International Institute's CAIP Program Featured in St. Louis Public Radio Article

A new program at the International Institute of St. Louis is helping immigrant professionals build job skills and advance their careers.The Career Advancement for International Professionals encourages immigrants like Tairou Goura not to abandon their professional ambitions.

Goura spent more than 15 years working as a teacher in Togo. It was his love for teaching that led him to come to the United States.

“I wanted to know more about all the techniques, philosophy and the best practice in education,” he said.

So Goura came to the United States in 2009 to pursue a doctorate in educational administration. He earned his degree in 2012, but since then he’s had trouble finding a job.

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