The Partner College Weekly, Apr 15, 2020

Apr 15, 2020

The Partner College Weekly

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MUST KNOW

NEW: Summer Stipend available

Summer classes can be important to help Scholars complete their college degree on time. To support them in this effort, going forward students who enroll in any summer classes will receive a $500 summer stipend for books, supplies, and transportation costs.

The National Scholarship Program Guide here has the list of PCs where Scholars can use their funds for summer courses (page 7).

Upcoming Info Sessions to help you support DREAMers during this difficult time. Please join us!

How DREAMers can Earn a living through Worker Co-ops

For: Colleges, Orgs, Students

When: Apr 23, 11 am PDT/1 pm CDT/2 pm EDT

Description:

Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI) is spearheading The Rapid Response Cooperative (RRC) Development Program to create replicable, out-of-the-box worker-owned businesses that provide a pathway to work for DREAMers, regardless of immigration status.

You will hear how DREAMers, immigrant rights groups, colleges, work development organizations and others can join to help DREAMers find income opportunities through Worker Co-Ops, regardless of immigration status.

COVID-19 Crisis and the Impact on Undocumented/DACA Students and Their Families: What Campus Leaders Need to Know

For: Colleges, Orgs

When: Apr 27, 11 am PDT/1 pm CDT/2 pm EDT

Description:

This briefing will feature immigration, legal, policy, and student support experts who will address the issues affecting undocumented immigrants, the applicability of COVID-19 legislation, the impact of government immigration-related actions in the wake of the crisis, and emergent student needs.

How to Create Non-Employment Based Fellowships and Other Funding Opportunities for Undocumented Students

For: Colleges, Orgs

When: Apr 30, 11 am PDT/1 pm CDT/2 pm EDT

Description:

Join us for an in-depth webinar to help college administrators and faculty explore options to create non-employment-based fellowships and other funding options for undocumented students. Speakers will address support for undocumented students, funding options, research and teaching fellowship structures, internship opportunities, and other initiatives.

Let your Relationship Manager Know of PC Contact Changes

Given these challenging times, we want to ensure that our Scholars have up to date contact info for your team in our Scholar PC Directory.

If you've recently had staff changes on your team, please reach out to your TheDream.US Relationship Manager to update their contact information.

View the current PC Directory Here

View your RM Here

FYI - Emails Sent to Scholars

4/13/2020

How DREAMers can Earn a living through Worker Co-ops

To: All Scholars

https://conta.cc/3b6muc5

4/14/2020

ProCentric can give you an edge in the job market!

To: Seniors and 2019 Graduates

https://conta.cc/2xiuIiJ

4/15/2020

TheDream.US: Supporting you through COVID19

To: All Scholars

https://conta.cc/2XEUfNx

For all past communications to Scholars go here.

For career advancement opportunities available to Scholars go here.

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