California’s economic future depends on the full participation of its immigrants, including the nearly two million undocumented Californians who live, work, and study across the state. California invests in education, workforce development, and small business growth, but too often, undocumented Californians are unable to translate that investment into economic mobility.

• Nearly 100,000 undocumented students are enrolled in California higher education
• Nearly 1 in 10 workers is undocumented
• Undocumented immigrants contribute $8.5 billion annually in state and local taxes

Immigrants Rising’s California Blueprint for Immigrant Socioeconomic Prosperity offers policy leaders and the next Governor of California an actionable agenda focused on four key areas to ensure undocumented Californians can achieve socioeconomic prosperity.

Protecting and Expanding Higher Education Access & Affordability for Undocumented Students

Creating Viable Career Pathways for Undocumented Californians

Advancing Immigrant Entrepreneurship as an Economic Strategy

Building Durable State Infrastructure for Immigrant Socioeconomic Inclusion

Access the Full California Blueprint for Immigrant Socioeconomic Prosperity here

Access the Executive Summary here

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