Doug

My job title is Employment Supervisor at the International Rescue Committee. I oversee the employment department at the international rescue committee. What the Employment Program does is provide vocational counseling, resume preparation, jobs class, job search and placement services, and financial assistance for basic needs to over 300 clients a year. Our goal is to have our clients on the program become economically self sufficient through employment.
What I like about my job is seeing the impact our program has on our clients. Even when we have a clients who have complied with the program to no end, but cannot seem to gain employment, seeing their transformation from month one - be it they have limited english skills or are lacking in confidence- and seeing these obstacles improve by the end of the program, is remarkable!

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International Rescue Committee (Nor-Cal, Oakland)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. In the US the IRC helps to… More

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Lateef from Oakland, CA

I’m newly arrived in the U.S., and need equipment to pursue my photography career

My goal is to be a professional photographer, but studios require you to have your own equipment. This will give me more opportunities. More

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Mahammad from Oakland, CA

I am an Afhan immigrant. I need a laptop for school & to keep in touch with family.

I am in school and just started working. A laptop will allow me to study at home, and let my family Skype with family in Afghanistan. More

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