Career & Identity Resources
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Interviewing.io- This platform offers mock technical interviews with engineers from top tech companies. It's primarily for software engineering roles but can be useful for anyone in the tech field. Free Features: Anonymous mock interviews with real engineers. You get feedback after each session.
Pramp - Pramp offers free peer-to-peer mock interviews for both technical and behavioral roles. You’ll practice live with other candidates, then give and receive feedback. Free Features: You can schedule practice sessions for both technical and non-technical roles (like product management, marketing, etc.).
LeetCode - You can access a huge library of coding problems and solutions for free.
Glassdoor - Access to interview experiences and questions for specific companies, which can help you understand what to expect.
MockQuestions- Free access to many common interview questions and answers by job type.
CareerOneStop - Free access to practice questions and interview tips, especially for entry-level positions.
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Professional associations are a great way to make connections, look for jobs, and further your own professional development. These groups unite and inform people who work in the same industry or profession. There are many advantages to joining associations such as networking opportunities, conferences, forums, and job fairs.
If you cannot find a professional association that fits with your industry/profession below, conduct a web search to look up "Professional Association" along with your industry/profession title. You can also network with professionals to learn about opportunities within your specific industry/profession.
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Scholarship database
Tip: Look into their merit-based scholarships
Many are eligible to non-citizens
List of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship
General application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility)
Orange County Community Foundation
*For Orange County, CA students
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National Resources
Browse this website for different scholarships you can apply to.
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Professional Associations
Business: Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF)
The 3AF’s mission is to advance the Asian American marketing and advertising industry for Asian American consumers through education, advocacy, promotion, and increased collaboration of all industry stakeholders including but not limited to marketers, agencies, research partners and media. (Student Membership $50)
Business: Association of Asian American Bankers (AAAB)
The AAAB’s mission is to provide education, networking and social programming for its members related to the Bay Area community, the economy and banking.
Business: Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM)
AAAIM supports those trying to grow their careers by providing a forum for professionals in the industry to meet, network and create business opportunities.
Law: Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)
AALAM serves as a professional and social network for its members, who practice in all sectors of the legal profession. AALAM’s membership includes over 250 lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students in Massachusetts. Membership in AALAM automatically includes membership in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).
Law: National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
NAPABA provides opportunities for internships, fellowships, and events where you can develop leadership and professional skills and how to get involved with the AAPI legal community.
Law: South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABAGB)
SABAGB provides a forum for professional networking and development, legal scholarship and education, and advocacy and community involvement
Healthcare: Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (PAMSA)
Student organization focusing on AAPI health issues in the community and fiercely dedicated to serve others. Opportunities include: Conferences, mentorship, and other events to network.
Healthcare: Japanese Medical Society of America
JMSA is an organization based in New York, involving Japanese healthcare providers, students, and those from diverse backgrounds who support promoting health, science and research among the Japanese communities in the US and Japan. (Student Membership $20)
Journalism: Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA)
Provides educational assistance for Asian American student-journalists. Vietnamese, Cambodian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander students are invited to compete for AAJA resources.
Government: Asian American Government Executives Network (AAGEN)
AAGEN promotes, expands, and supports Asian American and Pacific Islander leadership in government by holding leadership workshops, senior executive service (SES) development programs, and one-on-one mentoring and coaching sessions.
Science and Engineering: Asian American Architects and Engineers Association (AAa/e)
The Asian American Architects and Engineers Association (AAa/e) is committed to providing a platform for empowering professionals working in the built environment in personal and professional growth, business development and networking, and leadership in our community.
Other: Asian American Professional Organization (AAPA)
AAPA is open to all professionals and students at junior, mid, and advanced career levels of all ethnic backgrounds, origins and races. Provides one-on-one mentoring, professional training, networking opportunities, Nonprofit board internship, and leadership events.
Other: National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA)
Resources for Asian Pacific Americans by industry.
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Professional Associations
Business: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.)
A non-profit membership association for people of color in Accounting, Finance, Consulting, Information Technology, and other related business professions. (Student Membership: $20)
Law: Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys (MCWA)
The MBWA offers its members a forum to share knowledge and experiences as well as focus on issues of importance to the membership and the community. The MBWA promotes pro bono activities, community activism, and the successful balance of family and career obligations. (Law Students Membership: Free)
Law: National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
A nationwide organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students and effect change in the legal community.
Health: National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Representing Black nurses in the US, Caribbean, and Africa.
Health: New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA)
NERBNA is a repository of information about nurses of African descent in order to increase their numbers, facilitate networking, and monitor professionals’ activities.
Health: Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
The largest organization focused on the needs and concerns of African American medical students and residents.
Journalism: Boston Association of Black Journalists
A professional organization for Black professionals working in print, radio, television, new media, and related areas.
Science and Engineering: Blacks in Technology (BIT)
A professional platform for PoC in technology, BIT serves to increase the visibility and participation of PoC in tech through community, media, mentorship, and stewardship.
Other: Black Career Women’s Network (BCWN)
A national career development organization dedicated to fostering the professional growth and success of black women.
