Undocumented/DACA Resources
Resources for DACA & Undocumented Students
Career Regardless of Immigration Status (CRIS)
https://aabcris.wixsite.com/ucproject/copy-of-home-1
To assist undocumented students in plotting out their careers, Immigrants Rising created a Career Pathways Database for Undocumented Students that shows all UC majors and fields of study with training opportunities, licensing requirements, and hourly contracting rates, as well as indicates whether these opportunities are available without work authorization.
Income Generation Options for Undocumented Students Toolkit
This toolkit is intended as a resource for educators who wish to support undocumented students and for undocumented students and alumni who are trying to figure out their career options. This toolkit is not intended to be read in one sitting, but rather used as a resource directory that is frequently referenced. The appendix section includes templates that can be downloaded whenever they are needed.
5 tips for educators to help students get started as an independent contractor/freelansers
Undocumented & Pursuing a Career in STEM? Check out the work of Científico Latino!
Científico Latino is an organization dedicated to increasing the pool of underrepresented scientists by creating a platform where everyone—regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or immigration status—has equal access to fellowship and scholarship opportunities, and the chance to learn from their peers on how to become successful STEM professionals.
NACE Conference: Career Pathways for Undocumented Students
Conference to know more about career pathways for undocumented students with and without work authorization, how to support undocumented students with or without work authorization, and effective practices to support undocumented students in their development.
Undocumented Friendly Employers
https://thedream.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DREAMer-Friendly-Companies-1.pdf
Companies that have used their voices in support of DACA and TPS Holders as of December 2021.
Golden Door Scholars Scholarship for Undocumented Students - Golden Door Scholars
Initially open to DACA students, GDS is available to undocumented students. GDS’s mission is to help undocumented/DACA students gain ‘upward mobility through education’. Golden Door Scholars scholarship program offers career readiness support, mentorship, and community on top of financial aid.
GDS+Program+Overview_+2022.pdf (squarespace.com)
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