Important Things for Immigrants To Know When Applying for a Professional License

This introductory resource addresses the main questions that people have about professional licenses.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

Navigating Entrepreneurship: Insights from Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Aspiring Business Owners in Fresno

Read a research report that documents and outlines the experiences, challenges, potential, and importance of small business entrepreneurship in the Central Valley.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Research/Report

Helping Students Get Their UndocuHustle On: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Lesson Plan)

Use this lesson plan to introduce entrepreneurship as a valid income-generating opportunity for anyone, regardless of immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Higher Education

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Guide

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

Contratista Independiente – Hoja De Trabajo De Lluvia De Ideas

Esta hoja de trabajo te ayuda a pensar en el tipo de trabajo y los servicios profesionales que puedes proporcionar como contratista independiente.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

Independent Contractor Brainstorming Worksheet

This worksheet helps you brainstorm the type of gig work and professional services you can provide as an independent contractor.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Worksheet

ITINs, EINs, and Taxes

Basic information related to Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and Employer Identification Number (EIN) as well as related documents when filing taxes as an independent contractor (with and without employees).

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide