In an economy that is at near full employment, construction companies need to be creative to attract the kinds of dependable, productive workers they want. In the cities where breaking Barriers operates a staffing agency in Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, and Jamestown, we have connected with and recruit from refugee communities.

Refugees are legal residents, have been stringently vetted by Department of Homeland Security, have valid Social Security accounts and Green Cards. We confirm their status through E-Verify. Most have conversational English language skills, and many have construction skills learned in their homeland. But what makes them so attractive to our construction clients is their unique perspective of life in the U.S. By definition, refugees fled a country that threatened them and their families. The freedoms and opportunities offered in America are viewed as life changing gifts. That gratitude translates into a highly motivated, dependable, exceptionally productive workforce and they believe in the American dream.

Call us now and we’ll be happy to run down the specifics on how our construction clients have stabilized their labor situation and increased productivity using refugee workers.