really helps volunteers make a difference by giving us structured resources to make the most of the time we spend with participants in their program. For example, for a mock interview, there was a two page guide that structured the time for the interview - helping me both cover topics and create a warm experience.

Plus, I like how they make things easier for everyone by integrating technology that doesn't require me to download anything. For example, a Google form for providing my notes after the mock interview.

Feels really pragmatic and effective.

Upwardly Global helped tremendously in my job hunting when I moved to the US from the Philippines. They provided reskilling and upskilling courses, career certifications, provided us with coaches, helped us with one-on-one mock interviews with volunteers, etc. They also have partnerships with different companies and through this, I was able to get my current job.
UpGlo is really beneficial for immigrants like me and I hope they continue to help more of us in the future.

At a time when immigrants, refugees, and asylees are feeling the shifting sentiment in the United States, Upwardly Global is on the ground ensuring that they can contribute to and thrive in our country. Newcomers are not only a benefit to our nation's prosperity, but they are also a necessity, and Upwardly Global is helping to tap into this fantastic source of job seekers. And for the job seekers, Upwardly Global is uplifting their families, transforming their lives, and helping to revitalize our communities with their contributions.

I've got all the support I needed as a foreigner to succeed and get a job in the US.

Upwardly Global was the 3rd non-profit organization I worked with to get helped with landing a job after I moved to the United States and the 1st organization that really helped me. We worked closely together from 9/2022 until 1/2023, when I accepted a job offer! (I am still with the same company and recently got promoted!). What makes Upwardly Global stand out from other organizations alike are the following:

1. being oriented toward helping immigrants and refugees.
- other organizations were teaching me how to write a US style resume, structure the bullet points etc. but the fact that my past employment was from another country wasn’t really addressed. Upwardly Global taught me how to write a US style resume as an immigrant, following the strategies developed by Upwardly Global, to make my foreign job experience speak to US recruiters and make them recognize my growth and achievements that I worked hard for in my home country.

2. Personalized Approach and available resources
a) at other organizations I had to participate in zoom classes, when I was one of many. Other participants were at different stages of job seeking process with own specific needs that were different than mine, and everyone was trying to get the coach’s attention.
-> At Upwardly Global one mentor worked with me individually, in personal sessions focusing on my needs.
b) at other organizations I could schedule individual coaching sessions, but it was challenging to get the same coach who helped me last time.
-> At Upwardly Global, that one mentor who was assigned to me at the beginning, worked with me all the time for several months, new exactly at was stage I was and what we discussed previously. He led my development as a job seeker. We developed mutual trust very quickly. He remembered who I was and what was my story. His name is Kahlil and I highly recommend him!
-> at other organizations, when participating in live zoom sessions, I had to multitask between taking screenshots, making notes, listening to questions from the group, jotting down answers given by the coach and trying to get attention to have my questions answered.
-> At Upwardly Global, I was given resources I could review any time of the day, I could go back to them whenever I needed, I could go over the same materials as many times as I needed, to grasp everything. Video materials from Upwardly Global are very good, easy to follow, step by step tutorials, and prepared specifically for foreigners.
d) at other organizations I was given homework to do.
-> At Upwardly Global I was given homework to do and a private tutor who helped me do that homework with me.
Career coaches at Upwardly Global are often immigrants themselves who have been in the same situation and they understand what foreign jobseekers are going through.
Plus, as an Alumni, I can still reach out to Upwardly Global, to get advise on advancing my career within the company and strategize on internal applications.

Upwardly Global truly changes lives by helping skilled immigrant job seekers regain confidence in their skills and find meaningful work in their new home. As an UpGlo alumni, I am so thankful for the invaluable advising services and U.S. job search training that they provided. Now, I volunteer to support fellow job seekers in their job search journey. I’m so proud to be a part of their impactful work and get the chance to give back. Keep up the great work, everyone!

I have volunteered with Upwardly Global initially as a mock interviewer, but after becoming closer to the job seekers, I became more involved as a language coach, and continue to stay in touch. Upwardly Global is a great resource and connector between job seekers, and companies as these individuals bring their best, and benefit companies and the US.

I love the mission and the goals of this organization. I appreciate how inclusive Upwardly Global is and how thoughtful they are in designing all their support offerings. The impact Upwardly Global has made is huge and I know they drive to continue their impact.

I've been volunteering with them since 2016 and have had really positive experiences throughout

I am Yen. I am a nurse from University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I came to the U. S. in December, 2022 with a determination of continuing my life and my family without losing my career as a competent and good nurse. Upwardly Global is one of the organizations that brings my dream closer and further practically. Ms. Tamar, my personal coach, as well as many persons along the way in UpGlo were always preparing and taking steps day by day with me.
I'm proud of to be one of Upwardly Global participants.

I have been a donor and volunteer for more than four years. UpGlo holds its mission and focus dear; to help professionals reach their potential and contribute economically and culturally. They work directly with jobseekers but also scale their impact through legislative work, partnerships and self-serve programs. I'm happy to be associated with UpGlo.

As an immigrant from Ukraine, navigating the American job market seemed daunting until I found Upwardly Global. This organization has been instrumental in my career journey, providing comprehensive support that exceeded my expectations.

Upwardly Global's assistance ranged from refining my resume to mastering interview techniques and even enrolling in relevant courses. However, beyond the practical skills, they helped me regain confidence in my abilities, which was the pivotal turning point in my job search.

I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to my job coach, Kahlil B., whose dedication and patience were unwavering. His guidance not only polished my professional profile but also empowered me to showcase my skills effectively.

