International Rescue Committee
MISSION
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. For over 75 years, we have offered lifesaving care and life changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war, persecution or natural disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Low-income individuals
- Refugees
Youth Population
- Needs assistance to gain employment
Languages Supported
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
Geography
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- Gwinnett County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Financial planning education
- Pre-placement assessment
- Employment readiness counseling
- Resume development
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Employment screening
- Varied job search and placement services
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Job search tools and information
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Post-placement follow-up
- Tax education
- Financial planning education
- Mentoring
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Case management
- Varied supportive services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Benefits counseling
- Child care
- Immigration services
- Translation services
Soft Skills Training
- Adaptability
- Collaborating with others
- Conflict management
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Personal hygiene
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Customer service
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Diet and nutrition
- Varied soft skills training
- Interview skills
- Basic financial education