CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2014
| Author | Lester, Christopher Robin |
|---|---|
| Title | Refugee Education and Economic Integration: A Qualitative Study of the United States Refugee Admissions Program |
| Summary | The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) takes what some have deemed a “one-siz e-fits-all 1d; approach to refugee resettlement and economic integration. Under this system, those individuals from professional backgrounds with high levels of education typically receive the same employment services and job placements as those individuals from unskilled backgrounds with low levels of education. Based on the various expectations and desires of individuals from different educational backgrounds, this system may either promote or hinder one’s overall integration. The following research seeks to gain insights into participants’ satisfaction levels with USRAP’s employment services and the difficulties faced by individuals from various educational backgrounds upon arrival. This paper employs qualitative research methods in the form of semi-structured, in-depth interviews with individuals resettled through this process. By engaging the individuals most directly affected by USRAP in deep conversation regarding the system, this project seeks to supplement more general examinations of refugee integration that do not allow for detailed accounts of their own problems and perceptions. Furthermore, it attempts to increase the agency of refugees in the resettlement process by encouraging them to voice their concerns and then developing policy recommendations based on this data. Keywords: Bhutanese, Charlotte, education, forced migration, integration, refugee, resettlement, USRAP |
| Supervisor | Kahanec, Martin |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2014/lester_christopher.pdf |
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