Moreover, the entire staff at Upwardly Global made me feel welcome and supported from day one. The community of fellow immigrants I met through their programs provided invaluable camaraderie and encouragement throughout my journey.

Looking forward, my aspiration is to join Upwardly Global as a team member myself. I am driven by the desire to pay forward the incredible support I received and help fellow immigrants achieve their professional dreams.

In conclusion, Upwardly Global is not just an organization; it's a beacon of hope and empowerment for immigrants striving to build meaningful careers in their new home. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking to overcome career challenges and unlock their full potential.

When I first arrived in the United States as an immigrant from Armenia, I struggled to navigate the job market despite my extensive background and work experience in European countries. Discovering Upwardly Global was a turning point; they provided personalized guidance, helped refine my resume, and equipped me with essential interview skills typical to the US. Their career coaching and support were invaluable, leading me to secure a position in the USA. Upwardly Global's unwavering support empowered me to rebuild my career and contribute meaningfully to my new community, and I highly recommend their services to other immigrant professionals.

They are an extremely impactful non-profit with a great mission.

My experience with Upwardly Global has been truly transformative. As an immigrant, acquiring the skills to navigate the U.S. job market felt like finding a map to hidden treasure. But even with a treasure map, you still need the guts to go forward. The real gem was discovering a supportive community cheering me on—absolutely priceless! Upwardly Global didn't just equip me with essential skills; they gave me the confidence and support to truly succeed. They greatly enhanced my professional capabilities and provided a welcoming community that has been the rock-solid foundation of my growth.

My name is Jackson Gerald Paul from DRC congo zone of uvira, I ran away from my country to Tanzania when I was young, my mother gave birth to us when we were only two, our father was very rich where his wealth led him to marry many women including my mother, father mine was from the Wabembe tribe and my mother was a Nyamurenge. At that time we were saved from being killed by our blood relatives because we donated blood from kibembe and kinyamurenge, they hated us at home and also our fathers hated us especially our blood relatives who we have contributed to father but our mothers are different, some of them are soldiers of Maimai. So that we had to lose each other and my parents and were driven to Tanzania after our mother was captured by a force sent by my father's children, thus leading to my father's life being less safe. There it is in short, although until now we do not know what our mother did with our father. We lived in Tanzania but security was low because our enemies got information that we were in Tanzania and that's when we fled to Kakuma refugee camp. When I arrived in Kakuma, I got lost with my younger brother until now I haven't seen him and I don't know where he is and how his safety is. I have studied ICT Computer operator grade 3 and grade 2 and I am waiting to finish grade 1. The school I studied is Don Bosco technical institute located in Kakuma refugee camp and I am lucky to get both certificates ie Don Bosco certificate and NITA government certificate.

Upwardly Global helped me get the job I wanted! They have an amazing program with many parts, from interview training, resume building, mentorship, skills development, etc etc. The best and most useful part for me was the introductions to volunteers on companies I liked for informational interviews. They helped guide me in my search, stay positive and continue applying until I finally got the job I wanted.
I now volunteer with Upwardly in the same capacity.
UpGlo gets the job done! they place skilled immigrants back into the workforce where they belong.
Can't be thankful enough!

I have been involved supporting immigrants and refugees in Chicagoland area and across the country for several years now as a volunteer. Upwardly Global is an outstanding organization and provides very rewarding volunteer opportunities for our community members who are looking to support skilled and educated immigrants and refugees in reestablishing their careers and achieving their professional potential in the United States. Upwardly Global is doing an incredibly important work for our communities and for our country as a whole. I cannot recommend it enough!

I volunteered at One Journey Festival and heard a number of UpGlo alums praise the organization and the vision to help immigrants in the USA. I would echo the sentiments having also participated in a few workshops.

Upwardly Global is a truly extraordinary non-profit, making a significant impact in the lives of refugees and immigrants. Their programs are incredibly effective in helping individuals navigate the complexities of job markets, empowering them to realize their full potential in their new country. The team's dedication and compassion are absolutely commendable, going above and beyond to ensure everyone they serve feels seen, heard, and supported. I am continuously inspired by the success stories that come out of their work, testifying to the transformative effect they have on people's lives. If you're looking for a non-profit that truly makes a difference, I can't recommend Upwardly Global highly enough.

I love Upwardly Global's mission of uplifting newly arriving immigrants to their best next life in the US by providing the networking and job search skills to be a competitive applicant in the workforce. Upwardly Global went to sites where newly arriving Afghan refugees were entering the US to provide them with job searching links so that they could quickly assimilate into their profession here in the US.

UpGlo has an amazing network of mentors, partner organizations and potential employers all working together to ensure that families from developing nations can re-establish their careers.

UpGlo is an incredible organization, simply put. I serve on their San Francisco Leadership Council, and have seen first hand the commitment to immigrant and refugee jobseekers looking for employment here in the US that is commensurate with their skills and experience. Not only do they leverage their extensive network of employer partnerships to connect jobseekers to relevant jobs, but they provide a range of job training and mentorship opportunities to give jobseekers a better sense of the US work environment and to help them build their networks. They also continue to play a very influential role in the local and national policy dialogue around workforce development for immigrants and refugees - they are a very unique voice at the table and one that must continue to be represented.

Upwardly Global does such wonderful work to advance the careers of skilled immigrants and refugees in the US. They’re thoughtful, organized, and extremely knowledgeable in all they do. I love this organization!

Continues to make impact through grass root movements and policy!

I have been volunteering for UpGlo for more than 2 years now. It gives me great satisfaction working with the immigrants and refugees who want to make a better life for themselves. The charity is doing great work giving them the tools and the opportunities.

