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Dear Upward,
Spooky season is here, but there's nothing scarier than those midterms! 👻 No matter how scary they are, we believe in you and know you'll do great. Keep up the excellent work.
Please read through this newsletter, which includes our Open House, In-person English Conversation Club, and many community events and resources.
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Open House & In-Person English Conversation Club
Upward Scholars invites you to our open house and in-person English Conversation Club! This is an ideal way to visit our new office, meet our staff, Board, and Advisory Council, and an opportunity for you as a student to build confidence in your English conversation skills via a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment.
Refreshments will be provided, and child care is available for children 3 years and older.
Open House & in-person English Conversation Club:
When: Friday, November 3, 2023
Open House: 6:30 – 7 pm
Conversation Club: 7 – 9 pm
Where: Our NEW office!
1020 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Please RSVP for both or either event by October 27 and invite your friends to join us.
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Spiritual Counseling with Reverend Gerardo GarcÃa Palacios
Upward Scholars offers all students and their families free spiritual and emotional counseling with Rev. Gerardo GarcÃa Palacios. People of all beliefs are welcome, and Rev. Gerardo is English-Spanish bilingual.
Schedule a session with Rev. Gerardo by emailing him at pastorgarcia1679@outlook.com or calling/texting him at (650) 387-9174.
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SMCCD Undocumented Student Action Week (October 16-20, 2023)
Tuesday, October 17 – College of San Mateo Day
Chancellor’s Office Webinar Watch Session (in person)
9:00 am - 10:20 am
CSM: Building 18, Room 110 (Undocumented Community Center)
RSVP for the webinar
UndocuAlly Training for Student Leaders (in person)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
CSM: Building 17, The HUB
Know Your Rights with IIBA (hybrid)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
CSM: Zoom + Building 18, Room 110 (Undocumented Community Center)
RSVP here
UndocuCircle: Cultural & Family Dynamics (in person)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CSM: Building 18, Room 110 (Undocumented Community Center)
Wednesday, October 18 – Skyline College Day
UCC’s Art Session: Documenting Undocumented Stories (in person)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Skyline: Building 1, Room 219 (Undocumented Community Center)
RSVP here
Undocumented Student Voices (in person)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Skyline: Building 6, Room 203
UCC‘s Movie Hangout (in person)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Skyline: Building 1, Room 219 (Undocumented Community Center)
RSVP here
Thursday, October 19 – Cañada College Day
Chancellor’s Office Webinar Watch Session (in person)
9:00 am - 10:20 am
Cañada: Building 9, Room 115
RSVP for the webinar
Undocumented Community Center Open House (in person)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cañada: Building 9, Room 118
UndocuAlly Training (hybrid)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cañada: Building 17, Room 107 (Cultural Center)
RSVP here
Film Screening, Discussion and Mixer (hybrid)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cañada: Building 9, Room 154 (FTLCL)
Friday, October 20
UndocuConference Field Trip (in person)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa Clara University
Attend on your own | Attend with us
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PCCD Undocumented Student Action Week (October 16-20, 2023)
Tuesday, October 17
Goal Setting and Vision Board Workshop
12:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Laney, Tower Building, Rm 201
Arte Repujado "Butterfly Tin Ornaments": Art, Resistance, and Resilience
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
BCC, 5th Floor Student Lounge
Wednesday, October 18
Immigrant Legal Defense Presents: What's Going on with DACA & Advance Parole Webinar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
RSVP here
Thursday, October 19
California Community Colleges Presents: Cultivating Belonging for Undocumented Students in Teaching and Learning Spaces
9 am - 10 am
RSVP here
Carlos Eduardo Espina, Immigrant Rights Activist & Law Student
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
BCC, Atrium
Friday, October 20
Peralta's Dreamers Field Trip to UCB
11:30 am-1:30 pm
UC Berkeley, Undocumented Student Center
RSVP here
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Money 101 Workshop
Friends For Youth and Tidal Partners are hosting a Money 101 Workshop on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Redwood Shores Sobrato Center for Nonprofits.
This event will include FREE FOOD and a chance to learn how to manage money and understand credit and banking. Money 101 is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to improve their money management skills.
RSVP here to attend.
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Berkeley's Harvest Festival
Join the City of Berkeley's annual Harvest Festival for a chance to honor the Fall season with live music and kids' activities.
There will be live music, a seed swap, food contests, and booths where you can meet City employees from various departments. The "Kids Zone" will have plenty of activities for children, including a zipline, giant inflatables, scarecrow making, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, face painting, and carnival games with prizes. Toddlers can enjoy the "Tot's Zone" with a small jumper, arts and crafts, sandbox, face painting, and more.
There will also be a variety of food trucks and food vendors to choose from.
Join on October 21, 2023, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St, for a day of fun and make some wonderful memories with your family and friends!
