Talent Beyond Boundaries

There's a massive misconception that Talent Beyond Boundaries is a refugee job-matching agency. Job matching is only a tiny fraction of what we do. We're really out to change the system that prevents refugees and forcibly displaced people from accessing labour migration pathways. Watch our CEO, Steph Cousins, explain how.

Meet Melissa, an inspiring example of how innovative?train-to-hire?models are transforming lives. Forcibly displaced from her home country at a young age, Melissa’s journey reflects resilience, skill, and determination. Through TBB’s collaboration with Fondazione Italiana Accenture ETS on the?Ready for IT?program, Melissa will soon start her new role in Italy, where she will continue to grow her career in tech and support her family. ???? This?train-to-hire?model is a pioneering approach that helps industries tackle labor shortages while providing skilled refugees with opportunities to rebuild their lives through stable employment. The model aligns with Italy’s Law 50, enabling Italian employers to train and hire displaced talent to meet specific job requirements. Read here to learn more about her story and how you can get involved in the program: https://lnkd.in/ehJNwKCg

?? ?? TBB Launches Coalition for Green Skills Pathways to Integrate Refugees into the Green Economy As demand for skilled workers in the green economy grows, Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) has launched the Coalition for Green Skills Pathways, connecting refugees and other vulnerable populations to green sector jobs. With an estimated 20 million new green jobs expected by 2030, TBB is committed to making these opportunities accessible to displaced communities. In partnership with?The Rockefeller Foundation, TBB brought together 21 global leaders in October to launch the initiative, focusing on upskilling refugees for the green transition while addressing labor gaps in green sectors. Key objectives: ? Training refugees and host-country nationals in essential green skills ? Providing safer migration pathways to dignified work ? Promoting sustainable labor mobility as an alternative to unsafe migration routes Once implemented, over a three-year period, TBB and the coalition partners aim to relocate 10,000 skilled workers and their families—20,000 people—laying the foundation for expanded opportunities and advancing sustainability goals. Together with our partners, we are building an inclusive workforce for the green economy. Meet the coalition members??? https://lnkd.in/eKR4_Kt3

Alumni Meetups in Sydney & Melbourne In partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries, we held alumni catch ups in Sydney and Melbourne in November. With the newly commencing CEO of Talent Beyond Boundaries,?Sorcha O'Callaghan, visiting Australia from the United Kingdom, it was a great chance for her to get to meet alumni.?Friends travelled for several hours from out of Sydney and Melbourne to be there. ? Alumni meet ups are an important part of what Pathway Club does, and play a role in helping new arrivals connect in their new surroundings while providing an opportunity for existing Pathway Club members to give back. During these events, participants share valuable advice and foster important social connections, which are vital for those settling into a new environment.

Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) Canada is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished members to its Board of Directors: Cathryn Sawicki and Patrick O'Leary. Cathryn Sawicki, Senior Partner at Serotte Law Canada, is designated as a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Citizenship Law by the Law Society of Ontario. A co-author of Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law: A Practitioners Handbook, Cathryn has a strong record of legal advocacy and casework including leading case law before the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. Patrick O'Leary is a Director at Fragomen's Toronto office, where he leads private sector engagement for global refugee labor mobility programs. With over 12 years of experience in economic and refugee immigration law, Patrick has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Canada Director at Talent Beyond Boundaries, where he helped expand TBB’s global reach and impact.? Cathryn and Patrick’s expertise in immigration law and dedication to refugee labour mobility will help bolster TBB's mission and advance opportunities for displaced talent across Canada. Please join us in welcoming Cathryn and Patrick to the TBB Canada Board of Directors!

??? Remember Mustafa, who recently arrived in Belgium through Displaced Talent for Europe? Check out his testimony! Mustafa is fully embracing his first weeks in Gent, and the experience has been nothing short of transformative! As a skilled process operator, he’s diving into his new role with motivation and passion, while also getting to know the city he hopes to soon call home. With his spouse by his side, Mustafa is looking forward to settling down in Gent and building a future filled with opportunity and growth. ? This journey, which he describes as life-changing, marks an exciting new chapter, both in his career and personal life. Here’s to all the incredible experiences that await! DT4E is funded by the European Union and implemented in Belgium by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg, in partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries , Fedasil, and with the support of Fragomen Immigration #IOM #LabourMigration #DT4E #Pathways #DisplacedTalent

We’re thrilled to welcome three?talented individuals who travelled from Kenya to Ontario! ???? They’ve started their new roles in healthcare, showcasing how skills-based migration transforms lives and strengthens communities. Congratulations on this milestone—Canada is lucky to have you! ????

Calling Welsh employers!??????????????? Join us to learn how TBB connects skilled refugees with employment opportunities and helps Welsh industries—including nursing, construction, legal, green skills, and education—fill essential roles and champion diverse, inclusive teams. As part of the expansion of the Displaced Talent programme in Wales, TBB will be hosting an online webinar for employers, in partnership with the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government and the UK Home Office. ?? When:?4 December 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 AM ?? Where:?Online In this session, we’ll dive into real success stories, explore challenges faced by displaced professionals, and discuss the transformative impact of global talent mobility. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A featuring an employer and a candidate who have experienced the program firsthand. Register now to secure your spot:?https://lnkd.in/eJN-eC6i

?? ???? TBB is proud to partner with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) through the Welcome Corps at Work program, providing an impactful pathway for NRCA members to directly hire skilled refugee talent. This initiative allows roofing employers to address critical workforce needs while offering refugees a stable, meaningful career path in the U.S. It builds on our work with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association ????: https://lnkd.in/edHrZGZQ #WelcomeCorpsAtWork connects U.S. employers with qualified refugee candidates abroad, enabling them to streamline hiring and access a motivated talent pool. Together with NRCA, we're excited to expand employment opportunities in roofing and help employers build a resilient workforce. Read more here ?? ?https://lnkd.in/eVr_tK6A

Introducing: The winners of Zendesk's third-annual Impact Awards: https://zdsk.co/3Z0NhSj These 20 innovative nonprofit organizations stood out for their innovative use of technology to drive scalable, lasting change, and will now join the Tech for Good program, receiving substantial grants, pro-bono support resources, and complimentary Zendesk software to accelerate their missions: ?? Aquí Estoy Chat ?? Bean Voyage ?? Borderlands Resource Initiative ?? National Center for Disasters and Epidemiological Emergencies (CENACED) ?? Develop for Good ?? Digital NEST ?? FINCA International ?? Forward·Inc ?? Hello World ?? Human Rights First ?? Justicia Lab ?? Magic Bus India Foundation ?? Mercy Corps ?? Mobiklinic Foundation ?? Red Dot Foundation - Safecity ?? {reprograma} ?? Talent Beyond Boundaries ?? US Chamber of Commerce Foundation ?? Vitala Global Foundation ?? Wastezon Rwanda The Zendesk Tech for Good program works with 200 nonprofit organizations and has donated nearly $25M in product since 2018.