Thank you to those who already completed this request! 

We still need 30 Partner Colleges to complete this Google Sheet for your (Spring, Summer & Fall 2024) graduating Scholars by today, March 27^th at 5 pm PT.

Graduating Scholars are reaching out to ask about their stoles. Please help make this incredible accomplishment all the more special with TheDream.US stoles.

Please note:

• If your College is not on the list, please add to the end of the list
• Indicate when you are done by selecting "updated" in column A; if you do not need stoles this year, select “No Stoles Needed”

Packages and tracking information will be sent to you in mid-to-late April. If you have any questions, please email chris.aviles@thedream.us.  

The following PCs may now begin submitting their Q3 EVRs:

•    Kingsborough Community College
•    National Louis University
•    Portland State University
•    Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
•    Western Oregon University

The instructions and video tutorial for those new to the process or need a refresher can be found in the Program Management section on our website.

Quarter 3 EVRs are due by April 30th.

Please reach out to Elena and Camila with EVR questions, or contact the ISTS PC Help Desk at TheDream.US_Support@applyISTS.com.

SUCCESS 2024 is finally here!

Join us to kick-off the Convening at TheDream.US Reception on Thursday, March 28, 5-7 pm at the Marriott Ballroom (Salon D&E). You can complete early registration and mingle with other Convening attendees as well!  

Please note: We understand travel concerns are heightened. We encourage you to review Presidents’ Alliance’s latest communications with resources available to attendees and a Letter of Support from Harris County Commissioner and Sheriff. 

Summer Course Eligibility

We are receiving high volume inquiries regarding Summer Courses. Please communicate to your Scholars whether Summer courses are covered by TheDream.US National Scholarship at your campus. The list can be found in the National Scholarship Program Guide on page 12.

We are also encouraging Scholars to utilize Modern States, as long as their Partner college accepts CLEP exam credits.

Recap March PC Power Hour: Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset & Non-Employment Based Opportunities: Resources for Career Advising

Yesterday, we continued our conversation on providing resources for you, our Partner Colleges, on career advising and development opportunities with a focus on independent contract work.

We also shared key program updates for TheDream.US, including upcoming deadlines.

Here are the links to the presentation and session recording, with links to useful tools and resources for understanding current trends in independent contract work and advising Scholars on this career pathway. 

See past PC Power Hour Recordings and Presentations here.  

Looking ahead: 

Spring 2024 Power Hour Schedule - we will send you calendar invites 2 weeks before.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ 11am PST, 1pm CST, 2pm EST,

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 @ 11am PST, 1pm CST, 2pm EST

Last Thursday, we announced that 116 applicants were selected as recipients of the Opportunity Scholarship! Recipients must either accept or decline the award by next Thursday, April 4, 2024. 

Please see and share our press releases in English and Spanish.

TheDream.US is seeking to fill the Scholarships Program Manager role (remote). We are looking for a dynamic team member who can effectively manage the complexities of scholarship program administration.

Here are some of the qualifications:

• 5+ years of operations and/or scholarship program management experience
• Deep commitment to serving immigrant youth
• Bilingual candidates fluent in English and Spanish preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Please share with your networks. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. The position is subject to state pay transparency laws and regional pay differences.

For complete details and to apply, please see the job description here.

March's Immigration Q&A session will be led by Jeremy McKinney, Attorney and North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law.

Jeremy will be providing general feedback and guidance on Scholars' immigration questions for the first 30 minutes of our session.

Thursday, March 28th

2 pm PT/ 4 pm CT/ 5 pm ET

Zoom link (no need to register)

For all emails sent to Scholars, go here

For Past PC Weeklys, go here

For Calendar of Events, go here