Local.Global.Nevada (L.G.N)
L.G.N stands for Local.Global Nevada.
Earlier Diplochatz, it is Northern Nevada International Center's (NNIC) rebranded podcast show. We are creating interactive interview-based audio-visual content that highlight the impact of NNIC locally and around the world.
Local. Global. Nevada is NNIC's voice to the community. It is a human-centered podcast that brings international, immigrant and refugee stories to the forefront. It is aimed to explain how global events shape Northern Nevada, and foster (encourage) dialogue that builds trust across cultures. Amplifying local voices weaving in global perspectives, the podcast serves as a bridge of diplomacy, connection, and understanding. We ensure that when new Nevadans thrive, our community is stronger. We talk about the work NNIC is doing, bringing in experts to break down complex global issues and the U.S. policies, and explain how it affects Northern Nevada.
L.G.N is hosted by Yulia Rajeh, Marketing and Strategic Communication Specialist for NNIC. New L.G.N episodes will be out every two weeks. To learn more about the Northern Nevada International Center you can visit our website www.nnic.org
Local.Global.Nevada (L.G.N)
Rebuilding the Career: The Hidden Journey of Immigrant Professionals
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Immigrants represented nearly 1 in 5 workers in America (around 19%).
The largest industries employing immigrants include:
• healthcare,
• education,
• construction,
• transportation,
• hospitality,
• professional services.
Research consistently shows that many immigrants arrive highly educated, but a large percentage cannot immediately work in their original professions. Millions of immigrants in the U.S. have college or advanced degrees earned abroad, but many work below their qualification level because licenses, credentials, or work experience are not fully recognized in the United States.
Final Episode of the Season 1 of L.G.N. is about the reality many immigrants face when they come to the United States already educated, experienced, and successful in their professions — but still have to start over. In this episode, we talk with an immigrant who came to America as an adult and managed to rebuild her career as a dentist while navigating licensing requirements, workforce challenges, and adapting to a completely new system. We discuss what it truly takes to transfer professional experience to the U.S., the sacrifices behind that journey, and why so many immigrant stories go far beyond simply “finding a job” — they are about rebuilding a future from the ground up.