P33 and World Business Chicago Form Alliance to Help H-1B Displaced Tech Workers Find New Jobs in Chicago

World Business Chicago and P33 have teamed up to launch an employment portal with over 900 job openings from over 35 Chicago-based employers who have already sponsored H-1B visa holders.Job seekers can visit us from today gotechchicago.com/h1b and hundreds of searches ChicagoWalgreens, Morningstar, Ulta Beauty, TransUnion, Fifth Third Bank, Boston Consulting Group, Northwestern Medicine, M1, Rheaply, Oak Street Health, more. addition Chicago Companies are expected to participate in the campaign and job listings continue to be added daily.

Common to all STEM industries, especially technology, dismissed H-1B workers have 60 days to identify and transfer to new employers willing to sponsor visas. If you cannot find a new job, you will have to change your visa status or leave the United States. Historically, H-1B visa holders have had a very difficult time identifying career opportunities that employers wish to sponsor or transfer visas to. Chicago is the first city to unite on this issue to support and attract H-1B professionals. Technological innovation remains a top strategic priority. Chicago The city’s need for businesses and highly specialized technical talent continues to be in short supply relative to demand.

“Our message to dismissed H-1B holders is to consider the unprecedented welcome. city ​​of chicago And it’s a burgeoning technology ecosystem that promotes diversity and inclusion.” Brad Henderson, CEO of P33. “I am proud, but I am not surprised that our city leaders have come together and accomplished this collaboration in such a short time. We are just getting started, and we hope to see this unique job search tool expand rapidly as we join with more companies and more jobs are posted every day.”

Firms struggle to fill key tech roles despite nationwide layoffs Chicago, has the greatest demand for software talent. In 2022, Chicagoland will have over 164,000 job postings for tech jobs.

Layoffs.fyi reports that more than 157,000 tech workers will lose their jobs in 2022, and tech layoff rates are not declining. This year, he laid off more than 50,000 employees at the US-based tech company. Losing a job is a difficult and turbulent time for anyone, but it is especially difficult for foreign workers with H-1B status as it can also threaten immigration status and family status.

“I am excited to launch this campaign. Chicago’s A business community that supports H1-B visa holders affected by unemployment in the technology and adjacent industries.” Michael FasnachtCEO, President and Chief Marketing Officer of World Business Chicago, city ​​of chicago“This initiative is a shining example of our city’s commitment to becoming a welcoming and inclusive destination for immigrants, further cementing diversity and inclusion as it is celebrated in our neighborhoods.” Chicago’s A reputation as a premier global business hub. ”

Immigrants drive the economy forward, fueling innovation and increasing demand for labor. His 40% of US software engineers are foreign-born.of Chicago 21 Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or children of immigrants, and 42% of college-backed startups were founded in the United States. Illinois Founded by at least one immigrant entrepreneur, according to the Illinois Innovation Index report by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition.

About P33
P33 is a privately funded non-profit organization focused on advancing inclusive global technology and innovation leadership. ChicagoThe organization’s mission is to help Chicago Becoming one of America’s most comprehensive technology hubs Born from the collaborative work of hundreds of business leaders in the private and public sectors, P33’s work is grounded in deep research and unlocks the potential of the digital age to solve Driven by necessity.Some of the toughest problems we face ChicagoFor example, equitable access to digital careers, talent retention, commercialization of deep science, and gaps in growth-stage startup ecosystems. Launched in 2019, P33 Penny Pritzkerformer Secretary of Commerce, Founder and Chairman of PSP Partners. Chris Gladwin, CEO and Co-Founder of Ocient and Cleversafe.When Kelly WelshFormer President of the Citizens Committee of the Commercial Club Chicago. Click here for details p33chicago.com.

About World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago is playing a key role in driving an inclusive and equitable recovery across the city’s 77 neighborhoods, with a focus on high-growth sectors such as transportation, distribution and logistics. Manufacturing; Healthcare and Life Sciences; and Local Innovation, Startup and Venture Ecosystems.As of the city of Chicago World Business Chicago, an economic development agency, focuses on business attraction and retention, workforce and talent, community impact, and Chicago as one of the world’s leading cities. Supported by a council of over 300 local leaders, World Business Chicago’s portfolio of Innovation & Venture Programs includes the Chicago Venture Summit Series, Startup Chicago, thinking chicagoand a venture engine with the Illinois Science and Technology Union (ISTC). Follow World Business Chicago on LinkedIn for daily news and announcements regarding company relocations and expansions.Industry and Ecosystem Growth, U.S. and Global Rankings, and More Chicago’s economic progress.

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