Ukrainians Seek Oil Field Jobs in North Dakota to Support War-Torn Families

Thousands of Ukrainians are moving to North Dakota to work in the oil fields, seeking high-wage jobs to support their families back home amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A pilot effort by the Uniting for Ukraine humanitarian program and the North Dakota Petroleum Council's Bakken Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers program aims to recruit refugees and migrants to address the workforce shortage. The program provides support for finding work, healthcare, schools, and housing for Ukrainian workers and their families. The goal is to recruit 100 workers by the end of 2023 and 400 workers after one year.