Upwardly Global is the product of vision, inspiration, and thoughtful leadership -- I followed them for years before connecting in person, and it's been privilege to support them concretely in a number of ways over the last decade. Their advocacy, programming, delivery, and transparency are cutting-edge excellent.

Upwardly Global is the only non-profit organization working at the intersection of immigrant/refugee job seekers and employers seeking mid-career professionals in healthcare, IT, technology, and many other industries. I've actively volunteered for UpGlo for more than 5 years now. The stories of humans making cross-border journeys and continuing in meaningful careers in the US are what inspire me to support this cause with my time, my wallet, and my voice!

Upwardly Global is focused on systems change in diversity, equity and inclusion in the professional workplace - directly serving jobseekers, transforming employers, and bringing their specialized content and approach to partners to expand their reach. I’ve had the pleasure and honor to volunteer with the organization (as a mock interviewer and mentor), as well as work with staff through the Leadership Council and Board. The jobseekers I’ve met are amazing talent, and the staff and CEO have a real passion for the mission and work hard to deliver on it every day.

Upwardly Global is a great organization that helps skilled immigrant and refugee populations stand on their feet. Without Upwardly Global support, many highly skilled, highly trained, and motivated individuals end up in entry-level jobs for the rest of their life. The support from Upwardly Global is crucial not only to immigrants and refugees but also to the communities they live in.

Upwardly Global’s honorable mission of helping high-skilled immigrant find careers is a goal that resonates with my family. My grand mother was a head nurse at a major hospital in Taipei and at her retirement at the age of 60, she had the opportunity to immigrate to America. She came to America with the goal of a better life for her children and grand children. Upon arriving in San Francisco, the only work she could find was in a sweat shop, where she sewed under terrible conditions for the next 10 years. I tear up whenever I think of the sacrifice made by my grandmother and without her courage and determination, I wouldn’t have had the opportunities I enjoy today. I serve on the board of Upwardly Global because it helps immigrants like my grandmother every day live up to their human potential.

Have been a supporter of UpGlo's mission and work for a number of years. Really impressed with the impact they have in supporting immigrants and refugees and having their professional skills recognized in the US, helping individuals to earn a thriving wage and using their skills to support the US economy

Upwardly Global is an extraordinary organization which is extremely well run and achieves it's mission objectives year after year. The management team is passionate about the work and drives meaningful change in the lives of those it serves as well as the larger workforce environment.

I am proud to be associated with this meaningful cause and see our impact grow.

Upwardly Global is one of the best non-profit organizations I have had the honor of volunteering with for the past 6+ years. In the world with one crisis after another, Upwardly Global stands out and serves one of the most sensitive populations - immigrants and refugees. Upwardly Global makes volunteering and matching very simple and it is extremely satisfying to coach, mentor and help people they serve build their network and ultimately their career in the US.

This organization benefits and executes with every dollar donated. It really makes a difference and the team does incredible work to impact the lives of people everyday while also benefiting the US economy.

Awesome nonprofit that is super relevant in the midst of recent global news and provides measurable benefits to skilled refugees and immigrants looking to assimilate into the US workplace.

I have been volunteering with Upwardly Global for the past 4 years and have been serving on their Leadership Council for the DC Metro area for the past year. I have witnessed their impact first hand in the mock interviews and job preparation volunteering efforts I've participated in seeing the job seekers preparation, and I have had the opportunity to hear from their alumni on the success they've been able to find. A truly inspiring organization!

When I first moved to the U.S. as an immigrant, Upwardly Global served as a stepping stone for me to restart my professional career! I was supported by a professional mentor who guided me in the job search process, enhanced my career skills, and encouraged me to keep trying and find my place in the U.S. international development community.

In addition to providing excellent, high quality and I would say, compassionate services, Upwardly Global is remarkable because its team consists of experienced professionals that are truly passionate about and dedicated to helping new immigrants and refugees in the U.S. through career skills building, networking, strategic (including employer) partnerships, and national and local-level advocacy.

UpGlo is a dedicated team that is committed to impact. They leverage their volunteers well and have a sustainable model through partnership and addressing an important need.

UpGlo provides critical support to individuals which ultimately enriches the US workforce and economy. It’s a fantastic organization with dedicated and talented staff supporting individuals with same qualities.

Upwardly Global provides an enriching, insightful and valuable experience for both volunteers and the job seekers they serve. They expertly foster partnerships and encourage connections that enable volunteers and job seekers to learn from and support each other. It's been a humbling experience to be able to connect with immigrant and refugee job seekers, hear their stories, and to be able to support them in their job search. I feel I'm able to have a positive impact, and it's always great to hear when job seekers I've connected with have successfully passed their interviews.

I've been wanting to support and develop a long-standing relationship with a non-profit for quite some time. I finally found the perfect fit with Upwardly Global because they actively engaged me as a volunteer, and I felt I was able to provide meaningful support. I'm looking forward to continuing to volunteer with Upwardly Global and encourage anyone, with any skill level, to join and share their insights with job seekers. I've learned that no matter the skill level, from junior to senior, student to executive, beginner to advanced, everyone has guidance and networks to offer and impact another's life.

Upwardly Global is one of the best run non-profits and has been stepping up its game in recent years to place increasing numbers of job seekers from other countries. Recently, they have leaned in to helping to shape legislation to employ more healthcare workers from outside the US to combat Covid 19 as well as to support Afghan refugees in longer-term resettlement. They are a great group of people who is easy and fun to work with and continue to stretch the limits of what is possible to support immigrants and refugees!

