Newcomers to America can fill your talent pipeline with skilled, eager to work candidates.
Securing employment with a local employer can be a great way for a new American to gain valuable experience and skills. Working with a local employer can provide a new American with the opportunity to learn about the local culture, customs, and language. It can also provide a new American with the chance to build relationships with local businesses and organizations, which can be beneficial for networking and career advancement.
Benefits
Employers often think that they don't have access to the resources to interview, hire and onboard newcomers. However, this is not always the case. There are many resources available to help employers find and hire newcomer talent. Also, there are many benefits to an employer when they hire a US Newcomer.
Diverse perspectives: Newcomers can bring a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and skills that can enhance an organization's creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.
Language skills: Newcomers can bring language skills that can help an organization communicate effectively with diverse customers and stakeholders, both domestically and internationally.
Increased cultural competence: Hiring newcomers can help an organization increase its cultural competence, as employees learn about and appreciate different cultures, customs, and values.
Improved international business opportunities: Newcomers can help an organization expand its reach and increase its global competitiveness by leveraging their knowledge of international markets and networks.
Greater talent pool: Hiring newcomers can help an organization tap into a larger talent pool and access specialized skills that may not be available domestically.
Positive impact on the local economy: Newcomers often brings entrepreneurship and innovation to their new communities, starting businesses and creating jobs that can have a positive impact on the local economy.
Overall, hiring newcomers can bring a range of benefits to an organization, including a more diverse and inclusive workplace, improved global competitiveness, and increased access to specialized skills and talent.
"This is my work family."
"I have been with GHK Truss for 13 years and have always felt this is my ‘Work Family.’
GHK Truss is welcoming to everyone from different cultures and backgrounds.
I have always felt welcomed and valued for my hard work.”
Jaime Carreno, GHK Plant Supervisor
Clarksville, Indiana
"We are all one team."
“GHK Truss, welcomes, teaches, and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The result is a cohesive, multicultural team that is dedicated, reliable and passionate about our work ethic.”
“Todos somos un equipo”
(We are all one team)
Tim Bagshaw, GHK Truss Plant Manager
Clarksville, Indiana.
" I just wanted a chance."
“I have received great opportunities since coming to America. You can succeed with a lot of work, and at the end it will pay off.”
Wilson Manias, Welder, W.M. Kelley
"Best decision ever."
“When we hire, we are looking for three things: good attendance, good work ethic, and a good personality. Since Wilson has joined us, he has quickly displayed all three of those traits. Different Cultures and different experiences bring a different perspective to the team and when you extend your search to include foreign born talent, you are increasing the number of quality candidates.”
Ryan Banet, Vice President of administration, W.M. Kelley
