Career Resources
From the Web
Fellowships and Other Non-Employment Based Opportunities for Undocumented Students
Fellowship & internship resources for undocumented students.
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
Fellowship Information
Fellowship information & resources for undocumented students, their families, and allies.
Source: My Undocumented Life
Collaborate with kindness: Consider these etiquette tips in Slack
Basic steps every team can take to reduce notifications while keeping communication open.
Source: Slack
How to Build Your Network as a First-Generation Student
Four strategies to get started with professional networking.
Source: Harvard Business Review
LinkedIn’s Job Search Guide Helping you find a new job
Simple steps to get you started on your job search.
Source: LinkedIn
How to De-Stress From the Job Search
Four ways to de-stress from the job search, including tips for organizing the process so it’s more effective for you.
Source: Idealist
GRE Instructional Videos
Free preparation for the GRE quantitative reasoning measure
Source: Educational Testing Service
The GMAT Exam & Other Assessments
Information about the GMAT
Source: Graduate Management Admission Council
Blueprint MCAT Prep Scholarship
MCAT Prep course details & application
Source: Student National Medical Association
Fee Assistance Program
MCAT fee assistance
Source: Association of American Medical Colleges
MCAT Preparation Program
MCAT preparation, and support
Source: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Free LSAT Preparation Materials
Practice tests & more
Source: Law School Admissions Council
Routes to Teaching that Don’t Require a Masters
Program information
Source: San Francisco Unified School District Teacher Credential Programs
STEM Teacher Education Pathways (STEP)
Program information
Source: Sonoma State University
West Contra Costa Teacher Residency Program
Program information
Source: West Contra Costa Unified School District
Become a Teacher
Choosing a teaching program
Source: University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Post Baccalaureate Research Education Programs
Information & details
Source: Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Institute for Recruitment of Teachers
Information & details
Source: Phillips Academy | Andover
Post Baccalaureate Research Education Programs
Information & details
Source: Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Careers in Healthcare for Undocumented Students
Promoting education and healthcare access for immigrant communities
Source: Pre-Health Dreamers
Post Baccalaureate Leadership Program
Program information
Source: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Program information
Source: UCI School of Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Plummer Scholars (UPS) Program
Details & application
Source: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
Details & application
Source: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program
Application & details
Source: Bar Association of San Francisco
Sonoma County Women In Law Honorable Gayle Guynup Scholarship
Scholarship Program
Source: Sonoma County Women In Law
Leadership and Scholarship Program
Application & details
Source: Chicana Latina Foundation
Financial Aid Options
What Funding Options Are Available?
Source: Law School Admissions Council
Free LSAT Preparation Materials
Practice tests & more
Source: Law School Admissions Council
Pre-Law Programs & Resources
Programs, internship, health and wellness
Source: California Law Pathways
Pre-Law Program
Webinars, bootcamp, financial support, alumni network
Source: Immigrants Rising
King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP)
Mentoring and pre-law advising & a series of weekend sessions
Source: UC Davis School of Law
Pre-Law Programs
In-Person and Pre-Law Virtual classes, workshops, events
Source: CLEO, Inc.
Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession
Mentoring, networking, and support.
Source: Pipeline to Practice Foundation
Navigating Grad School
Stories on Navigating Graduate School as an Undocumented Student
Source: MyUndocumentedLife
Higher Ed Guide to Tuition, Financial Aid & Other Funding
FAQs on Tuition & Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
Source: Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education & Immigration
Undocumented Graduate and Professional Students Handbook
Funding Eligibility for UC Grad Undocumented Students
Source: University of California, Los Angeles
Undocu-Grad School Guide
Guide to pursuing, financing, and navigating graduate school
Source: New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC
Graduate School Resources
Resources for Current & Prospective Students
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Free Financial Guidance & Assistance
Counseling, workshops, online tools
Source: Balance Pro
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites
Provides free tax preparation for low-moderate income individuals
Source: IRS
Microloans for Utah Residents
Small business loans and free business advising
Source: Utah Microloan Fund
Microloans
Support small business owners and entrepreneurs in California
Source: Mission Asset Fund
Cultivating Food Entrepreneurs
Affordable commercial kitchen space to talented entrepreneurs
Source: La Cocina
Support for Young Entrepreneurs
Support for college student run businesses, especially those with a social impact, to expand and grow
Source: William G. Nash Foundation
Financial Support System
For small businesses that advance racial, gender, and economic justice for all
Source: Accion Opportunity Fund
Facebook Group
Immigrants Rising Facebook Group for Entrepreneurs
Source: Immigrants Rising
Making Money
The Non-Citizen’s Guide to Entrepreneurship
Source: New York State Youth Leadership Council
Freelance Work
Platform that connects freelancers to people or businesses looking to hire
Source: Fiverr
Get Started as an Independent Contractor or Freelancer
Guide to the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.
