READY FOR WORK

United States | News report | 2022 | English and Spanish with English subtitles

In early 2022, over 27,000 Venezuelan asylum seekers arrived in New York City, with the majority arriving with minimal possessions. Chen and her colleague Xu tracked the employment challenges facing these refugees. Centered around Junior's narrative, their video report uncovered the obstacles confronting refugees in their quest for employment. Additionally, the coverage shed light on pertinent aid organizations, institutions providing complimentary OSHA training, and the adversities encountered by refugees and support entities alike.

Credits

Producers/Directors/Cinematographers/Editors Ke Chen, Ziyi Xu