Resources for DACA and Undocumented Students

Dominican University is committed to participating in the creation of a more just and humane world by allowing students to pursue their own truth and give compassionate service. To help prepare students to do so, Career and Professional Success, with support of the larger Student Success and Engagement division, is proposing inclusive on-campus, non-employment-based opportunities that seek to provide an experiential learning opportunity for all students.

We’re here to show you how to leverage your skills, knowledge and experience to generate income through contracting or business start-up opportunities.

Working as an independent contractor is a great way to earn a living or to make extra income. As an independent contractor, you have the autonomy to set your own guidelines for how you want to work and when. Anyone, regardless of immigration status, may engage in independent contractor work without work authorization or an SSN. This webinar series will help you understand what it means to work for yourself, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and launch your business.

Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides grants to undocumented entrepreneurs working to create positive social change. The Fund showcases the talents of undocumented young people and amplifies the positive impact of their work.

This webinar series will help you understand what it means to work for yourself, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and launch your business.

Undocumented students and alumni may struggle to find careers in their specific or preferred field of study. This resource compilation provides materials, websites, recordings and presentations that are geared towards undocumented students looking to pursue alternative income generation opportunities and institutions looking to share resources with students on alternative income generation. Explore the website to discover work opportunities, financial aid, governmental support, and more.