5 Tips to Get Started as an Independent Contractor/Freelancer

Learn how to get started as an independent contractor or freelancer. This guide outlines the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

5 Tips for Educators to Help Students Get Started as Independent Contractors/Freelancers

Use this guide to support your students as they get established as contractors and freelancers. Learn how to provide resources, answer questions, and make referrals.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Glossary of Common Legal Terms

Understand the definition of common legal terms as you identify and navigate possible forms of immigration relief.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout, Post

New(ish) Rights in CA: State Legislation to Support Undocumented Immigrant Entrepreneurs (Webinar)

This webinar reviews SB 1159 and AB 2184 that make it easier for undocumented immigrant entrepreneurs to apply for business and professional licenses.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Creating Fellowship Programs: For Educational Institutions

This document provides an overview of fellowships, which are often used in an educational context to support students in their studies or professional development and can provide a sum of money.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

Overview of Grants to Individuals (for Public Charities and Private Foundations)

This document provides an overview of the process by which public charities and private foundations can make grants to individuals.

Themes/topics:

Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Overview of Undocumented Students

Learn about what statistics show about the undocumented population, how undocumented students are defined, challenges that undocumented students have in pursing college education, and federal/state policies impacting undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Handout

Comparison of Benefits and Rights Based on Immigrant Status in California

Learn about public benefits and rights related to education, financial aid, and transportation based on immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education, Law & Policy

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer

Verifying Your Income for the CA Dream Act Application

Learn about the income verification process, which includes requirements for dependent and independent students.

Themes/topics:

Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Flyer