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ACS Celebrating World Refugee Day: Connecting refugee talent across Australia

ACS Celebrating World Refugee Day: Connecting refugee talent across Australia

ACS Sydney Hub, Level 27, Tower 1, 100 Barangaroo Ave,, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Tue 20 Jun 2023 05:30 PM AEST
Duration: 2.5 hours
Register by Tue 20 Jun 2023 04:00 PM AEST
In Person
CPD Hours: -
Skills Level: -

About this event

Finding a job in the tech sector in Australia can be challenging, especially for refugees who are new to the country. They face various obstacles such as limited access to education, language barriers, and a lack of local professional networks, which can make it difficult to compete in a highly competitive job market. 

On World Refugee Day, ACS is taking the step to make a difference. In collaboration with Settlement Services International (SSI), Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), and TechFugees, ACS will examine skills recognition and pathways for connecting refugee talent across Australia in this event. 

The event will include a fireside chat with four exceptional panelists who will share their experiences and insights.  

Long time friend and ally of Techfugees, Qualgro Capital’s Peter Huynh, will be talking about his journey from Refugee to venture capital and a panel discussion with Jacqui Gilligan from Settlement Services International and Sathya Dharmini Gnanakaran from Talent Beyond Boundaries will cover employment pathways for refugee talent. 

Michael Ascharsobi, who taught himself computer skills in a South Australian detention center, will share his story of how he became a successful IT professional. Jacqui Gilligan, Head of Commercial & Strategic Ventures at SSI, will deliver an advocacy report that provides a roadmap for unleashing the economic potential of refugees and migrants by 2025. Sathya Gnanakaran, Australian and New Zealand Director, will showcase pathways to employment offered by TBB. 

By seamlessly integrating skilled refugees and migrants into the workforce, Australia can harness their unique perspectives, experiences, and capabilities, thereby fostering a vibrant and dynamic economy that thrives on diversity and inclusivity. 

 Join us and be a part of a global conversation supporting UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, about how to ensure hope for refugees. 

Speakers

Speaker
Sathya Gnanakaran
Speaker
Jacqui Gilligan
Speaker
Peter Huynh
Speaker
Michael Ascharsobi

Event Location

ACS Sydney Hub, Level 27, Tower 1, 100 Barangaroo Ave,, Sydney, NSW, 2000
ACS Sydney Hub, Level 27, Tower 1, 100 Barangaroo Ave,, Sydney, NSW, 2000
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