Source: Immigrants Rising
List of Fellowships & Scholarships for Undocumented Individuals
List of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship
Source: Immigrants Rising
Ambassador Program
Fellowship to support students navigating higher education, with a focus on the needs of systematically excluded communities across the state
Source: Let’s Go to College
Paid Summer Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities for immigrant youth and allies
Source: Dream Summer
Alternative Income and Career Options for Undocumented Students
Webinar
Source: President’s Alliance
Research Experiences
Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Software Engineering (REUSE) Program
Source: Carnegie Mellon University
Academic Internships
Placements include natural & cultural resources, education & interpretive programs, communications & media, public affairs, nurseries, museum programs, & more
Source: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Paid SF Leadership & Professional Development Program
For immigrant students and aspiring professionals who seek to gain real-world experience with social justice change-makers in the Bay Area
Source: DreamSF Fellowship
Naturalization Assistance
FAJ provides FREE naturalization assistance
Source: Filipino Advocates for Justice
Legal Immigration Services
Provides representation in the area of deportation defense; approximately 80% of their clients are in deportation proceedings
Source: Pangea Legal Services
Legal Services for LGBTQI+ Immigrants
Provides quality, holistic and trauma-informed legal immigration services
Source: Oasis Legal Services
Legal Immigration Services
Legal services agency protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities
Source: Centro Legal de la Raza
Legal Immigration Services in the Bay Area, CA
Provides culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy
Source: API Legal Outreach
Legal Immigration Services in the Bay Area, CA
High-quality, affordable immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities
Source: Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Immigration Legal Services in East Palo Alto, CA
Specializes in immigration, housing, workers’ rights, records clearance, and consumer protection
Source: Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Free Immigration Legal Services in San Francisco, CA
SFILDC is a collective of 15 organizations dedicated to serving the San Francisco immigrant community.
Source: The San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (SFILDC)
Free Immigration Legal Intake
Online survey to help undocumented young people learn about possible immigration options
Source: Immigrants Rising
Higher Education Legal Services
Free immigration legal services for students, staff, and faculty on CA community colleges
Source: Find Your Ally
Database of Immigration Lawyers
Searchable database of lawyers specializing in immigration legal services
Source: American Immigration Lawyers Association
Database of Immigration Legal Services by State
Searchable database of law firms specializing in immigration legal services
Source: Immigration Law Help
DACA News & Updates
Updates on changes to DACA program
Source: National Immigration Law Center
Undocumented Student Resources
Information about services and protections at UCs
Source: University of California
Undocumented Student Resources
Information about services and protections at CA state universities
Source: The California State University
Undocumented Student Resources
Information about services and protections at CA community colleges
Source: California Community Colleges
Undocumented Youth in Higher Education
Build sustainable and effective best practices for undocumented youth in higher education
Source: UndocuScholars
Immigration Reform Advocacy
Digital platform that integrates data, policies, and resources
Source: Higher Ed Immigration Portal
Advocacy Group
Defending and advancing the rights of immigrants
Source: National Immigration Law Center
Immigrant Youth-Led Community
Spaces for immigrant youth to support, engage, and be empowered
Source: United We Dream
Information for Undocumented Immigrants
Resources for immigrants in the U.S.
Source: Informed Immigrant
Pre-Health DREAMers
Promoting education and healthcare access for immigrant communities
Source: PHDreamers
Improving Immigration Law & Policy
Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector
Source: Immigration Legal Resource Center
College Access & Success Program for DREAMers
Scholarships and resources to help DREAMers graduate from college with career-ready degrees
Source: TheDream.US
Multigenerational Network of Undocumented Black People
A network for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants
Source: UndocuBlack Network
Networking, Community, Empowering
Support for professionals and aspiring professionals regardless of immigration status
Source: Undocumented Professionals
Transforming Lives Through Education
Services and resources for education, careers, getting papers, and mental health
Source: Immigrants Rising
The Beginner’s Guide to Professional Communication
Tips and resources for professional communications in the workplace
Source: College Info Geek
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Best practices for effective communication in the workplace
Source: Stanford
Remote Work
Working Remotely? Here’s a Quick Guide to Slack Best Practices
Source: Stanford
Email Etiquette
Top Email Etiquette Examples for Professional Communication
Source: LinkedIn
What is LinkedIn
New to LinkedIn? Learn how best to utilize the platform to achieve your career goals.
