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.

Employment Pathways for Refugees to Italy: A historical milestone 🇮🇹 We’re proud to announce the arrival of the first candidates in Italy through a labor visa under the “Labor Corridors for Refugees” program. After months of preparation and training, two skilled professionals from Sudan and South Sudan have joined the shipbuilding sector following a specialized training program in Egypt. This milestone is made possible by Italy’s Law 50/2023, showcasing the important role of employers in facilitating safe, regular pathways for refugees to rebuild their lives through meaningful work. This extra quota pathway allows Italian companies to select and hire refugees upon completion of a training course conducted abroad. These candidates’ achievement is part of the “Navigating into the Future: Discovering and Training Talent in International Shipbuilding” initiative. Supporting 200 participants, including refugees and Egyptians, the program is a collaborative effort led by Orienta Agenzia per il Lavoro, alongside UNHCR Italia, Agenzia ONU per i Rifugiati, Salesian Institute Don Bosco Cairo, Talent Beyond Boundaries, the National Association for social assistance - E. Schiaparelli, and key partners in Egypt, including the Italian Embassy in Cairo. The labor pathways for refugees are the result of a strongly collaborative process involving UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Diaconia Valdese, Talent Beyond Boundaries, and Pathways International, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Labor, and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. Read the full press release from UNHCR Italy here: https://lnkd.in/ezKHHnHw Photo credits: ©UNHCR/Dalma Timar

In a world where more and more people are forced to flee their homes, employment pathways for skilled refugees offer safe and regular migration opportunities, opening doors to fresh starts and new possibilities. 🇮🇪 This uplifting video shares the inspiring journeys of Mohammad and Khaled, who arrived in Ireland last year through the Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E) program. DT4E connects displaced talent with meaningful work opportunities, showcasing the transformative impact of complementary labour pathways. 📽️ We invite you to watch their stories and see how initiatives like DT4E are changing lives. Watch it here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHQDhVe2 This video was developed by our partners at IOM Ireland, as part of the DT4E program funded by the European Union and led by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg.

🩺 Six Healthcare Professionals Embark on a New Chapter in Belgium!🌍   We’re delighted to welcome six talented healthcare workers who have just arrived in Belgium through Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E)! These arrivals are part of a broader initiative designed to address urgent labour shortages in the Belgian healthcare sector, while creating opportunities for displaced talents to rebuild their lives by building on their professional competences. 💡 With the support of employers and partners, our team at IOM Belgium & Luxembourg together with our colleagues at Talent Beyond Boundaries are committed to sustaining the journey of these talents, which will consist of a combination of working and studying, and to ensuring their successful integration into both their workplaces and communities.  Seeing these pathways come to life motivates us to continue bridging talent and opportunity, creating a brighter future for all. We are committed to doing everything possible to further expand this healthcare pathway, allowing more talents to participate, and the Belgian community to benefit from this transformative programme. 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. #DT4E #Healthcaretalent #LabourMobility #Inclusion #GlobalImpact #SkillsForHealthcare 

As we wrap up 2024, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who have supported our work this year. Your belief and trust in the power of displaced talent mobiltiy has fueled our mission to unlock opportunities and create brighter futures globally. As we celebrate the progress we've made together, we know our work is far from over. With your continued support, we’re ready to carry this momentum into 2025 and beyond. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a peaceful end to the year. Here’s to a new year filled with hope, opportunity, and resilience.

📣 Corridoi lavorativi per rifugiati: un altro passo avanti. La fase di formazione si è appena conclusa e siamo pronti per accogliere in Italia 10 rifugiati selezionati che inizieranno a lavorare presso Mattioli S.p.A. Nei giorni scorsi, i partecipanti hanno seguito corsi di italiano organizzati da Diaconia Valdese, e corsi di formazione tecnica con l’AGENZIA FORMATIVA E. G. GHIRARDI che è capofila del progetto, per prepararsi al meglio. Le persone rifugiate in #Giordania arrivano dalla Siria e dall’Iraq e portano con sé una preziosa esperienza nel settore orafo e nella produzione di gioielli. Sono stati selezionati da Talent Beyond Boundaries e #UNHCR, in collaborazione con un’Accademia Orafa Giordana, per costruire insieme un percorso che combina talento, formazione e opportunità concrete. I Corridoi Lavorativi per Rifugiati, sono molto più di un’opportunità di lavoro: rappresentano un esempio concreto di come il settore privato possa diventare un motore di solidarietà e inclusione, creando percorsi sicuri e regolari per le persone in fuga. Il progetto nasce dalla collaborazione tra UNHCR, Diaconia Valdese, Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), Unione Industriali Torino e l’ONG Turquoise Mountain, con il supporto di Reale Foundation, Pathways International e il sostegno del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, del Ministero dell'Interno, del Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali e della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri. 👉 Per saperne di più sul progetto, clicca QUI: https://lnkd.in/e789Mvkx

Corridoi lavorativi per rifugiati: un altro passo avanti. La fase di formazione si è appena conclusa e siamo pronti per accogliere in Italia 10 rifugiati selezionati che inizieranno a lavorare presso Mattioli S.p.A. Nei giorni scorsi, i partecipanti hanno seguito corsi di formazione tecnica con l’ AGENZIA FORMATIVA E. G. GHIRARDI e corsi di italiano organizzati da Diaconia Valdese, per prepararsi al meglio. Le persone rifugiate in Giordania arrivano dalla Siria e dall’Iraq e portano con sé una preziosa esperienza nel settore orafo e nella produzione di gioielli. Sono stati selezionati da Talent Beyond Boundaries e UNHCR Italia, Agenzia ONU per i Rifugiati, in collaborazione con un’Accademia Orafa Giordana, per costruire insieme un percorso che combina talento, formazione e opportunità concrete. I Corridoi Lavorativi per Rifugiati, sono molto più di un’opportunità di lavoro: rappresentano un esempio concreto di come il settore privato possa diventare un motore di solidarietà e inclusione, creando percorsi sicuri e regolari per le persone in fuga. Il progetto nasce dalla collaborazione tra UNHCR Italia, Agenzia ONU per i Rifugiati, Diaconia Valdese, Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), Unione Industriali Torino e l’ONG Turquoise Mountain, con il supporto di Reale Foundation, Pathways International e il sostegno del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, del Ministero dell'Interno, del Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali e della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri.

“The scope of labour needs in construction, and roofing in particular, means that employers are looking for new and creative solutions to find qualified workers” - Jim Facette, CRCA Executive Director. We’re proud to partner with the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) to connect displaced talent with opportunities in construction. Together, we're helping CRCA members to address labour shortages while offering skilled workers a chance to rebuild their lives and careers. Learn more in latest issue of Roofing Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eF8Du_C5

👩🏾⚕️ Kemigisha Kellen is a qualified nurse from #Congo. When she fled violence to #Uganda as a refugee, she struggled to find a job in an oversaturated market. With help from FCA, Talent Beyond Boundaries and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, she joined the Complementary Pathways programme, which finds job placements for qualified refugees abroad. Watch the video and learn about her experience. ➡️ Find out more about the Complementary Pathways programme and other talented people who have found work abroad by following the link: https://lnkd.in/dh_Uyg7F

Join AmCham Belgium, Fragomen, and Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) for a discussion on how displaced talent mobility can address workforce challenges in Belgium and beyond. 🗓️ Date: January 23, 2025 📍 Location: Details to follow soon! The event will cover: - Expert insights into how migration pathways are tackling labor shortages - Employer success stories from TBB showcasing real-world impact ✅ RSVP by January 13 — don’t miss out! Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e7C_Rp6C