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Siam Pasarly November 7, 2023 First Hire-a-Refugee Job Fair

For thousands of refugees arriving in Chicago, finding work is the first step to establishing a new life here.

A job fair yesterday in Rogers Park aimed to help them do just that.

But the event also shone a bright light on a giant hurdle that separates an eager workforce from its would-be employers.

WBEZ’s Esther Yoon-Ji Kang has the story.’

WBEZ Chicago is one of the largest and most respected public media stations in the country. It is also one of the most popular, with a weekly audience of over 2 million people.

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