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Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in Colorado’s Economy
The Seal of Biliteracy has been hailed as an important initiative to recognize high school graduates who have attained proficiency in two or more world languages, and provide employers in their states a method of identifying job candidates with multiple language skills, according to a study by New American Economy. The Seal of Biliteracy creates a tangible […]
Read MoreAs Colorado Considers “Seal of Biliteracy” Legislation, New Study Shows Increased Demand for Bilingual Employees in State Workforce
Denver, CO– As the Colorado legislature considers the bi-partisan Senate Bill 123, co-sponsored by Republican Sen. Kevin Priola and Democratic Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, on the creation of a state Seal of Biliteracy, New American Economy (NAE) released a study showing the growing demand for bilingual workers in the state. The Seal of Biliteracy has been hailed as an important […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Los Angeles
Immigrants have a positive impact on the Los Angeles economy through their high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power, according to a New American Economy (NAE) report. The report, New Americans in Los Angeles, finds: In 2014, foreign-born residents in Los Angeles County contributed $232.9 billion to the county’s GDP, with $95.3 billion from Hispanic […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Los Angeles
Immigrants have a positive impact on the Los Angeles economy through their high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power, according to a New American Economy (NAE) report. The report, New Americans in Los Angeles, finds: In 2014, foreign-born residents in Los Angeles County contributed $232.9 billion to the county’s GDP, with $95.3 billion from Hispanic […]
Read MoreWashington DC Immigrant Achievement Awards
Thursday March 5 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.The Capitol View at 400444 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC Come support the American Immigration Council and our vision for a fair and just immigration system. Network and unwind over cocktails and appetizers. We will honor world-renowned artist Phillip Ratner, whose immigration-themed sculptures greet visitors at Ellis Island. Sponsorship information […]
Read MoreLos Angeles Daily News: Immigrants fueled LA economy to tune of $232.9 billion in 2014
A new report finds that immigrants in Los Angeles County contributed $232.9 billion to the region’s economy, nearly 35.7 percent of the area’s economic output. The report, “New Americans in Los Angeles,” breaks down immigrant contributions to the city of L.A. and to the county, providing a “snapshot” on a range of demographic factors, from […]
Read MoreNew Study Shows the Economic Power of Immigrants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – Today, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Gary Toebben held a press conference to highlight the economic contributions of immigrants in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. The event marks the release of a New American Economy (NAE) report documenting the impact immigrants have […]
Read MoreCongressional Efforts to Repeal Immigration Executive Orders
Since President Donald Trump announced his immigration executive orders last month on border security, interior enforcement, halting all refugee admissions and banning nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. for at least 90 days, there has been strong reaction by the public, litigators and on Capitol Hill. Members of the U.S. House of […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch on Immigration
President Donald Trump announced his choice Tuesday to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia nearly one year ago. In nominating Tenth Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch, a Harvard Law School graduate who was confirmed to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2006, President Trump has effectively chosen to […]
Read MoreImmigrant Rights Groups File Class Action Suit Challenging Trump Administration’s “Muslim Ban”
The lawsuit is filed on behalf of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who have filed visa petitions for their immediate family members who are nationals of the seven countries.
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