Introducing our 2019-2020 Fellows

Categories: Career Programs, General Announcements

Immigrants Rising offers year-long fellowships for undocumented young people in the Bay Area and nationwide. This year, we selected 18 new fellows. They will benefit from extensive training and professional development in Entrepreneurship, High School Engagement, Higher Education, Immigration Law, and Research & Storytelling.…

Apply to Immigrants Rising’s High School Partnership Program

Categories: Career Programs, General Announcements, Higher Education

When undocumented young people are able to pursue education and careers, they can create new, brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Unfortunately the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric are severely hindering the high school graduation and college enrollment rates of undocumented students.…

2019 Public Charge Update

Categories: General Announcements, Resources

Last week, the Trump administration published their final public charge rule, which if implemented may affect individuals seeking permanent resident status in the United States. This policy is designed to be confusing and cause fear, and it is important to stay informed, remain calm, and know your rights.…

Recap from 2019 Fellowship Kickoff Retreat

Categories: Career Programs, General Announcements

On July 11-13, we brought together our new High School Engagement, Immigration Law, Higher Education, and Entrepreneurship Fellows for a three-day leadership retreat packed with professional and personal development workshops and community building activities.

How Do We Handle Fear?

Categories: General Announcements

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“People see us and think we’re not afraid. We are afraid. But we do things even if we’re afraid.” Jorge Ramos talks with our Entrepreneurship Fund Grantees about how they handle fear.…