INMIGRACION Y SALUD MENTAL (IMMIGRATION AND MENTAL HEALTH)
Inmigración y Salud Mental Cuando nos integramos a otra cultura nuestras actitudes, valores y comportamientos pueden verse afectados y también nuestra salud. Hay un impacto en nuestro proceso de adaptación, que va a influenciar la manera en que respondemos y en que nos conducimos dentro de la comunidad. ¿Reconozcamos estos factores y qué podemos hacer para facilitar esta integración? Este seminario en español será presentado por Gabriela Sehinkman, LISW-S, PhD. Con más de 25 años de experiencia, Sehinkman ha ejercido en América Latina y Estados Unidos, lo que le ha permitido cultivar una perspectiva multicultural, dedicando su carrera a brindar servicios de salud mental a niños, adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias. Sehinkman, es co-fundadora de TeleAyuda Ohio. Jueves 20 de octubre a las 7:00 pm ET Registrarse por ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpfuytqDIpG9alWgOY39sgajc1QYrDDpW
Immigration and Mental Health: When we integrate into another culture our attitudes, values and behaviors can be affected and also our health. There is an impact on our adaptation process, which is going to influence the way we respond and how we conduct ourselves within the community. Do we recognize these factors and what can we do to facilitate this integration? This seminar in Spanish will be presented by Gabriela Sehinkman, LISW-S, PhD. With more than 25 years of experience, Sehinkman has practiced in Latin America and the United States, which has allowed her to cultivate a multicultural perspective, dedicating her career to providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Sehinkman, she is a co-founder of TeleHelp Ohio. Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm ET Register by ZOOM
Community Partner: ECDI
The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is the 3rd largest SBA microlender in the US. ECDI’s mission is “to create measurable and enduring social and economic change” for
communities by helping entrepreneurs and small business access the capital they need to grow. Through a variety of lending programs, ECDI provides capital to entrepreneurs who are unable to access it through traditional lenders.
At the close of the 2016 fiscal year, ECDI’s Northern Ohio office loaned $3 million, 52% of which went to women, and 44% to minority business owners. ECDI created 243 new jobs, and helped create or expand 168 businesses. Through various educational programs 247 clients received training, and 580 received 1:1 coaching.
ECDI is dedicated to provide their lending and educational services to the immigrant and refugee community. The Northern Ohio office staffs a full-time relationship manager, Rebecca Mayhew, to exclusively work with clients within the refugee/immigrant community. She provides hands on technical assistance, financial literacy training, and works closely with resettlement agencies to help them establish new careers.
For more information on our lending programs please visit www.ecdi.org or call 216.912.5655.
International Hiring 101: Tap into New Talent Pools
Join Global Cleveland, MidTown and Health Tech Corridor for an informational session on how to grow your business and impact your hiring goals by bringing on international talent.
Did you know?
- International students in STEM fields can work for a period of up to 3 years after graduation under OPT (optional practical training) which does not require visa sponsorship
- Refugees come to the US with full work authorization (no sponsorship required)
With support from local refugee resettlement agencies and experts with the Refugees Services Collaborative of Cleveland (RSC), local employers are discovering a new talent pool, finding the skilled employees they need, and experiencing increased productivity. The local economy is benefiting too, with about $50 million generated by refugee resettlement and employment.
Join us to learn how your organization can benefit from tapping into these talent pools. Speakers for this session will be Erin Brown, Immigration Attorney with and Kerissa MacKay, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI).
Breakfast and coffee will be provided, and seating is limited - please make sure to RSVP!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-hiring-101-tap-into-new-talent-pools-tickets-31073842700
Date and Time
Fri, February 10, 2017
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Location
Midtown Cleveland Inc
5000 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
