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Immigrants Rising equips schools, colleges, and student-serving organizations across the U.S. to better support undocumented K-12 and postsecondary students. We offer topical trainings for staff and leadership, plus workshops delivered directly to students, each grounded in our 20-year track record supporting undocumented individuals through education, career, and entrepreneurship pathways.

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For Educators, Counselors, Practitioners

These trainings are designed for staff and leadership at K-12 schools, colleges, graduate/professional schools, and other student-serving organizations across the U.S. to better advise, support, and inform undocumented students.

We offer the following topical trainings and can curate combinations of these sessions to meet your specific needs.

UndocuAlly Trainings

A three-part training designed to support campus staff, administration, and leadership on how to effectively support undocumented students, with a focus on college and career success. (In collaboration with FirstGen Empower)

Focus:

Federal, state, and campus policies affecting undocumented students
Effective strategies for advising undocumented students on access to higher education, post-graduation, and income-generating opportunities
Personalized consulting and recommendations for your institution to make programming and services inclusive of undocumented students

Protecting Immigrant Students

This training equips staff and leadership on how to protect students and campuses amidst a shifting political landscape. (In collaboration with FirstGen Empower)

Focus:

Best practices for supporting undocumented students
Understanding your students’ rights
Protecting student data from immigration agencies
Responding to ICE on campus

Career Center Trainings

This training equips career counselors to move beyond generic career advice to guidance that reflects undocumented students’ legal and financial realities. (In collaboration with FirstGen Empower)

Focus:

How to advise undocumented students and create career plans aligned with their goals and legal realities
Income-generating opportunities without work authorization, such as entrepreneurship, freelancing, independent contracting, and worker cooperatives
Career pathways that are more accessible based on state policies, licensing restrictions, and evolving opportunities like DACA or TPS
Strength-based advising practices to build trust and promote long-term success

Developing Inclusive Career Programs on Your Campus

This training equips career counselors to design career programs, such as internships, fellowships, and professional development opportunities that are inclusive of undocumented students. Participants leave with practical strategies for reviewing existing programs and building new ones that work for all students, regardless of status.

Implementing AB 540 and CADAA on Your Campus

This training walks educators through the practices that support undocumented students in successfully navigating AB 540 (in-state tuition) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for financial aid on their campuses. Participants leave with a clear understanding of eligibility, documentation, and common pitfalls so they can guide students with confidence.

For Undocumented Students

We also deliver workshops directly to students, tailored to their grade or education level, covering what undocumented students need most to navigate college and career decisions. Sessions create space for questions, shared experiences, and community alongside practical knowledge.

Rights & Safety

Topic:

Know Your Rights

Thriving in College

Topic:

Making the Most of Your Time in College
Major & Career Exploration
Preparing for Graduate and Professional School

Getting to College

Topic:

College Applications 101
Financial Aid 101
Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

Career & Beyond

Topic:

Entrepreneurship 101
Building Your Professional Portfolio
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Networking and Building Professional Relationships

Entrepreneurship 101 for Undocumented Students

Topic:

Connecting Entrepreneurship to Your Field of Study
Business Ideation, Planning, Problem-Solving
Resources and Websites to Get Started

CADAA Financial Aid Clinic for Undocumented Students

Topic:

Step-by-step guide to completing the California Dream Act Application
Live Q&A or 1:1 troubleshooting time for students to work through their own applications
Myth-busting common misconceptions about financial aid and immigration status

How to Collaborate with Us

Submit requests at least three weeks before the planned event to give us time to assess, plan, and coordinate.
Our fees range from $1,500 to $2,000 per engagement, with amounts varying based on format and customization needs. For in-person engagements, we ask that partners also cover travel and lodging.
We understand that not all schools and organizations have a budget to lead this work. If you do not have a budget that meets the above criteria, we can explore a sliding-scale fee with you.
We can only provide presentations in English at this time.
Note: Immigrants Rising partners with First Gen Empower to deliver some of these trainings.

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