Hugely impactful work, especially impressed with their advocacy rooted in understanding the unique needs of the population they serve. They mobilized quickly and effectively to support Afghan SIVs and engage the private sector in this work.

I am proud to be part of this organization as the chair of the Seattle Leadership Council and volunteer. I have met so many exceptional people through my 3 years of work with Upwardly Global, including other board members, staff, alumni, and current immigrant and refugee job seekers. It's a very compassionate community!

I have been working with UpGlo for over 3 years and the organization continues to amaze me with their dedication to the mission of supporting immigrants and refugees into their professional careers in the US. My interactions with the staff at UpGlo is always professional and educational. Their ability to evolve with and respond to changing political and economical landscapes that impact the population they serve is impressive. UpGlo helps place over a thousand jobseekers a year, and I look forward to supporting their dynamic efforts in response to the Afghan crisis.

Upwardly Global provides incredible mentoring, professional guidance, and networking opportunities for immigrants and refugees. I've seen the results first hand - the impact on outlook is immediate and longterm is transformative. An amazing organization from the staff to the volunteers to the participants who return as alumni.

I am an UpGlo Alumni, and decided to volunteer with them to pay it forward and make a meaningful contribution to the professional journey of skilled immigrants to the US. I have volunteered as a Mentor and Language Coach. The experience has been fulfilling and I am able to see the tangible rewards as alumni of the program have overcome barriers to succeed and, in turn, pay forward the support they have recieved. Upwardly Global provides the opportunity and support needed for skilled immigrants to make lasting diverse contributions to America's workforce and workplaces.

Nobody believes in the United States quite like immigrants do, and nobody believes in the promise and potential of newcomers like Upwardly Global does. Honored to be a volunteer, former employee, and friend of many of the jobseekers I was fortunate to work with and learn from.

I've been partnering with Upwardly Global for a few years, and it has been an absolute delight every step of the way. Every member of the staff is incredibly thoughtful, empathetic, and energized to truly support the immigrant community in accessing a meaningful career. In addition, every client of Upwardly Global's I have come across has only positive things to say about how important their experience was at Upwardly Global in setting them up for success.

I have been a part of Upwardly Global for five years as a volunteer. Through my experience, I have seen how the Upwardly Global system adds value to immigrant job seekers by providing invaluable resources during a critical stage of an immigrant job seeker's journey. These resources have translated to amazing outcomes, thereby increasing the job seeker's confidence and overall quality of life. Upwardly Global is making a real difference in impacting immigrants' lives for the better. I am proud to play a part of this organization and look forward to the amazing impact it will keep making for years to come.

Upwardly is an organization that adds incredible tangible value to so many people's lives. Through many amazing volunteers, immigrants who found their way to the US, but have no experience in the American way of working have access to a vast amount of resources how to navigate the US job market. Through its hands-on approach, it measurably touches many immigrants' lives every single day. Upwardly not only helps with job search training, job searches, interview training and many more events and trainings sessions.
This organization makes truly a difference in thousands of people's lives.

Upwardly Global was a game changer in my life. I am immigrant who learned about UpGlo through World Relief. I received advise and support from both its amazing team and volunteers network. Thanks to its job search training initiatives, mock interviews, resume cliniques, among other activities, I managed to successfully transition from finance to data analytics in Chicago. My experience there was amazing.

Also, UpGlo supported me at helping other fellow immigrants to find better opportunities.

I could not recommend UpGlo enough!

I first heard of Upwardly Global when a colleague who went through their program was hired at my company. Since then I have attended a dozen volunteer events, coaching people on their resumes and conducting mock interviews for jobs they are applying for. The Upwardly Global staff truly care on a human level about each of the job-seekers they coach through the job-seeking process. I'm consistently blown away by the wonderful work Upwardly Global does helping impressive newcomers to the USA re-enter their chosen fields of work. Could not love this organization more!

Upwardly Global is an amazing organization. I've been volunteering for nearly 6 months now and I am inspired by the job seekers. Upwardly Global provides tremendous support by providing mock interviews, resume reviews, HR panel events, Women in Tech events, and more. This organization truly lifts their participants and volunteers at all levels.Upwardly Global is doing incredibly important work for the community and for the country, and I couldn't recommend it enough. Being a immigrant myself I can understand the struggles and challenges for landing a job in USA and UpGlo is the perfect organization that understands the challenges and helps candidates overcome them.

I have volunteered with UpGlo for the last three plus years, primarily through their mock interviews or speed networking events. The professionals and job seekers they engage with are always so incredibly impressive and professional. They motivate me to be better at my job.

The logistics from the team are always run quite smoothly.

I have been volunteering with Upwardly Global for five years and the experience has been so personally enriching. I have met new immigrants, refugees and aslyum seekers with experience in engineering, lawyers, scientists, professors and many more talented people. Upwardly Global offers an array of volunteer opportunities from in person networking to virtual mock interviews. My company also supports Upwardly Global and with their support I have been able to arrange volunteer opportunities for hundreds of our employees. We work with Upwardly Global and make a focused effort to support our inclusion and diversity efforts by hiring job seekers. It's a win-win and I couldn't be prouder to be a supporter.

I've been volunteering and supporting the nonprofit since 2013. UpGlo is an amazing organization and truly helped transform the lives fo the job seekers they served. And their services are 100% free to job seekers!

Upwardly Global is an amazing organization to volunteer for. They are collaborative and supportive. I've been volunteering for nearly a year now and I am inspired by the job seekers. Their tenacity and strive is inspiring. Upwardly Global provides tremendous support by providing mock interviews, resume reviews, HR panel events, Women in Tech events, and more. They provide courses or bootcamp training resources to job seekers for continuing education. This organization truly lifts their participants and volunteers at all levels.

