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REFUGEE SERVICES

Amplitude ‘Amps up’ its Workforce

with Refugee Support

When Samaritas works with refugees to get them settled in Michigan, they leave
our program job-ready! By partnering with Samaritas, Amplitude Human
Resources in Troy, Mich. seamlessly hired hundreds of Ukrainians without the
hassle of dealing with federal paperwork and bureaucracy.

Amplitude has employed more than 300 Samaritas refugees in the past year and
has gone above and beyond to negotiate higher wages, fast-track training for job
upgrades, and coordinate transportation for those who cannot drive. They’ve
connected our temporary workers with companies that support on-site English
classes. And they’ve also offered workers of the same family, same-day shifts to
ease transportation and childcare challenges.

Businesses were astounded by the incredible work ethic of these Samaritas-
trained refugees and have added many of them as permanent workers within
90 days of their first assignment. Many are working in manufacturing
environments or as full-time onsite interpreters. For information on how you
can partner with Samaritas for employment resources, contact Pam DeBono at
Pam.DeBono@Samaritas.org

Refugee and Employer Partnership Model

Samaritas is the ideal non-profit partner to help your company fill critical labor shortage needs. Through Samaritas, Michigan’s
newest residents are workplace ready, and eager to take on new employment opportunities. You can help them achieve
self-sufficiency with full or part-time employment.

3,547 65% $30 A University of Michigan policy

Refugees served Self-sufficiency rate team calculated Southeast
Michigan refugees generated
by Samaritas in for refugees 180 days Million a $300 million positive benefits
Michigan into the program to the local economy. (2007-2017).

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4

UPSKILLING AND CAREER LADDERING TO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
HIRING REFUGEES INTO THEIR RETENTION AND JOB PROGRESSION
FIRST EMPLOYMENT ROLE WITHIN ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS MEET EMPLOYER WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AND REFUGEE ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

After the Community Chorus Detroit completed its commitment as a co-sponsor they still had one
more blessing to bestow. A member of the chorus generously donated a van to the Safi family!

Amir and Noor are brothers who live close together in Hamtramck. With five children between
them, plus other family they have 18 to 19 people in need of transportation. This van is a HUGE
benefit for them! Thank you Ann for your great generosity!

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