Immigrants have a much harder time than others finding work in this job market. This new programs gives them special help that they need. - - Donna Poisl
By Elizabeth Pfeffer, San Mateo County Times
Looking for work is hard enough in today's unstable job market, but being an immigrant in a country where the language and customs are unfamiliar adds new challenges.
Martin Doerner, a teacher at the San Mateo Adult School, co-founded Passports to Employment, a class that primes immigrants for the job hunt.
The program teaches key skills such as writing informative, succinct cover letters and preparing polished résumés. The program also offers extensive on-camera interview practice.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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