Training for Immigrants

Abstract

Immigration is one of the defining population characteristics around the globe today. The topic of immigration/immigrants is one of the unique intercultural fields of inquiry that is directly impacted by government policy decisions. In addition, the vast majority of immigrant training is conducted by a combination of government‐funded practitioners and community partners. As immigrants transition from their country of origin to their new host country there are numerous demographic, sociological, and personal implications. Training immigrants in various professional and life skills is critical for successful adjustment in the new host culture. Research in this area has emphasized pragmatic skills like language and vocational training in order to improve economic mobility, while deemphasizing contextual factors and cultural intelligence.

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“…The provision of comprehensive training programs that encompass a range of professional and personal abilities is of paramount importance in facilitating the effective adaptation of immigrants to their new host culture. In fact, research suggests that downplaying contextual factors and providing pragmatic skills training such as language and vocational training can increase cultural intelligence and the economic mobility of immigrants (Smith 2017).…”