Career Pathways for Internationally Trained Immigrants and Refugees
WES Career Pathways tools and resources provide you with the guidance you need to establish a successful career in the U.S.
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Discover Your Career Options With Our Career Pathways Tool
Use WES’ newest interactive tool to explore career pathways you may be eligible for in the U.S. – careers in your field of education as well as some using your skills in different settings. The portal features a user-friendly format that returns results in just minutes.
What Our Guides Offer
Our e-guides provide free career information and advice for internationally trained immigrants and refugees living in the United States.
National Career Pathways Resources
These resources provide you with guidance and support to help you successfully navigate your career journey anywhere in the United States.
This e-guide helps internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursue careers in law in the U.S. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in dentistry. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in allied health. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in information technology. It discusses academic and certification requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in pharmacy. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in architecture. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in accounting. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in engineering. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in teaching. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
This e-guide is designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in nursing. It discusses academic and licensure requirements as well as alternative career pathways. Note: we periodically refresh the content in these e-guides.
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Ohio Pathways & Licensing Guides
These e-guides are designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in Ohio. They provide basic licensure requirements for a wide variety of professions.
Licensing Charts for Internationally Educated Immigrants in Ohio, created by Ohio Higher Ed
Professional Licensing Guides for Ohio from Upwardly Global
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Michigan Pathways & Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Georgia Pathways Guide for Nursing
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Eastern Massachusetts Pathways Programs in Healthcare
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Maryland Pathways and Licensing Guides
These guides are designed for internationally trained immigrants and refugees pursuing careers in Maryland. They discuss academic and licensure requirements.
Maryland Pathways Guide for Engineering
Maryland Licensing Guides from Upwardly Global
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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California Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Washington, D.C. Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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New York Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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New Jersey Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Texas Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Utah Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Washington Physician Professional Licensing Guide
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Pennsylvania Career Guides for International Professionals
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Florida Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Idaho Professional Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
![Indiana Capitol Building](https://www.wes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IN_1222-career-pathways-thumbnail-262x262-1.webp)
Indiana Career Pathway Guide for Internationally Trained Nurses
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Maine Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
![Nevada Capitol Building](https://www.wes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NV_1222-career-pathways-thumbnail-262x262-1.webp)
Nevada Licensing Guide for Nursing
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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New Hampshire Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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Virginia Licensing Guides
Local Career Pathways Guides
Developed by WES partners, these guides offer state-specific resources and licensing information. Scroll below to see if your state is listed.
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