Apply to Immigrants Rising’s High School Partnership Program

Categories: Career Programs, General Announcements, Higher Education

When undocumented young people are able to pursue education and careers, they can create new, brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Unfortunately the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric are severely hindering the high school graduation and college enrollment rates of undocumented students.…

August 2019 Newsletter

Categories: Newsletters

Entrepreneurship Fund Kickstarter Grants, posters to create safe and inclusive spaces for immigrant students, public charge update, and more.

2019 Public Charge Update

Categories: General Announcements, Resources

Last week, the Trump administration published their final public charge rule, which if implemented may affect individuals seeking permanent resident status in the United States. This policy is designed to be confusing and cause fear, and it is important to stay informed, remain calm, and know your rights.…

Dream Resource Center Grand Opening

Categories: In the Media

Published August 20, 2019.

Oxnard College celebrates the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its Dream Resource Center on Wednesday, August 14. The Center will provide comprehensive services to undocumented students, their families and campus allies.

Read the full story: Dream Resource Center Grand Opening (The VCCCD Connection)…

South Coast College Opens New Resource Center For Undocumented Students

Categories: In the Media

Published August 19, 2019.

Starting this fall, Oxnard College will have new resources available at the school’s Dream Resource Center.

“Knowing that there’s a resource on campus to help guide them I think is very powerful, it’s a powerful statement,” Cobian says.…

July 2019 Newsletter

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Conversation about fear with Jorge Ramos, new webinar on Creating Fellowship Programs, recap from Fellowship Kickoff Retreat, and more

Recap from 2019 Fellowship Kickoff Retreat

Categories: Career Programs, General Announcements

On July 11-13, we brought together our new High School Engagement, Immigration Law, Higher Education, and Entrepreneurship Fellows for a three-day leadership retreat packed with professional and personal development workshops and community building activities.

How Do We Handle Fear?

Categories: General Announcements

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“People see us and think we’re not afraid. We are afraid. But we do things even if we’re afraid.” Jorge Ramos talks with our Entrepreneurship Fund Grantees about how they handle fear.…

June 2019 Newsletter

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Learn How to Get Started with Your Freelance Work

Immigrants Rising is partnering with Samaschool to deliver two one-day workshops specifically tailored for immigrants interested in starting to work as an independent contractor. Join us for this in-person workshop on either July 9th or July 30th in the SF Bay Area.…

Learn How to Get Started with Your Freelance Work

Categories: Entrepreneurship, General Announcements

Immigrants Rising has partnered with Samaschool to deliver two one-day workshops specifically tailored for immigrants interested in starting to work as an independent contractor. Join us for this in-person workshop on either July 9th or July 30th in the SF Bay Area. For those outside of the SF Bay Area, virtual trainings may be available.