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immigrants

Immigrants are an important, but underutilized segment of the workforce

Immigrants are an important, but underutilized segment of the workforce

As local employers continue to search for workers to fill their open positions, some have expanded efforts to reach under-utilized labor. The region’s immigrants and refugees are a critical part of the workforce, but they are more likely to be underemployed than US-born workers. Strategies to address this untapped talent can improve economic outcomes for employers, workers, and the overall region.