SXSW EDU 2025
Making the Economic Case for Workforce Access for Immigrants
Description:
Multiple studies, including those from the Congressional Budget Office and Boston University, find increased immigration in the U.S. increases economic growth. Even low-wage workers contribute to the economy through taxes and the greater the education and skill level of migrants, the greater the economic benefit. The panel examines initiatives and programs that are helping immigrant and refugee populations achieve financial mobility through upskilling and continued education, further adding to their local economies.
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Takeaways
- A closer look at the economic impact of immigration
- Raising awareness around programs and initiatives that are helping upskill and further educate immigrants and refugees
- Best practices that can be implemented on scale
Speakers
- Laura Aka, Senior Correspondent, WorkingNation
- Katie Brown, Founder and Chief Education Officer, EnGen
- JIna Krause-Vilmar, President & CEO, Upwardly Global
Organizer
Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNation
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