“I Started Living When I Came Here”: A Senegalese Refugee Finds Freedom in Boston
Pride, For the First Time In the summer of 2024, Ousmane participated in his first-ever Pride Parade. Wearing a t-shirt…
Salman’s Story: A Young Pakistani Refugee Finds His Calling in Healthcare
Life in Malaysia as Refugees Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Salman and his family were forced to flee to Malaysia when he w…
“A Journey of Hope”: In Massachusetts, an Afghan Refugee Builds a Future in Biotech
Activism in Afghanistan Ali grew up in Afghanistan during the Civil War—a tumultuous time where his mother would carry…
It Runs in the Family: Refugee Mother and Daughters Discover Career and Purpose in Nursing
Hearing the pop of nearby gunshots was once a part of daily life for Nininahazwe and her daughters in their home countr…
Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their c…
Major League Opportunity for Refugees at Fenway Park
Getting a call from the Red Sox to come on down to Fenway Park is the dream of many a New Englander. Even though he was…
Brenda’s Story: Helping Young Immigrants Discover Their Potential
Brenda, now 24, came to the U.S. from El Salvador when she was just eight years old. Her family initially settled in Al…
“Nothing is ever easy until you have done it.” Lessons from the Hospitality Training Program in Boston
Graduation Speech by Leonardo Fermin, Hospitality Training Program Hello everyone, thank you for being here today. My n…
Congratulations to Our First Graduating Class: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
There was a standing ovation and some tears of joy this week as seven immigrant women became the first graduating class…
Meet George Terpilowski: General Manager, Fairmont Copley Plaza
In May, when graduates of IINE’s Hospitality Training Program proudly collected their diplomas and celebrated the end o…
Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center Supports New Americans on the Path to Success
IINE Manchester partners with Crotched Mountain to help refugees and immigrants begin healthcare careers The biggest ch…
Equipping Immigrants with Workplace Skills
Service Industry Training Program prepares immigrants for hospitality, healthcare, and banking jobs In April 2014, Asma…