Upwardly Global has done and continues to do amazing work connecting extremely talented job seekers with organizations, not only improving their well-being but contributing to advancing the country's workforce. UpGlo is truly invested in their job seekers and their staff is some of the most hard working and dedicated people I know. They embody their mission in everything they do from advocacy work to up-skilling programs. As a volunteer, I have always felt informed and encouraged, which I have found to be crucial in growing a non-profit volunteer base. I want to thank Upwardly Global for all they have done and I am excited to continue to support this organization!

Upwardly Global provides very rewarding volunteer opportunities and it's work is even more critical these days.

I've been a volunteer for over 6 years in Chicago, and have met incredible people - job seekers, staff, and fellow volunteers alike. I've seen nervous job seekers blossom into confident job applicants and new employees. My husband's cousin was a job seeker (former doctor in Iraq working menial jobs here) and with UpGlo he was able to secure an incredible medical residency. The impact this had on his extended family cannot be overstated, and I'm forever grateful to UpGlo!

America is stronger with a more inclusive workforce. Upwardly Global actively works to connect incredible talent to employers who get that truth and will stay ahead because of their commitment to diverse perspectives and talent. That includes Upwardly Global themselves: they hire some of the jobseekers they support!

Upwardly Global is an amazing organization. I have been involved as a volunteer for several years helping new immigrants to Chicago rebuild their careers and achieve their professional potential. Upwardly Global is doing incredibly important work for the community and for the country, and I couldn't recommend it enough. It's a truly great non-profit.

I moved to the US in 2004 and struggled with survivor jobs. Upwardly Global helped to rewrite my resume, trained my interview skills and taught to networking with professionals. Today I have an international sales position and I and proud to be formed by Upwardly Global.

They have a great approach and very organized! I have enjoyed volunteering with them and what they provide to their users is priceless...providing professionals from other countries with the skills they need to succeed here in the US. This makes a huge impact on their lives and good for our economy too!

As an immigrant myself, I totally understand how challenging it can be for new immigrants to find a job in the US. Upwardly Global provided a friendly and comfortable environment for both the volunteers and applicants to work together.

What a great company mission. As a former volunteer of this non-profit (then I moved across the country so couldn't continue as a mentor) I am so happy to see that there are people focused on helping educated immigrants find the right roles in the job market. My parents were immigrants and not all skills are seen as the same when people come to the US. It's good to see a path for those immigrants so they can support their families and build a better life here in the US.

A stellar organization serving a great and pressing need! New immigrants face so many challenges and UPGlo is a valuable partner in their struggle. I highly recommend this organization and I am proud to be a volunteer!

I had my doubts first when I joined Upwardly. There are many nonprofits who claim they're making a difference but in reality it's more talk than walk. Upwardly is not one of them. What they do is tangible and changes lives for better everyday.
My first mentee was a procurement professional from Ukraine who found a job in 6 months with a green energy company. At the graduation event, I met others who like my mentee had changed their life and were heading for a more successful future. What I saw that day was a proof of Upwardly's impact.

Volunteering with Upwardly Global is always fascinating and rewarding. I've helped out a several of their job training and mentorship events - working with people on resumes, job interview skills, and just general questions about how to look for a new job. I've met people from all walks of life, refugees who were top of their field but are now starting over. It's always a humbling and inspiring experience chatting with members at UpGlo events. I highly recommend volunteering here!

It is always difficult to get notice when you are an immigrant professional in USA but thanks to Upwardly Global that make a difference in this world, I had the opportunity to help other professional to build their resume, I saw in them the same desire to succeed in this new country and how difficult it is when you dont have some support. I feel grateful to be part of this important organization and I will be always be ready to help others.
Thank you

I was an immigrant job seeker and found Upwardly Global almost 3 years after my arrival in the USA. The immigrant worker classes, cultural knowledge and resume and job search support I got allowed me to move from a minimum paying job as a care attendant, to a communications manager in the tech industry earning 4 times the salary I was earning as an overqualified caregiver. The experience was amazing, from the friendships I made in the class, to the volunteers and mentors that served me, and the opportunities that they directly opened to me, including introducing me as a candidate to Cisco Systems, where I got my first corporate job. Thank you Upwardly Global. Continue doing the great work you do!

I was fortunate to volunteer for this organization and see the wonderful work they are doing to support skilled immigrants in their job search. The job search can be an overwhelming experience even if you're in your home country, so this support system is a great asset to remove those barriers and create a positive job search experience. I couldn't say enough great things!

I volunteered with UpGlo through a company event. They came to our office, trained us, and had us work 2 on 1 with a new immigrant to build a resume. Their model is great for people who want to have direct, personal impact in not a lot of time. The whole process took ~2 hours.

The organization has a fantastic goal of helping skilled immigrants find jobs in the US. I look forward to continuing to work with them.

Upwardly Global is an amazing organization. I volunteered with Upwardly Global while living in New York City, it was great to meet the individuals who had just recently moved to the area and were benefiting from our efforts, they were smart, accomplished, and very appreciative. I hope this organization is able to continue to grow and help more and more people. Thanks. Lilly

I'm Upwardly global Alumni. UpGlo is a unique organization that help Professional immigrants to find their career in United States. They believe in the added value of professional Immigrants and understands the struggles of those immigrants. I was so fortunate that I've found UpGlo on my first year of immigration. UpGlo is so unique as all their services are free, staff are well educated and know fully well how to orient and train people so that they could find a carrier in their profession (not just a job). I believe in Upwardly global and I would be forever grateful to this organization for helping me find my fist professional job in US. At present, I am working as a Production Manager on one of the big food industry companies.
Thanks UpGlo.

