In collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI), WES developed the SIIP Demonstration Implementation guides as a resource for state and local governments, community-based organizations, institutions, and other entities seeking to develop and scale immigrant and refugee workforce inclusion. This guide focuses on effective strategies for filling critical health care shortages, presenting successful approaches, and examples from state and local partners who fostered inclusive pathways into the heath care workforce as part of their SIIP Demonstration work. In this guide, organizations can learn from the approaches taken by African Bridge Network and the International Medical Graduates Academy in building foundational understanding and relationships, engaging with and supporting employers and providing training and professional opportunities to clients
The WES SIIP Demonstration Opportunity was established to help support state and local communities in creating more equitable and inclusive workforces for internationally trained immigrants. The SIIP Demonstration model offers customized technical assistance, financial assistance, a community of practice, and program development support to advance promising initiatives that have the potential to be replicated in other communities.
