Kate Hooper

Sep 20, 2024 | migrationpolicy.org | Kate Hooper |Lawrence Huang

RESEARCH: The time-critical work of cutting global emissions depends on countries’ ability to cultivate a workforce with the skills needed in sectors such as clean energy. Immigrants are already playing a role in this green transition. But a more proactive strategy is needed to balance smart admissions policies with investments in (re)training and leveraging the skills of

Jul 30, 2024 | migrationpolicy.org | Emma Dorst |Kate Hooper |Meghan Benton |Beatrice Dain

RESEARCH: Refugee labor pathways offer a potential win-win solution for displaced people with in-demand skills and industries facing acute labor shortages. Why and how do employers engage with these programs? This first-of-its-kind study examines the experiences, motives, and constraints of employers who have recruited workers through these pathways, and what those insights