Other: #HIREBLACK
A community that has been built to be a safe & brave space intersecting social justice & professional development. Their mission is to provide Black womxn with resources to connect and develop professionally.
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Professional Associations
Business: Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
ALPFA chapters offer professional development and career-building opportunities. Find the chapter closest to you and stay connected. All student and professional ALPFA members have access to the Career Center, including the ability to post their resumes and apply to partner jobs via our job board.
Law: Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
The HNBA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, national membership organization that represents the intersects of Hispanic legal professionals in the United States and its territories.
Health: National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
NAHN’s goal is to create a cadre of highly qualified Latino nurses by advancing educational, professional and leadership skills and opportunities for our membership.
Health: National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
NHMA is dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders who will help eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics.
Science and Engineering: Leading Hispanics in STEM (SHPE)
SHPE is the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field. The SHPE Job Board is a leading online career center, the career hub for Hispanic STEM professionals. Visit the Job Board to find the right science, technology, engineering, and math jobs.
Science and Engineering: Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
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Higher Education Tools
Higher Ed Immigration Portal: Undocumented Tuition Map
State and campus-level policies help determine whether undocumented students, including DACA recipients, can enroll in a state’s public colleges and universities or access in-state tuition and state financial aid.
Tracks admission and financial aid policies for undocumented students interested in attending a private college or university.
Monitors pending state legislation related to driver’s license, in-state tuition, state financial aid and professional licensure.
Independent Contracting
Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
Partners with organizations and colleges to offer short-term, paid, professional projects
Structured as independent contract work
Must have SSN or ITIN
NO COST to Career Centers
Fellowships
Pre-Health Dreamers’ UndocuLaunch Pad Application
5-week boot camp that provides introductory steps and information regarding “starting your business as a current or future health professional”
Application deadline: March 1, 2024
Virtual/hybrid 8-week national fellowship where fellows are placed within social justice-based host organizations and work closely to strengthen the role of immigrant rights issues alongside the org’s social justice work.
Fellows receive a $7,000 fellowship award, leadership and professional development training, and become part of a national alumni network.
Application opens: Jan 5, 2024 // Closes: Jan 31, 2024 at 12 PM (noon) PT
Professional Associations
Health: Pre-Health Dreamers
A network created by and for undocumented students pursuing careers in science and health. Includes National Financial Aid and Internship resources.
PhD: UndocuPhDs
A collective of undocumented students interested in academia and undocumented students who are currently on their journey in a doctoral program. They use the term “UndocuPhDs” to define their work as researchers, community leaders, and advocates for the undocumented community.
UndocuBlack
A network fighting to create space for currently and formerly undocumented Black immigrants to not only survive but thrive.
UndocuAPI
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA)
APALA is dedicated to promoting political education and voter registration programs among AAPIs, and to the training, empowerment, and leadership of AAPIs within the labor movement and APA community.
Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC) – EPIC is a national organization based in Los Angeles and was established in 2009 by a group of young Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) leaders who recognized the urgency to address the growing needs of NHPI families.
The KRC is a non-profit community organization empowering low-income, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and people of color communities in Southern California. Using a holistic approach, we integrate services, education, culture, organizing, and coalition building.
National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC)
NAKASEC’s programs and campaigns are centered around Immigrant Rights, Civic Engagement, Youth Leadership Development, and Community Services. Provides scholarship opportunities for undocumented students.
Serving, educating, and organizing low-income Korean, Asian, and immigrant communities since 1984.
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Gain Experiences Outside the Classroom
One of the best ways to build your resume for your future career is by participating in internships, mentorships, career site visits, volunteering opportunities, research with a faculty member, shadowing experiences (“Intern for a Day”), community organizing, and taking a leadership role in a student organization.
Look for internships and/or fellowships that do not require SSN
National Fellowship: UCLA Dream Summer
Dream Summer is an annual, 8-week, national fellowship of the UCLA Labor Center’s Dream Resource Center (DRC). Through Dream Summer, the DRC has provided close to 900 fellowship opportunities to immigrant youth and allies and has partnered with over 265 social justice organizations across the country.
Find your Network of Support
Use your existing network to gain new but warm connections. This network can include friends, relatives, faculty, staff, and organizations.
Graduate School?
Undocumented indvidiuals with or without DACA can pursue graduate school! Many graduate school programs offer funding to help with costs through scholarships, tuition remission, and graduate assistantships that do not require SSN.
Tool: New York State Youth Leadership Council’s Undocu-Grad School Guide
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It is never too late to start building professional connections.
Strategy #1: Look into communities that you might identify with.
Techqueria: Techqueria is a nonprofit serving the largest global community of Latiné professionals in tech. 🌮
Blacks In Technology: BIT is a global platform for Black people in technology.
APIWho.Design: An online directory and community of Asian and Pacific Islander designers, including Web Designers, UI/UX Designers, Product Designers, Illustrators, and more.
Out in Tech: the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. They create opportunities for their 50,000 members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change. Check out their job board for opportunities!
