RECAP - Refugees Education Through Career and Academic Pathways

Project RECAP is a comprehensive career services program focused on offering career pathways to in-demand employment via credentialing and continuing education. The goal of the program is to support refugees to begin or further develop a professional career in the United States by offering financial assistance for career education, translation and evaluation of foreign degrees, and development of employability skills. All services are free of cost.

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Important Info Before Enrolling

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECAP SERVICES, STUDENTS MUST BE:

  • at least 18 years old
  • a resident of Broward County

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Asylee of all nationalities (first five years)
  • Refugees of all nationalities (first five years)
  • Cuban/Haitian entrants (including asylum applicants)
  • Amerasians
  • Lawful permanent residents who adjusted from prior refugee, entrant, or asylum status
  • Certified victims of human trafficking

  • Career assessments
  • Customized career development plans
  • Foreign transcripts translation and evaluation
  • Prior learning assessments
  • Resume/cover letter preparation
  • Job/internship application
  • Financial assistance for career education
  • Mock Interviews
  • Job readiness workshops
  • Employment placement assistance

  1. Academic and Career Advising
    • Meet with a career advisor
    • Get your degree translated and evaluated
    • Complete a career development plan
  2. Career Readiness Course
    • Assess your professional skills
    • Complete Prior Learning assessment
    • Match your skills and interests with a career program
  3. Academic Program Completion
    • Apply for financial aid assistance
    • Enroll in your chosen academic program
    • Obtain a technical certificate or industry certification
  4. Job Readiness Activities
    • Develop your cover letter and resume
    • Enhance your interviewing skills
    • Participate in job fairs and job readiness workshops
  5. In-Demand Employment
    • Receive job search assistance
    • Complete job applications
    • Attain employment in an in-demand career field

RECAP services are FREE for eligible students.

Students are expected to attend all courses and activities for which they are registered, as well as program events. Regular class attendance is essential for the successful completion of the chosen career program. Students are expected to be actively engaged in the program and its activities.

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  • Referrals to community resources
  • Financial aid and scholarship application assistance

How To Enroll

Please call to schedule an eligibility interview. You will need to bring the following documents with you to this appointment (as applicable to you):

  1. Driver's License or Florida ID
  2. Proof of immigration status
  3. Employment Authorization card

Special Accommodations

​A variety of job readiness training is available to refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking living in Broward County.

RECAP provides auxiliary aids and services at no cost to deaf or hard-of-hearing clients and companions.

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Disclaimer: Broward College received $250,000 through competitive funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant #90ZM0008-01-00. The project will be financed with 100 % of Federal funds. The contents of this brochure are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.