Burmese and Iraqi refugees will soon be arriving in southcentral PA.
Lutheran Refugee Services is having an informational talk about refugee needs and opportunities 7 p.m. March 30 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Middletown and 7 p.m. April 14 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster.
The central Pennsylvania office is concerned about finding jobs locally for the refugees they sponsor. In the past, refugees were able to find jobs by the time they left the program after six months, but it's not been so easy in this shakier economic climate. Employers seem to have an over-abundance of applicants, and it is easy to eliminate those with emerging English skills.
For details, call 397-4757.
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