Upwardly Global is an amazing nonprofit organization helped me landed my first job in the US. Upwardly Global not only polished my skills for interview and resume/cover letter writing, it strengthened my confidence in working in the US.

Upwardly Global made a huge difference in my life and career. When I came to the United States. I had almost 10 years of professional experience, but no experience with the job search in the U.S. With their help I was able to reposition myself in the job market within my area of expertise. I am forever thankful for their help and proud to be an alumna - and later volunteer - of such an amazing organization.

I have helped several highly skilled professionals and referred them to Upwardly Global. Thank you so much for your invaluable services to the community.

The caliber of the staff, the volunteers and the people who come are unparalleled. Here lies the intersection of talent, potential, and meaningful impact.

When I came to this country I was so confused about how and what I was supposed to do to find a job. Everything changed when I went to a training session with UpGlow. Now I feel more confident in my job search and I've seen other people helped by UpGlow succeed as well.

Upwardly Global offers an excellent opportunity for volunteers to work hands on with immigrants to the US on their interviewing skills and resume building skills. The staff prepares volunteers during a brief session prior to being partnered up with a job-seeker, so first time volunteers need not worry about wondering what kind of advice they can provide. The job-seekers are open minded and are very open to feedback from volunteers. If you are looking to make a positive impact on someone's career, I would highly recommend volunteering with Upwardly Global.

Upwardly Global has an amazingly dedicated staff who work with their clients thoughtfully and thoroughly. Their programs, services, and advocacy are needed in a time when many are leaving the workforce and many are entering the United States with more skills and talents to share. I've also volunteered with clients and every single person was motivated and ready to work, grow, and contribute to the community--the same strengths that immigrants who came long ago also exhibited.

UpGlo helped me to polish my soft skills so I could pursue opportunities within my career. UpGlo supports the continuous needs of the job market for talented and experienced employees. The organization is committed to help only legal immigrants which results in a higher retention rate for US employers and limits the transfer of earnings overseas. This has an overall positive impact on the US Economy.

Previous participants become future volunteers. This is a sign of a successful organization.

I've wired with UpGlo in both New York and Chicago, through both a corporate partnership and as an independent volunteer. They are responsive, attuned to the unique needs of the populations they serve and fill an essential role in getting new American job seekers in track. The experiences I've had meant that I've sought them out as a partner as I've moved and I've referred both job seekers and volunteers to their services. Keep up the good work UpGlo!

I learned about this organization through a classmate who was a mentor and recommended it. I loved the story and found the mission compelling. I was looking for a way to leverage my experience and pay forward the mentorship that I received over the years. Everyone that I talked were passionate about the organization. In addition, the staff was professional and organized. My experience as a mentor has been rewarding. And it was great to see my mentee find a job and witness her journey. I would recommend the organization to other professionals who want to make a difference, especially those who understand the challenges of relocation to a different country.

This is a great program that really allows professionals from other countries develop their resume and interviewing skills. It is also a great networking opportunity for those involved!

Hi, I'm Gigi. I'm new immigrant to US. This is my 2nd year here. I knew about Up glow from one of my friends. Up Glow helped me a lot to set my 1st step in US job market, as I was coming from different part of the world ( Egypt ). And because of their support, now, I was lucky to join Wells Fargo bank; one of the biggest companies in the banking industry. I'm really thanking all the staff who helped me especially Rose
my coach and Marlow my mentor.

I've witnessed how UpGlow has improved the lives of hundreds of foreign professionals in the Bay Area by helping them find their first job in the US. Their staff is very competent, caring and knowledgeable, they have a solid group of volunteers supporting their activities, and it also uses web tools that allow the job seeker to improve hers/his skills without having to commute to the city. UpGlow should have branches in all major cities in the US. Great work!!

I am the office manager for a small research consulting firm in San Francisco. For hiring, I reached out to UpGlo to see if they had any candidates. Their Program Director told me about a gentleman with a masters and strong background in research. His resume showed he was working the nightshift in a parking lot in North Beach, but she assured me that he had experience and would be a good fit. When we met him we were blown away! He had far more experience in our field than we imagined. He was indeed the perfect fit. The market was in need of qualified and experienced research consultants and we were happy to use UpGlo to find this talent. It's hard to imagine that without UpGlo, it's possible he would still be working the nightshift.

Upwardly Global is an amazing organization, and it provides a life lasting benefit for its job seekers. For me, UpGlo was key in guiding me through the US job market culture, being fundamental in my landing a vice president position few months after moving to the US. UpGlo is truly a great nonprofit!

Upwardly Global does truly inspiring work. By helping incredibly talented immigrant professionals find careers that match their skills, they're helping the economy function more efficiently, while matching much needed openings with qualified candidates.

Upwardly Global members invest their professionalism and helped a huge number of educated immigrants start new work and life in the U.S.A. Upwardly is a nonprofit organization with a strong customer focus and social responsibility.

I was lucky to find Upwardly five years ago. Thanks to Upwardly I have been working my dreamed job since 2010.

Maria Radoslavova

UpGlo really puts out high quality work. The network that they build is invaluable.

