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

Advocating for Inclusive Work Policies
This guide lists some policy ideas that DACA employees and their employers can think about as they try to assess how employers can continue to support DACA employees.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Guide

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

Tangible Support for Immigrant Communities During COVID-19
See this list of resources created to help undocumented immigrants navigate the crisis.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing, Law & Policy

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator, Undocumented Youth

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

Getting Started with Entrepreneurship and Accessing Financial Capital (Webinar)
Learn how to access financial capital for business start-up and other opportunities available for immigrant entrepreneurs. Our past Kickstarter Grant winners will also share their projects and tips for a successful application.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Aprende Como Generar Ingresos y Ser un Emprendedor (Spanish)
Conocer las diferencias entre empleo y emprendimiento, incluidas las consideraciones legales.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Income Generation Webinar Series (English)
This series is created (in partnership with UWD) to help you understand what it means to work for yourself, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and launch your business.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

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

Online Contracting Opportunities in High Demand
See this list of online contracting opportunities in high demand during the COVID-19 crisis.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Handout

Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students: How Colleges Can Help (Webinar)
Learn about professional development and income opportunities for undocumented students.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Ally, Educator

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Income and Career Alternatives for Undocumented Students (Webinar)
Learn about professional development and income opportunities, regardless of immigration status.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

ITIN 101: Everything You Want to Know About ITINs, But Don’t Know What to Ask (Webinar)
Learn the essentials regarding ITINs, including application and renewal timelines and federal tax rules.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California, National

Audience:

Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video

Asset Protection for Immigrant Entrepreneurs in CA (Webinar)
This webinar provides California-specific guidance on how revocable trusts and powers of attorney can be implemented to protect the assets of immigrant business owners who are at risk of or subjected to detention and deportation.

Themes/topics:

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography:

California

Audience:

Ally, Undocumented Youth

Resource Type:

Webinar/Video