SHRM NorCal & Upwardly Global, Expanding Employment Outreach to Professional Immigrants
September 10, 2025 | 3:00–6:00 PM PT
Meet & Mingle Connections 5:00-6:00 PM after learning discussion
An engaging joint discussion presented by Upwardly Global, SHRM NorCal and LinkedIn designed to educate, introduce, and introduce HR professionals / employers to the benefits of hiring work-approved immigrants to their workforce. Upwardly Global, is one of the longest-serving national non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting legal professional immigrants in rebuilding their careers in the U.S. HR professionals will come away with a strong perspective of how they may expand their inclusion efforts and recruiting resources. Job seekers will learn the requirements HR professionals must follow in hiring candidates in the U.S. A view of USCIS employment steps will be shared for the employer and candidate perspective. SHRM certified professionals will be eligible for Professional Development Credits (2.0 PDCs) for their SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® certification.
Learning objectives:
- Overview of the current US employment picture, including diversity & inclusion today & key points for HR professionals job seekers to know
- HR professional attendees to meet a viable recruitment resource – Upwardly Global (UpGlo) Advancing Workforce Inclusion - Upwardly Global
- Job Seekers meet HR professionals and share their recent employment experiences in the US and meet potential employers
- U.S. employment tools & resources to be provided to attendees
Location
LinkedIn
222 Second Street
San Francisco, CA
Program cost starting at:
Member: $25
Non-Member: $40
This event is free for university students. Email norcal@shrm.org if you are a current student and would like to attend the event.
Program Speakers
Neil Shevlin CPCC, PCC
Employment Service Lead , Upwardly Global
Neil is a certified Career and Life Coach and currently serves as the Employment Services Lead at Upwardly Global in California. Originally from Ireland, Neil brings over 20 years of experience in the tech and non-profit industry and a deep commitment to empowering others through meaningful, values-driven coaching. His approach centers on strong communication, empathy, and compassion to help individuals clarify their values and align them with their goals.
Passionate about equity and inclusion, he specializes in supporting immigrants and refugees as they navigate new career paths and build the lives they deserve. In addition to his work at Upwardly Global, he also runs a private coaching practice, guiding clients through personal and professional transitions with purpose and clarity.
Nancy Calderon Derbish, SHRM SCP-SCP
Senior Human Resources Business Consultant
HR Business Advisor helping enterprises & their people to do their best
Nancy is a versatile business and independent Human Resources Consultant Partner who has served with a global government contracting company, green building sector (healthier, energy and cost-saving efficient commercial properties) and green energy sector companies, and community nonprofits at various stages of growth. Her premise is to start where the business is, use what you have, and to do what you can to build a stronger enterprise. She works with leadership and their teams to realize the best fit, practical solutions to achieve connection, collaboration, and results.