Research Guides and Class Pages: Resources for DACA and Undocumented Students : Careers

Career Pathways

Career Connections Employer Fact Sheet August 2021
America's DREAMers: What you need to know about this growing and diverse workforce
TheDream.US Employment Guide for Employers August 2021
An employer’s Guide to hiring Individuals with DACA or TPS
TheDream.US DACA and TPS Holders Job Seeker Fact Sheet – August 2021
DACA and TPS Holders: What You Should Know As a DACAmented Job Seeker

Contact Dominican's Career and Professional Success Office

To Schedule an Appointment

Call: (708) 524-6786
Email: careers@dom.edu

Office Hours

Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Looking for experience? Make an appointment with Dominican’s Career and Professional Success Office located in the Student Success and Engagement office (Crown Link 100) in person, through email (careers@my.dom.edu), or calling (708) 524-6786 (careers.dom.edu)!

You can also visit their website here for more information or, contact Associate Director Maria Gutierrez for more information! Email: mgutierrez2@dom.edu

DU Guide for Undocumented and DACAmented Students

Dominican University's Undocumented Student Career Guide
Complied by Dominican's Maria Gutierrez and the Office of Career Development, this guide provides opportunities and information for DACA and undocumented students. This document includes direction for internships, networking, school organizations, continuing your eduction, financial assistance, career advise, and much more.
Events Calendar for Career & Professional Success
2021-2022

Dominican's Non-Employment-Based Opportunities (NEBO)

Non-Employment-Based Opportunities (NEBO)
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.
Begin the Application Process

For more information on NEBO, please contact:

Keli Wojciechowski

Director, Career and Professional Success

careers@dom.edu

Maria Gutierrez

Associate Director, Career and Professional Success

careers@dom.edu

Start Your Own Business

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

Independent Contracting
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.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND
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.

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

Career Pathways

Career pathways for undocumented students with and without work authorization
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.

Resources for DACA and Undocumented Students

Career Pathways

Contact Dominican's Career and Professional Success Office

DU Guide for Undocumented and DACAmented Students

Dominican's Non-Employment-Based Opportunities (NEBO)

For more information on NEBO, please contact:

Start Your Own Business

Career Pathways

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