Source: LinkedIn
Employee Benefit Packages
Questions to Ask About Employee Benefit Packages
Source: The Balance
Salary Negotiation for First Generation Students
Why first-gen should always negotiate their salary, and how to start
Source: LinkedIn
Negotiating Salary as a First Generation Professional
Salary negotiating best practices for first gen students
Source: NASPA
The Unacceptable Job Offer Negotiation Technique
Techniques for negotiating an unacceptable job offer
Source: College Grad
Successful Job Offer Negotiation
Guide to successfully negotiating your job offer
Source: College Grad
Understanding Your Job Offer Benefits Package
Understand All 25 Components of Your Job Offer Benefits Package
Source: College Grad
What is a Compensation Package
A complete guide to the components of a compensation package.
Source: Indeed.com
Informational Interviews
Guide to conducting an informational interview.
Source: Career One Stop
How to Get the Most Out of An Informational Interview
Tips for making the most of your information interview.
Source: Harvard Business Review
Guide to Informational Interviewing
6 Steps of Informational Interviewing
Source: UC Berkeley Career Center
Career Exploration tool
Career exploration tool to help determine your career path.
Source: California Career Zone
2023 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career
Complete guide to beginning your career exploration journey
Source: LinkedIn
What do you want to do for a living?
Career exploration ideas to start your journey.
Source: My Next Move
What Can I Do With A Major In…?
Resources for finding a career path based on your major
Source: UC Berkeley Career Center
Career Quiz
Short career quizzes to launch your career journey.
Source: CollegeBoard Big Future
Career & Personality Tests
Short career and personality tests to launch your career journey.
Source: 123 Test
100 Reflection Questions for Personal and Career Growth
Career exploration questions to launch your journey.
Source: Indeed.com
4 Sample Thank-You Emails To Send After an Interview
Examples off follow up emails.
Source: Indeed.com
How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview
Best practices on how to follow up after an interview.
Source: Harvard Business Review
Interview Nerves
What to do when you get nervous during an interview.
Source: Royal College of Nursing
9 Ways to Calm Your Job Interview Nerves
Top ways to calm your nerves during an interview.
Source: Indeed.com
10 Ways to Calm Your Interview Anxiety
How to keep a level head in an interview.
Source: Psychology Today
How To Calm Your Nerves During an Interview
Best practices to stay calm in an interview.
Source: Big Interview
How To Stage Your Zoom Background
Best practices to look professional on Zoom.
Source: Staging Studio
8 Tips for Acing a Virtual Interview
How to ace a virtual interview.
Source: Northeastern University
38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
Questions to wrap up your interview.
Source: Harvard Business Review
35 Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
Best questions to ask at the end of your interview.
Source: Indeed.com
28+ Common Interview Questions and How To Answer Them
Answers to the most common interview questions.
Source: Indeed.com
Job Search Tips
Cover letters, resumes, interviewing and job search strategies
Source: HigherEd Jobs
Job Search for Recent Grads
Translate your experience, build your resume & more
Source: Monster.com
Resume for a Teaching Position: How-To, Example and Tips
Tips and Tricks for an educationl job resume.
Source: Indeed.com
Adapting Your Resume for a Nonprofit Job Search
Crafting your resume for a Nonprofit.
Source: The Bridgespan Group
How To Write a Researcher Resume Summary in 6 Steps
6 Easy setps to help you with researching for your resume.
Source: Indeed.com
Academic Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
How to crete an academic resume.
Source: Cawley Career Education Center
Job Search Tips
Cover letters, resumes, interviewing and job search strategies
Source: HigherEd Jobs
The Only Resume Cheat Sheet You’ll Ever Need
Practical tips for a standout resume.
Source: Idealist
Resumes & Cover Letters
Writing and formatting tips to make your application stand out.
Source: Indeed.com