Refugee Support Services Employment Program (RSSEP)
REACT DC’s employment program helps newcomers overcome barriers to employment through job readiness support, career counseling, skills development, and connections to local employers - helping participants secure meaningful work and achieve greater economic independence.
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Donations help REACT DC connect newcomers with the resources they need to find and keep meaningful employment - from job readiness support and transportation assistance to training, work supplies, and employer connections. Every contribution helps remove barriers and move newcomers toward financial independence.
Refugee Support Services Employment Program (RSSEP)
REACT DC’s employment program connects newly arrived refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylees, and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Through individualized employment services, career counseling, job readiness training, skills development, and connections with local employers, the program helps newcomers navigate the U.S. workforce and secure meaningful employment. REACT DC works alongside participants to identify their strengths and career goals while addressing barriers such as limited English proficiency, unfamiliarity with U.S. hiring practices, credentialing challenges, and transportation or childcare needs. By combining personalized support with strong employer partnerships, the program helps newcomers move from arrival to stability, independence, and long-term career growth.
Ally Brown, Refugee Support Services Employment Program (RSSEP) Program Manager and Director of Community Integration, ally@reactdc.org