Social Impact Programs – Supporting Refugees and At-Risk Groups

In collaboration with local, national and international organizations, eCornell provides meaningful educational opportunities to support displaced and disadvantaged individuals across the world, including refugees and high-risk groups. By offering targeted programs in a flexible format, we empower people facing significant obstacles, challenges and instability in their lives or regional communities to develop new skills and prepare to rebuild a brighter future.

Empower Refugees, Asylees, And At-risk Groups

Provide access to high-quality education to reskill for the future.

Promote Workforce Integration

Equip learners with tools to rebuild, start businesses, and achieve economic independence.

Foster Community And Inclusion

Create learning environments where displaced individuals feel supported and encouraged.

How We Collaborate

Needs Assessment: Work with partners to identify the specific needs of their target populations.
Targeted Programs: Discuss program needs and recommendations to align with individual goals.
Ongoing Support: Provide support and progress tracking to ensure successful outcomes.
Impact Reporting: Share data and stories that demonstrate the measurable success of these initiatives.

“Upwardly Global’s collaboration with eCornell reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to education and workforce opportunities. By providing world-class learning experiences for immigrant and refugee professionals, we enable them to thrive, strengthening our economy and enriching our communities.”

Jina Krause-Vilmar

President and CEO of Upwardly Global

“Through Upwardly Global, I earned the Sales Growth certificate from Cornell. The program significantly boosted my confidence and career outlook. The skills and knowledge I gained were instrumental in my job search, ultimately helping me secure my current position at Deloitte.”

Yuri Tarasov

Salesforce Consultant at Deloitte

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Building Skills for
the Future in Ukraine

In a joint endeavor between eCornell and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukrainian citizens and refugees had the opportunity to complete Cornell certificate programs in critical topics including AI Strategy, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Project Management, Public Sector Leadership and Python Programming. The collaboration granted scholarships to 150 government employees, working adults, university faculty and students from Ukraine and the country’s refugees located around the world. Read more

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Cornell University’s certificate programs provide new knowledge, skills and expertise not only to our students and teachers who joined the training, but also to the working potential of Ukraine in general. It is especially important that representatives of the civil service, the military, and business participate in the programs, because they are the drivers of our country’s security and economic development. The support of the educational front from American partners gives us additional strength and sustain in the fight for our future.

‐ Anzhela Ignatyuk
Dean, Department of Economics, TSNUK

Anzhela Ignatyuk<br>Dean, Department of Economics, TSNUK

Expanding Access to Education Through Global Collaboration

Through a collaboration with the Institute of International Education (IIE), eCornell offered targeted programs to support over 300 individuals in developing new professional skills and building connections in high-need fields within their communities. Programs offered included Business Management Essentials, Data Science Essentials, Business Communications, Legal Essentials, and Healthcare Management.

Upwardly Global

Upwardly Global, a leading nonprofit dedicated to eliminating employment barriers for skilled refugees and asylees, is collaborating with Cornell University to create new pathways to economic mobility through education. This collaboration supports individuals with foreign credentials as they seek to rebuild their professional careers and join the U.S. workforce. As part of Upwardly Global’s Economic Power Initiative—and with support from Pivotal Ventures—eCornell provides access to career-focused certificate programs that help participants gain in-demand skills aligned with employer needs.

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Expanding Access and Opportunity

How We Collaborate

“Through Upwardly Global, I earned the Sales Growth certificate from Cornell. The program significantly boosted my confidence and career outlook. The skills and knowledge I gained were instrumental in my job search, ultimately helping me secure my current position at Deloitte.”

Building Skills for
the Future in Ukraine

Expanding Access to Education Through Global Collaboration

Upwardly Global

Collaborators and Funding Partners

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Expanding Access and Opportunity

How We Collaborate

“Through Upwardly Global, I earned the Sales Growth certificate from Cornell. The program significantly boosted my confidence and career outlook. The skills and knowledge I gained were instrumental in my job search, ultimately helping me secure my current position at Deloitte.”

Building Skills for the Future in Ukraine

Expanding Access to Education Through Global Collaboration

Upwardly Global

Collaborators and Funding Partners

News And Articles

Learn More by completing the form below.

Building Skills for
the Future in Ukraine