Doors opened. Barriers lowered. Talent recognized.

In 2025, WES served 430K+ applicants, expanded support for immigrant‑ & refugee‑led orgs, and advanced licensure pathways.

Read our 2025 Annual Report + new 10‑year strategy:
impact-wes.org/2025AR #WES

From all of us at WES, we wish you a restful and joyful holiday season and new year.

Thank you for choosing WES to be a part of your journey. We look forward to serving you in 2026 and beyond.

📌 Our U.S. and Canada offices will be closed on December 25-26 and January 1.

WES is accepting proposals from institutions that are committed to promoting immigrant & refugee economic inclusion in the U.S., as part of the WES Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program (SIIP).

Submit your application by Feb 3: ow.ly/Rcnr50UFvMv

#WorkforceInclusion

Congratulations to WES’ former Executive Director & CEO, Mariam Assefa, on receiving the @ThePIENews 2024 Lifetime Impact Award. Her work laid the foundation of WES’ mission to support immigrants, refugees, and international students worldwide.

Read more: ow.ly/q8ju50ULesr

Community or technical colleges: Join a network of communities working to promote the economic inclusion of #immigrants and #refugees through the WES Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program (SIIP)!

Submit your application by Feb 3: ow.ly/UHMn50UFt1e

#WorkforceInclusion

U.S. community & technical colleges: bolster your efforts to accelerate the career success of #immigrant & #refugee students by joining the WES Strengthening Immigrant Inclusion Program in 2025!

Submit your application by Feb 3: ow.ly/vPh850UFsM8

#WorkforceInclusion

Congratulations to WES partner @NewWomenNY for celebrating ten years of helping over 2,000 #immigrant women with #workforcedevelopment, community support, and career pathways in a range of industries including clean energy, tech, and health care.

Read: ow.ly/JKVh50UC4Bz

The 2024 WES Mariam Assefa Fund Ambassador Program proudly awarded $100K USD in donations across 10 migrant-serving orgs with the help of participating WES staff who conducted research & provided funding recommendations.

Read about the chosen orgs: ow.ly/hB0g50UAJ1a

As our 50th anniversary year comes to a close, we want to express gratitude to our partners, customers, and collaborators. Thank you for your support and all we’ve accomplished together.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

In her latest op-ed for @TheHillTimes, our Managing Director, Canada, @madhany_shamira, highlights how to reframe immigration conversations and empower newcomers in Canada to contribute to our communities and economy.

Read more: hilltimes.com/story/2024/12/…

In conversation with @IndiaToday, our CEO @EstherTBenjamin discusses how WES facilitates global talent mobility by focusing on key trends.

Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=vYNfSs…

#GlobalMobility #HigherEducation

Our CEO @EstherTBenjamin spoke with @ForbesIndia about trends with Indian talent seeking opportunities abroad and WES’ role in empowering this mobility. Watch the full interview: ow.ly/SRmT50UboPP

#GlobalMobility #HigherEducation

Employee ownership is a powerful tool for creating more equitable workplaces.

Read our latest blog to learn how our partners @ApisHeritage and @democracyatwrk are helping shape the next generation of investment leaders to drive change: wes.org/transforming-w…

Education transforms lives. At last week's @CBIE_BCEI conference, we shared insights from a new article on international student trends in Canada. Understanding these patterns can guide policies that promote economic growth and student success.

Read now: ow.ly/QYkY50U7b8F

IN 2 DAYS: Are you helping #newcomers achieve career success? Join our webinar with partner @SwitchboardTa on Nov 13 at 2:00 PM EST to learn how to help your clients navigate career pathways & utilize their education & experience in the U.S.

Register: ow.ly/CKtb50U1uxr

#Refugees & #employers met to explore new job opportunities & fill open positions at today's Regina Refugee Hiring Event in #Saskatchewan. Candidates may walk away with a job offer from employers like @SunLifeCA, @scotiabank, NGIT Services Inc., & @boosterjuice.
#WelcomingEconomy

Are you helping #newcomers achieve career success? Join our webinar with partner @SwitchboardTa on Nov 13 at 2:00 PM EST to learn how to help your clients navigate career pathways & utilize their education, skills, & experience in the U.S.

Register: ow.ly/CKtb50U1uxr

Havenly in #NewHaven, Connecticut, is receiving a $100K grant from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund to amplify the influence of #immigrants & #refugees as part of the Elevating Migrant Leadership initiative.

Visit: ow.ly/RMqX50TRHf5

#BuildingInclusiveFutures

Last week at #SOCAP2024, our Senior Director @SmithaRDas moderated a panel with Jim Sorenson, @santhosh, and @BrianBoland on broad-based ownership models. The panel highlighted how those models can help bridge the wealth gap and create new pathways to build assets.

WES recently announced that it is contributing almost $400K into a new scholarship initiative to support #refugee students. This initiative is possible thanks to collaboration with three partner orgs; @sponsorship_hub, @WorldUniService, & @SNHU.

Read: ow.ly/Uy8s50TTJ2O