HIAS 2019 Annual Report

Hiring Guides, Market Studies,
and Private Partnerships Advance
Economic Inclusion
In Colombia, HIAS developed—along with the Tent Partnership
for Refugees, UNHCR Colombia, and the Colombian Ministry
of Labor—the first hiring guide for employers of Venezuelan
refugees in Colombia. HIAS provided significant technical
expertise and leadership in developing this resource for
businesses interested in hiring refugees, giving them the
knowledge and tools to successfully integrate their newest
workers into the company culture.
In Costa Rica, using a market study developed by the University
of Costa Rica with HIAS guidance, HIAS mapped opportunities
for LGBTQ individuals and other vulnerable refugee groups
lacking access to economic inclusion.
In Panama, HIAS’ Talento Sin Fronteras (Talent Without
Borders) program reached a milestone with the country’s
first agreement with a private sector institution to employ
refugees. This tripartite partnership between HIAS, UNHCR,
and Manpower Group—an international staffing and human
resources firm—provided job training to more than 80 clients.
The partnership hosted a job fair and led sessions that offered
training on resume-writing, interview preparation, and other
confidence-building measures for success. Ninety-eight percent
of the participants reported that they felt more confident after the
sessions, and we are tracking their success in the workplace as
they continue to build their careers.
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