First Gen Empower

First Gen Empower has had an extraordinary year. We are thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report, which highlights the initiatives we've worked on and the incredible impact we have created. Thank you to our community for their unwavering support and commitment to empowering first-generation and immigrant students. Check out the 2024 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/grxY3JA4

?? Are you an undocumented student or a working professional? First Gen Empower and Immigrants Rising wants you to fill out our survey! (All responses are anonymous). We are gathering insights into the career paths and goals of undocumented individuals, whether they’re exploring career options or seeking support in their current career paths.?These responses will help us better understand the unique career needs of undocumented individuals and will guide us in creating programming to meet those needs. We’ve created 2 separate surveys. Please pick the one that best suits your life stage. (1) Undocumented College Students: https://lnkd.in/ghTqf_pK (2) Undocumented Professionals & Recent College Grads: https://lnkd.in/gKFhaKmq

?? Calling all K-12 and higher ed practitioners in CA: Join First Gen Empower and Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN) on March 14th to learn about?supporting undocumented students and students from mixed-status families with financial aid completion. We will cover recent FAFSA and CADAA financial aid developments, best practices for advising undocumented students and students from mixed-status families, and resources to support our immigrant students. We welcome all high school and college practitioners in CA! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNQNuJ7B

The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, along First Gen Empower,?ImmSchools,?Breakthrough Central Texas is launching?College Corner, a new initiative designed specifically for K-12 educators and college counselors working to support undocumented students and their families. College Corner will provide timely policy updates, targeted resources, and a professional network for K-12 educators and counselors to collaborate and develop strategies to help undocumented students access college pathways. Our first College Corner meeting is scheduled for?Tuesday, February 25th, at 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET, with meetings held every third Tuesday of the month. Register?here: https://lnkd.in/gweRbDF4

Amidst the fear and uncertainty facing our immigrant communities, it’s more important than ever to ensure that our communities are informed about their rights and the opportunities available to them—not just to survive but to thrive in this country. That’s why FGE has launched services designed to support undocumented students in your schools and organizations. Our offerings include Undocu-Ally Trainings, Student Workshops, and Special Projects tailored to meet the unique needs of your students. If your school or organization is interested, we’d love to connect! ?? Interested and want to learn more? Visit https://lnkd.in/gJCfuqK7 #UndocuAlly #StudentSupport #HomeisHere

Today is the last day to apply for the DSIG Internship with First Gen Empower! Join our team! For any additional questions, email Sarah at [email protected]

??ATTENTION TO PRACTITIONERS AND TEACHERS ?? Join FGE and our partners Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN) and Immigrants Rising for a virtual webinar on Friday, December 13 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST. We will provide the latest information and guidance to California educators on supporting undocumented students and students from mixed-status families on completing the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), as well as address community members' privacy concerns. We will also provide space for college access professionals to connect as we navigate this year's financial aid application season together. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4Z3gMjU

This is a friendly reminder that the DSIG Internship Application for Spring 2025 is approaching! ?? Are you a CA Dream Act Student and want to get involved with First Gen Empower? Here’s your chance! First Gen Empower is looking for Dream Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) Interns for Spring 2025! The deadline is Dec 20 so apply as soon as possible! ?? #cadreamact #dreamserviceincentivegrant

Join FGE and our partner Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN) for a virtual webinar on Friday, December 13 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PST. We will provide the latest information and guidance to California educators on supporting undocumented students and students from mixed-status families on completing the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). We will also provide space for college access professionals to connect as we navigate this year's financial aid application season together. Register here: bit.ly/3ZbOaqa

FGE is proud to partner with Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and Edu Light, Inc. to provide this resource for higher education professionals.