Two Librarians & A Microphone

During episode 4 of our #OnTheRoadULC road trip, we sat down with top innovators Noma Naficy and Beverly Redd to discuss their workforce and economic development programming at Hartford Public Library in Connecticut.Building upon an already strong immigrant programming framework, in order to further immigrant integration into the community fabric, the team launched their Immigrant Career Pathways Initiative three years ago. By partnering with other community agencies, the local school system, and neighborhood businesses, they were able to build a course that went far beyond simply obtaining a job. Listen in to discover how this library team built a program centered around developing sustainable employment, soft skills, and knowledge of immigrant workplace rights to promote economic growth for immigrants.