March 29, 2023

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Must Know

Introducing: PC Career Development Event Fund

Our PC Career Development Event Fund is live! Apply for up to $2,000 to host your own Career Development Event for Scholars regardless of work authorization. Events should focus on entrepreneurship, small business ownership and contract work.


Check out our toolkit for helpful suggestions on event structures and key learning objectives.

 

Funds are first come, first serve, and available until exhausted for this year. Funds can be used for food, guest speakers, alumni/student panel honorariums, or other vendor costs.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Aviles at chris.aviles@thedream.us.

APPLY HERE

RECAP: PC Power Hour on Tues. 3/28

Thank you to everyone who attended our MarchTheDream.US PC Power Hour!


Here is the link to the presentation and session recording.


Here is recap of what was covered: 

  • Updates & Reminders: Spring EVR payments, graduation stoles and pins delivery, career development programming for Scholars
  • Best Practices: Supporting and Celebrating Graduates
  • New Programming: PC Career Development Events Fund to support hosting career/entrepreneurship events at your campus. We will provide up to $2,000 for you to host a Career Event on campus! Here is our Toolkit for more information. Apply now here.

 

See you at the next PC Power Hour: 

Tues. April 25th, 11 am PT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET

Link to join (no need to register)

Want to see past PC Power Hour Recordings and Presentations? Click here

Scholar Programming

March 30: Immigration Q&A and Know Your Rights

On the last Thursday of each month this Spring, Attorney Dan Berger will answer questions regarding Immigration-related matters as usual. In the second half of each session, we will have "Know Your Rights" training led by Jocelyn Aranda-Ortiz from the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant Refugee Rights.


Please encourage Scholars to attend our first spring session this week:


March 30th, April 27th, May 25th

5 pm ET

One link for all sessions (no registration)

April 5th: Paying for Grad School Info Session

Join us as we talk to Scholars and grads about “Paying for Grad School”. Listen to our guest speakers provide invaluable insights into scholarships, fellowships, fundraising, loans, and other resources to help undocumented students pay for a graduate education. Hear our Scholars’ questions and concerns about evaluating whether pursuing a graduate degree is the right path for them.

 

Weds. April 5th

3:30 pm PT/ 5:30 pm CT/ 6:30 pm ET

Link to join (no registration)

Meeting ID: 894 7917 6158

Scholars can apply for Professional Conference Grants

Our Professional Conference Grants Application is now live! Currently enrolled, eligible TheDream.US Scholars can now apply for funding to cover their flight/train, hotel, and/or conference registration fees through two opportunities.


Use this flyer to promote these opportunities to your Scholars. You can also review the email announcement, which was sent to Scholars.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Aviles at chris.aviles@thedream.us.

FYI - Emails Sent to Scholars

3/23/23

Education Majors: How you can attend the NEA Conference this June!

To: Scholars majoring in Education

https://conta.cc/42zfEXG



3/23/23

Healthcare Majors: How you can attend the Pre-Health Dreamers Conference this July!

To: Scholars majoring in Healthcare & Medicine

https://conta.cc/3JJJU9A



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