Upwardly Global is the best idea for Nonprofit organization, Upwardly Global giving you something very valuable for free they giving you the "Knowledge" and "Knowledge is Power" and thats what you need when you move to a new society with diffrent concepts. The American Job Market is Totally different than any other market in the world. UpGlo Educate you for free, they give you the know how and the experience for free, how you gonna be when you get an MBA from Harvard for free? Its something similar, you get a very professional training on how American job market works, how to make a resume, how to search for a job, what to do in the interview, they connect you with highly professional pepole in big companies to build your professional network. Upglo start with you from searching for a job, writing your resume, building your professional network, find a job and negotiate your offer, and they stays support you in the first 6 months of your job.

Upwardly Global is an organization that truly understands and tackles the problem that professional immigrants face when trying to enter the US job market. Now not only I'm happier and more economically stable but I'm actively contibuting to improve the processes in my new job / company, so is a WIN-WIN all around.

Upwardly global is a unique organization that understands the struggles of first time immigrants in the United States. I was so fortunate that I've found this group that genuinely looks after the welfare of some helpless immigrants like me, most especially during the critical period of looking for a job in order to survive. What makes this organization unique is that the services are free, staff are well educated and they know fully well how to orient and train people so that they could find a job (not just a job) that is in line with their field of specialization. I love Upwardly global and I would be forever grateful to this organization for helping me find my place in an entirely new environment. At present, I am working in a School District where it further opens new opportunities and employment related to the field of education. God bless you UpGlo!

I've been involved with Upwardly Global for almost three years. It is an amazing organization with an incredibly inspiring mission. UpGlo is extremely professionally run, with a highly qualified and dedicated staff. The programs offered -- resume writing assistance, mock interviews, networking sessions, mentorship, 1-1 coaching, e-learning etc. -- are well designed and effectively delivered. What has impressed me most is the impact UpGlo is having on the lives of skilled immigrants, their families and the broader communities.

I've met many amazing job seekers and alum of UpGlo's programs and am always impressed and humbled by their experiences and contributions. As an immigrant myself, I can identify with many of the issues and challenges new immigrant job seekers face, and working with UpGlo has been an inspiring and rewarding experience. There are many impactful and fun ways to support the organization. Sign up to volunteer!

Upwardly Global is a phenomenal organization, led by an incredible group of people.

The group's vision of helping skilled immigrants maximize their career potential in the US is incredibly powerful - it's a mission that will benefit not only the job-seekers who attend the program, but the country as a whole.

The team, moreover, consists of some of the most hard-working, dedicated, visionary people I have ever met. It is incredibly motivating to see the level of passion demonstrated by the UpGlo team at every level, and it shows in the tremendous gratitude of people who's lives are touched by the group.

Finally, the workshops organized by UpGlo are FUN. They are an opportunity to meet incredibly qualified, accomplished people from around the world. Where else can you sit down doctors from Iran and engineers from Colombia, and hear their stories? At every session, I have found myself learning and learning and taking away far more than what I put in.

Upwardly Global is definitely one of the more professional non-profits. Their mission is clear and definitely resonates with many folks in the Bay Area. I volunteered on-site at my company and it was easy and meaningful for me and my coworkers. Would definitely recommend for any professional looking to mentor and help those locked out of the job market.

I was introduced to Upwardly Global two years ago through a New Sector Residency in Social Enterprise. I'm always incredibly impressed with not only the exceptional care and thoughtfulness that this organization provides to each of its job candidates, but the how this mission is manifested in every aspect of the company, whether through grassroots, on-the-ground action, or in the back end of the administration.

It's a pleasure to be updated on how they consistently affect change in the community.

Upwardly Global: "Immigration to Integration- it's what we do!" Or - everyone wins! Or- keep America Great! They all fit as tag lines for this wonderful group of people!

When I discovered Upwardly Global online, I was impressed enough to drive 2-hours from the city where I live to attend one of their volunteer training sessions in San Francisco. I've been a volunteer for almost 2-years now. Upwardly Global has many strengths as an organization that I appreciate as a nonprofit leader and as a professional:

1) Their clear mission--to assist new immigrants in their pursuit of US employment through support, mentoring, and coaching--is a laudable goal that promotes human dignity and well-being. Upwardly Global makes the "American Dream" not only accessible, but achievable for new Americans.
2) Their committed staff--the people whom I've encountered at Upwardly Global have been uniformly impressive. Their team shows a refreshing blend of practical idealism--able to inspire their various constituents--donors, volunteers, and mentees, while at the same time encouraging job-seekers to work hard to achieve their goals.

I have worked with Upwardly Global for 2 years now and have been very pleased with the organization. They are professional and focused in their desire to assist applicants finding employment utilizing candidate's depth and experience. They are tenacious but not to a fault. They are flexible and creative in working with organizations.

I was looking for a volunteer opportunity and I was able to sign up for a Saturday session easily only a few days ahead of time with Upwardly Global. I had no idea what to expect but it looked like a good opportunity to work with people in a supportive role.

I showed up and was incredibly impressed at the organization and presentation of the group. They walked us through an introduction about the program and what we would be doing that day. They said that we could sign up to be mentors if we liked this, and I thought to myself that I doubted I would be interested.

Then we had a really good lunch. Then we went to our assigned interviewees and went through the process. Afterward we all met and mingled and had a closing talk. I met so many interesting people, and really enjoyed the interaction with the second person I interviewed. After I wrote to the organizer to let them know I would be interested in signing up to be a mentor.

They have regular networking events that are fun and I get to meet awesome people. You can commit as little or as much as you want to.

What keeps me coming back is that it feels like I am really helping and contributing to the lives of the people in the program. It is such a feel good thing to do and I tell a lot of people about the opportunity so that I've become a kind of word of mouth marketer because I love it so much!

