New Jersey library staff are invited to join the State Library and the NJ Office of New Americans (ONA) for an information session webinar!
New Jersey is among the most diverse states in the nation, and immigrant communities are an integral part of our economy and social fabric. New Jersey is home to two million new Americans who make the state more vibrant and prosperous. In efforts to advance integration and welcoming new Americans in New Jersey, the Office of New Americans (ONA) was established in early 2020 and has been working to build trust, improve access to social services, employment services, and legal assistance for immigrants.
In this information session with the library community, you will be introduced to ONA and its programs and initiatives targeting new American populations, including those who speak languages other than English.
The Office of New Americans Information Session for NJ Libraries
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2020
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm (including Q&A)
Click here to register for this webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Speakers:
- Johanna Calle, Director, Office of New Americans
- Patrick Barry, Community Engagement Coordinator, Office of New Americans
Agenda:
- Introductions
- Overview of the Office of New Americans
- Programs and Initiatives
- Legal Services
- Excluded New Jerseyans Fund (ENJF)
- Refugee Resettlement
- Update on Afghan Evacuees to the U.S. and in NJ
- Q&A
For More Information About ONA, Please Refer to the Following Articles:
New Office of New Americans Investing in New Jersey’s Immigrant Communities (10/14/2020)
Interview with Johanna Calle of the New Jersey Office of New Americans (9/10/2021)