Our guest today is operations professional in the edtech space, Jorge Pradilla.
Jorge came to the United States for his Bachelors Degree and then stayed for his Masters. Throughout those years, not only did he build relationships and learn about the American culture, but he was also able to work for multiple organizations that allowed him to grow and become the successful professional he is today.
This conversation is packed with many interesting topics! Get ready to learn how Jorge was able to enroll in an American university, how his legal status impacted his career progress, his best tips for international students looking to stay for work in the U.S., and more!
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If you haven't listened to episode 2 where Lola and Fatim Mbaye talk about what it's like to feel welcomed in the corporate workplace as an immigrant, check it out here!
In this episode, we cover:-Jorge's immigration story.-Employment visa sponsorship and how it works.-Tips for those looking to be part of the corporate world.-Assumptions and misconceptions about the immigrant experience.-Benefits of joining DEI groups as an immigrant.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Connect with Jorge via LinkedIn.-EQImindset-Join the LinkedIn group Thriving in Intersectionality - Immigrants In Corporate.
Connect with Lola:-LinkedIn: Lola Adeyemo-Instagram: @immigrantsincorporate
More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an Immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.
As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.
Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.