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

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