The CLEVER program focuses on helping people use their education, licensing/recertification and work experience to find professional positions in their fields. The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance program works with nonprofit organizations that provide these services to refugees.
Services
Career and job market orientation
Career plan creation
Education and professional case management
Credential evaluation
Assistance with licensing process and recertification
Job placement assistance targeting the person's career field
Eligibility
You might be eligible for the CLEVER program if you:
Have lived in the United States for less than 60 months
Have not yet naturalized as a U.S. citizen
Have a professional background you want to re-enter
Have an immigration status that makes you eligible for federally funded refugee services from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement. For more information about ORR eligibility, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Service Providers
For a list of CLEVER service providers, visit our interactive resource tool.