Professional Networks for Skilled Immigrants
African Bridge Network (ABN) offers connections to professional networks in various fields. The goal is to connect skilled immigrants with leaders and fellow professionals in their desired fields. We provide networking opportunities, professional development trainings, and support for both established and new immigrant professionals. Our goal is to create a mutually beneficial network for skilled immigrants and seasoned professionals.
Which Networks Can I Join?
Immigrant Professionals Speaker Series
The Immigrant Professionals Speaker Series focuses on professional development and integration issues, with networking sessions and industry-specific group discussions to explore solutions to common professional challenges. Event speakers will share their experiences and thoughts on the importance of civic engagement, how to be an effective immigrant professional, and where to find opportunities to get involved in local communities.
Learn more about the speaker series here.
Life Sciences Immigrant Professionals Network
The Life Sciences Immigrant Professionals Network focuses on supporting skilled immigrants with a background and/or interest in building a career in the life sciences industry. This support will be provided through providing essential resources, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities. We hope to create a mutually beneficial network for both skilled immigrants and the leading professionals in the life sciences industry.
Learn more about this network here.
Immigrant Professionals in the Human Services Industry Network (IPHSIN)
IPHSIN is a leadership network under the African Bridge Network that empowers and supports foreign-born professionals to advance their careers in the human services industry. The core members of the network are foreign-born professionals already in leadership positions within the human service industry who serve as models and advocates.
Learn more about this network here.
We envision a day when the skills of immigrant professionals are highly valued and they can use their past experiences to build their careers, support their families, and make meaningful contributions to our society.