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How Chobani Built a Career Pipeline for Refugees
Chobani, the yogurt giant founded by Turkish immigrant Hamdi Ulukaya, has hired hundreds of refugees across its U.S. manufacturing plants — but the program is more than a hiring initiative. It’s a career pipeline that includes language classes, mentorship, transportation assistance, and a clear path from entry-level to supervisor. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how the program works, why retention is high, and what other companies can learn about turning refugee employment into a genuine career accelerator. They explore a specific case of an employee who started on the production…
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