New American Task Force Progress Report & Recommendations
New American Integration New Americans are vital in Utah’s fast-growing and robust economy and most in-demand fields. New Americans, or any foreign-born individual, arrive in Utah for various reasons, such as refugees fleeing conflict, families reuniting after years of separation, parents seeking a better life for their children, students pursuing their education, or workers seeking to fill an occupation or professions. Utah’s New Americans’ top countries of origin include Mexico, India, Canada, El Salvador, China, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
A thriving economy includes New Americans. Recognizing New Americans’ growing demographics and important contributions to Utah, the New Americans Task Force launched in May 2022. It is a statewide effort to develop a comprehensive strategy that maximizes economic opportunities, social inclusion, and the civic potential for New American integration and helps ensure meaningful inclusion of those who have made Utah their home.
The New American Task Force is led by Go Utah’s Utah Immigration Assistance Center and EDCUtah’s Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging.
The group works with key stakeholders to identify barriers to New American integration in Utah. The task force meets regularly to review challenges and opportunities and share best practices that foster the economic opportunity and inclusion of Utah’s immigrant communities. A New American Task Force Integration Plan will be released annually to report on the group’s priorities, recommendations, and progress.
New American Task Force Work Key Priority Areas Economic Opportunity Upskilling | Small Business | Foreign Credentials Connected Communities Welcome Hubs | Immigration Legal Services & Naturalization Global Talent International Students | Global Talent Recruitment Education (K-12 & Higher Education) Resource for Educators and Family | Access to Post-secondary Education Government Leadership Language Access | State Interagency Coordination
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