Community/Professional Associations
Community and professional associations for undocumented communities play a crucial role in providing support, resources, and advocacy for individuals navigating the complexities of establishing your career. By fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment, these associations help undocumented communities thrive despite the challenges they face.
- Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA) - APALA is dedicated to promoting political education and voter registration programs among AAPIs, and to the training, empowerment, and leadership of AAPIs within the labor movement and APA community.
- Científico Latino - Científico Latino, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to promote an environment of inclusivity in STEM and increase the number of scientists from minoritized backgrounds in higher education in the sciences through mentorship, open-access resources, and professional development opportunities
- Immigrants Rising | Law School Resource Guide for Undocumented Students - This resource guide sheds light on the application and financial aid process for Law School, focusing on immigration-specific considerations.
- Immigrants Rising | Pre-Law Bootcamp + Fund - Immigrants Rising’s Pre-Law Bootcamp is a four-day program designed to provide undocumented young people interested in applying to law school with extra support navigating the process and a community of other pre-law students and legal professionals.
- Immigrants Rising | Mental Health Career Program - This program is for aspiring undocumented mental health professionals interested in accumulating hours toward their license in CA.
- National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) - NAKASEC’s programs and campaigns are centered around Immigrant Rights, Civic Engagement, Youth Leadership Development, and Community Services. Provides scholarship opportunities for undocumented students.
- National Nurses in Business Association - This organization is for nurse entrepreneurs and serves as a springboard for nurses transitioning from employees to entrepreneurs and business owners.
- Summer Research Programs in STEM - This site offers a listing of summer research programs in STEM that are open to undocumented Students.
- Techqueria - Techqueria is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the largest global community of Latiné professionals in tech. By providing resources and support, Techqueria makes a positive impact on the careers and leadership potential of Latiné professionals in the technology sector.
- (Un)Documented: Artists, Activists, and Archives - This event takes up the question of documentation and representation in the face of immigration to the US, particularly as it relates to LGBTQ+ individuals.
- UndocuPhDs - A collective of undocumented students interested in academia and undocumented students who are currently on their journey in a doctoral program. They use the term “UndocuPhDs” to define their work as researchers, community leaders, and advocates for the undocumented community.
- UndocuBlack Network - A network fighting to create space for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants to not only survive but thrive.