Try it out. It's easy to sign up and there's lots of opportunity. You just might end up loving Upwardly Global as much as I do!

I participated in a resume and interview skills workshop with Upwardly Global hosted by Accenture in San Francisco. It was a great experience. The staff was great and very professional and the participants were really interesting. The participants were smart, many were highly trained and it was interesting to hear about their experience and help them learn to talk about their skills and education in a way that would get them a great job here in the US. The workshop lasted a couple hours and was time well spent. Upwardly Global is a great organization and does its job incredibly well. I'd recommend volunteering with them to someone who has only a little time once in a while or someone who's looking for a more consistent commitment. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to volunteers and companies looking for volunteer opportunities for their people.

I've volunteered with Upwardly Global as part of Accenture's Skills to Succeed Program. It is a high impact program helping immigrant refugees expand their career options in the US. The workshops simply require a volunteer to guide and mentor a highly-skilled participant as they seek employment in the US. Accenture has successfully hired Upwardly Global participants. The partnership has been a win-win. It is time well-spent and something which has been expanded across the country.

Upwardly Global truly impressed me with their services, cause, and effectiveness. Most people probably know someone (if not in their own family) who has come to this country to make a better life of it, but never consider just how hard this is. I volunteered at one of their networking and interview training sessions interviewing a pair of clients and networking with many more. There were probably about 40 professionals (not including local employee volunteers from Cisco, Apple, Google, banks, etc) that Upwardly Global was helping that day and everyone I met was skilled and experienced in their professions. It's absolutely incredible what these people are doing and have overcome just to get here and then they are faced with having no professional network in the United States, and almost no experience in getting a job the way Americans do in spite of their abilities to actually excel at those jobs. Upwardly Global provides more than just hope for these people, they gain actual skills that can put them in a position to make money, support their families, and contribute fully to society. Upwardly Global seems to set their bar pretty high for those they support (permanent work authorization, Bachelor's degree minimum, English speaking, from a developing country or refuge status, multiple years of work experience), which is actually something I appreciate, because you know your time and any donations are being used by people who need it, are capable of doing something with it, and won't become dependent on assistance down the road. As a volunteer, this event was very beneficial to me as well. It gave me more confidence in speaking/approaching people related to networking and was a fantastic refresher on common interview questions and evaluating what sounds good and what I should focus on in an interview having been on the other-side of the table. When I got home I immediately told former employers / colleagues about what this organization was doing and that their amazing untapped talent pool. Check out their website for more information, and consider a worthy donation. I highly recommend volunteering with this organization.

i came from Mexico 3 years ago. I am doing my jobseeking with Upwardly Global training program. i feel so happy, because they make me feel that i can do something wiht my carrer here in the United State. I recently lose my job, and i am looking for one. I have a business Administration bachelor degree from Mexico. I have my mentor right now her names is Jackie Ross, and I hope so she will help me alot with my carrer.

It is a great privilege to write a review about upwardly global about their commendable work in assisting qualified immigrants find back their job and life in the USA. I have been the lucky very few to have met upwardly global and get the necessary assistance I need to find a job. With their professional approach they instill a systematic and well founded methodology of preparing and presenting a qualified non-US origin professional to the US job market. With their close and personal communication techniques, they understand each job seeker’s need and provide guidance and day to day counseling. Unlike many other Job assistance organizations, they not only give the theoretical information on how to get a job, they actually practically help prepare the clients in building resumes, self marketing techniques, networking techniques and even do mock interviews. Moreover, they go the distance to search jobs and present the job seekers to companies from their large network of employers. I have known Upwardly Global only for two months, but every workshop and personal communication I received has been getting me ever closer to realizing my dreams and even gave me the opportunity to network with a number of companies and organizations very relevant to my career line.

Upwardly Global is sooooo amazing. They will help you achieve your goal. You are on great hands with Upwardly Global.

Upwardly Global provides a service that transform lives. We all know how nerve-wrecking the job searching process is; now imagine doing it as a recent immigrant! The immigrant professionals that UpGlo works with are all educated and successful in their own right. But they can't break through the cultural barrier here. You can see the frustration and eagerness in each job seeker - their need to get back on their feet, support their families, and most importantly, reestablish their self worth. As a volunteer at UpGlo, I get the opportunity to transform individual lives. With every resume or interview tip I give, I can personally see the impact it has on the job seeker. It is an immensely rewarding and satisfying experience.

I am a volunteer/mentor at Upwardly Global. I have seen first hand how this wonderful organization assists professional refugees and immigrants in rebuilding their careers here in US. My mentee, who is from Mexico, had had a difficult time finding a job for 6 months after moving to SF Bay Area early this year. After joining Upwardly Global's program, he was able to get helps from a team of staff and volunteers and found a job with a leading credit card company within 6 weeks of joining the program. To date, Upwardly Global has helped 1100 jobseekers from 94 developing countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe to get back into their careers. Being an immigrant myself, I can empathize with the challenges that Upwardly Global job seekers face trying to get back into their usual professions after relocated to US. Since the volunteering with Upwardly Global is skilled based, I get to practice my resume reviewing, interviewing, mentoring, and networking skills with Upwardly Global job seekers. As a manager, these are all critical skills in my day job. I also love that I get to make connections with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and countries through Upwardly Global. The job seekers that I have met are well-educated, driven, motivated, and are very high caliber people. Their personal stories and struggles have touched me and made me realized how blessed I am to be able to extend helps to others. I feel a personal connection to the mission of Upwardly Global and am certain that my volunteering effort will make a positive difference in someone's life. It has been a truly rewarding volunteering experience for me.