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26Jan

IAG Partnerships

At International Alliance Group (IAG), we specialize in connecting U.S. schools and hospitals with highly skilled educators and healthcare professionals from Latin America. Through programs like the J-1 Visa, TN Visa, and H-1B Visa, we facilitate cultural exchange and professional mobility, allowing international talent to contribute meaningfully to diverse communities in the United States. By working with universities, governments, and organizations across Latin America, we create pathways for professionals to share their expertise, grow their careers, and enrich the institutions they serve. Thanks to these partnerships, we’ve hosted webinars and job fairs that bring opportunities closer to talented individuals while helping U.S. institutions meet their hiring needs.
Our success is built on collaboration with outstanding partners across Latin America. Below is a list of the organizations we’re proud to work with:
Guatemala
    • Ministry of Education of Guatemala
    • School of Teacher Training for Secondary Education (EFPEM), University of San Carlos of Guatemala
    • Nahuat-IPN Carriers Initiative, Association of Indigenous Language Teachers
Sonora
    • Ministry of Education and Culture of the State of Sonora
    • Northern Arizona University (NAU), Consulate General of Guatemala in Phoenix, and the Ministry of Education and Culture of Sonora
    • Languages and Education Consulting (LEC)
    • Colegio Sonorense de Enfermeras, A.C.
Baja California
    • Secretariat of Education of Baja California
    • Xochicalco University, Faculty of Nursing, Ensenada Campus
    • Mexican College of Licensed Nurses of Baja California
    • Grupo Educativo 16 de Septiembre
Other Mexican States
    • Institute of Education of Aguascalientes
    • Secretariat of Education and Sports of Chihuahua
    • International Training Center Código Azul, Colima
    • Colima Society of Emergency Medicine
    • Vocablo Idiomas Premium, Colima
    • Secretariat of Education of Nuevo León
Webinars and Job Fairs: Bridging Talent and Opportunity 
With the support of our partners, IAG has hosted interactive webinars and international job fairs, connecting U.S. schools and hospitals with skilled educators and healthcare professionals from Latin America. These events, whether virtual or in-person, have allowed hundreds of participants to learn about our programs and directly engage with experts and partner institutions. During these events, participants can:
    • Learn about international mobility programs, such as J-1, TN, and H-1B visas.
    • Hear firsthand stories from teachers currently working abroad, who share their challenges, successes, and advice for others looking to follow in their footsteps.
    • Build connections with representatives from educational and healthcare institutions, opening doors to new career paths.
In Guatemala, we’ve held program presentations in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, providing local educators with essential information and strengthening relationships with the education community. In Mexico, our international job fairs have become key events where participants explore job opportunities, receive guidance, and hear real success stories from their peers. These events are more than informational—they inspire and connect talent across borders, making global opportunities a reality. Every partnership, webinar, and job fair we organize is designed to empower international professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, while helping U.S. schools and hospitals meet their hiring needs with highly qualified talent. At IAG, we’re committed to expanding our network of partners and finding new ways to connect talent with opportunities that allow them to grow professionally and personally.
Want to Learn More About Us?
Are you a school district or hospital looking to fill vacancies with highly qualified international talent? Here’s how you can get started:
    • You can fill out this form here to help us understand your needs and connect you with the right talent.
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08Jan

The Story of IAG

The Story of International Alliance Group

Every child deserves a teacher who understands them, reflects their culture, speaks their language, and inspires their dreams.

Jason Hammond

In classrooms across the United States, students need more than just education: they need connection. Research shows that students with culturally similar teachers feel more understood, are more engaged in their learning, and achieve better academic outcomes.

Inspired by this need, Jason Hammond, then Human Resources Director for a school district in Arizona, faced the daily challenge of filling teacher vacancies with educators who could truly connect with the community.

“We realized that students, especially in bilingual programs, didn’t just need qualified teachers—they needed educators who understood their roots, their culture, and their language.”

Determined to find a solution, Jason began his search in Mexico, Guatemala and the rest of Latin America, discovering highly qualified, passionate, and culturally aligned international teachers. 

From this mission, International Alliance Group was born: a trusted partner connecting the best international talent to the classrooms that need it most.

Building on this vision, IAG bridges critical staffing gaps in U.S. schools and healthcare facilities by connecting them with highly qualified international teachers and nurses. In education, we specialize in placing bilingual educators from Latin America in high-need areas such as Dual Language, Special Education, Science, and Math. For healthcare, we provide skilled international nurses who enhance patient care and strengthen medical teams.

Our turnkey approach ensures a seamless experience, managing everything from recruitment and visa processing to relocation and ongoing support. By prioritizing cultural and linguistic diversity, we help schools and healthcare facilities connect with professionals who reflect and understand their communities, fostering engagement and positive outcomes. With flexible visa options like J1 and H1B, our program offers long-term, cost-effective staffing solutions, often proving cost-neutral or even cost-saving through federal tax incentives and reduced benefits costs.