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Project Onramp Summer Internship
Want a paid summer 2024 internship at a life science company? Project Onramp has joined forces with leading life science organizations from all over the Bay Area to connect passionate, high-achieving college students with paid internships of up to 12 weeks.
Participants do not have to be interested in a career in the life sciences; however, all partner companies are in this industry. For example, if you're interested in and studying accounting, you might be chosen to be an accounting intern at a life sciences company in the Bay Area.
Register now for one of the following virtual information sessions to learn more about Project Onramp:
October 25, 2023, from 1-2 PM
November 2, 2023, from 5-6 PM
November 2, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 PM
November 7, 2023, from 10-11 AM
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College, Career, & Community Fair
College Advising Prep invites you to their College, Career, & Community Fair. This is an opportunity to speak with college representatives from UCs, CSUs, local community colleges, private colleges, and out-of-state colleges. You can also network with local organizations to learn about job and internship opportunities and about community resources available for you and your family.
When: October 26, 6:30–8:30 pm
Where: Multipurpose room at Sequoia High School,
1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City
Register here.
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PAL-O-WEEN at the Pal Center
Go to Pal Center from 7-9 pm on October 27 for free candy bags, music, and more surprises for the entire family and community!
Contact Rocio Vega at 650-204-0638 with any questions.
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Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay (VACCEB) Job Support
VACCEB is a new Upward Scholars partner serving Southeast Asians and other immigrants and refugees across the Bay Area through educational, cultural, and social services, promoting economic self-sufficiency in these communities. Their programs include food security, employment services, ESL, digital literacy and citizenship classes, senior social activities, and health and wellness.
Learn more about VACCEB here.
VACCEB started their Employment Program to help people like you get the jobs they want. The workshops will be every month on the second Thursday at 10 am and again at 2 pm.
To sign up, contact Annalise at ainamine@vacceb.org, Linah at Isofi@vacceb.org, or Brett at bzhang@vacceb.org.
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Bay Area Community Resources SEED Entrepreneurship Program
BACR offers the SEED Entrepreneurship Program in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties to help undocumented young adults gain financial through entrepreneurship. They provide business development training, technical assistance, and incubation support. Participants who complete their business plans and engage in program events can apply for a micro-grant of $2.5K–5K to launch or accelerate their business.
Qualifications:
- Resident of San Francisco, Alameda, or Contra Costa counties
- Undocumented
- 18-30 years old
- Interested in entrepreneurship
Benefits:
- Free Business Plan Development Training
- Mentorship
- Access to SEED Funding
Learn more and apply here.
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¡Conectémonos! Technology Help Desk
Learn new skills or sharpen old ones! Get help with your technology needs, including assistance with emails, installing software, and more. The staff can help in English or Spanish.
Where: North Fair Oaks Library, 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
When: Every Monday, 6–7:30 pm
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Free Immigration Legal Services by IIBA
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) offers free immigration legal services to all California Community College students—including you—such as comprehensive immigration consultations and DACA renewals, and right now, they even have funding to cover the DACA filing fees.
Book your consultation here or call (650) 587-1502.
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Housing Navigation Workshops by the Unity Council
The Unity Council is hosting free workshops on navigating rental websites, what to do when you have a housing opportunity, affordable housing, fair housing, and tenant rights. Join them virtually or in person. Some sessions are also offered in Spanish. Attendees will receive $25 gift cards while supplies last.
Register here to attend.
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Sequoia District Adult School (SAS) Job Board
SAS has a job board to help students like you find jobs. There are a variety of positions in various industries. Visit their website to learn more.
If you hear of any employment opportunities, please contact Jessica at jessica@upwardscholars.org, and she will share them with all Upward Scholars students.
Scholarship Opportunities
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The following is a list of external scholarships with upcoming deadlines. Click on the links to learn more about each scholarship.
NOTE: If you need help applying to any of these, contact Jessica at jessica@upwardscholars.org to be paired with a volunteer who can work with you one-on-one.
Live Your Dream Award
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
- Some qualifications: identify as a woman; primary breadwinner for family
Immigrants Rising List of Scholarships and Fellowships
Immigrants Rising has curated this list of scholarships and fellowships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship. The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g., DACA, TPS, and in-state tuition eligibility). Only opportunities with due dates within the next 180 days appear on the list. Use the filters to find scholarships that could be right for you, and click on the scholarship to learn more and apply!
Click here to find an array of scholarships specific to your major or area of study.
If you know of any other scholarship opportunities with deadlines in the next few weeks or months, please email me at jessica@upwardscholars.org, and I will share them with all Upward Scholars students.
Thank you for reading through this newsletter. I hope it was helpful to you. If you have any further questions or want help with anything you read here, please contact me.
Onward & upward,
Jessica
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