Migrant Ally Workshops

Migrant Ally Certificate Program

Focused on understanding the college student experience of non-U.S. citizens and how to be an ally. 

Training session(s) include,

  • Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education - Legislature surrounding immigration status, financial aid and work authorization and how it connects to higher education policy and practices. 

  • Action Steps in Supporting Undocumented College Students - Inclusive and accessible practices and opportunities higher educational professionals may implement and offer through their role and office/department

Educators who complete both sessions may receive the Migrant Ally Certificate demonstrating one’s proficiency in knowledge surrounding immigration through the context of higher education and capability in applying inclusive practices supporting non-U.S. college students.

Clients may request for either session to be offered separately. Additional workshops related to supporting international students are also available upon request. Learn more about our workshop offerings under the Workshops section below.

Interested in offering the program and/or a Migrant Ally Workshop(s) to your team?!

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Workshops

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    Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

    How did we get here? What are we working with? A broad lens on what it means to be undocumented by going over some of the federal and common higher education policies that impact undocumented students in their educational, professional, and personal aspirations and needs.

    Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

    Starting Price:
    In-Person Session:     $500.00
    Virtual Session: $470.00

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    Action Steps in Supporting Undocumented College Students

    What can we do? A narrow scope that focuses on the campus resources available in higher education while also discussing ways educators can support students through their respective roles. 

    Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

    Starting Price:
    In-Person Session:     $550.00
    Virtual Session: $500.00

  • Know Your Rights Workshop

    Everyone has constitutional rights regardless of their citizenship or immigration status in the U.S. This workshop goes over understanding one’s constitutional rights when approached by law enforcement in different places. Learn how to read a warrant, avoid immigration fraud, develop a Family Emergency Plan and more.

    Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Starting Price:
    In-Person Session: $600.00
    Virtual Session: $550.00

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    Career & Professional Advising Undocumented Students During & After College

    Go over career advising methods and creative ways to support students in molding their academic and professional interests into a viable pathway.

    Duration: 1 Hour

    Starting Price:
    In-Person Session:     $450.00
    Virtual Session: $400.00

  • Developing Experiential Learning Opportunities

    Learn how to create a non-employment based opportunity that is accessible to all students. Go over examples of existing programs offered through departments and offices in both Student Affairs and Academia across higher education institutions.

    Duration: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

    Starting Price:
    In-Person Session: $500.00
    Virtual Session: $450.00

  • Rising Entrepreneur: Developing Your Own Opportunities

    A workshop for college students focused on self-advocacy, making entrepreneurship more approachable and ways to get your business started!

    Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Starting Price:
    In-Person Session: $550.00
    Virtual Session: $500.00

Testimonials

  • "Very informative and engaging, I learned a lot from this presentation. Thank you!"

    -Attendee at Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

  • "Really fascinating education about how to support our undocumented students. Definitely consider presenting to athletics at a staff meeting. I think the entire department could get a lot out of this information! "

    -Curran M., Haverford College

    Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

  • "It’s interesting how different states have different legislation in regards to undocumented students."

    -Assistant Director, Athletics at Haverford College

    Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

  • "The history was really helpful and the gallery walk "

    -Attendee at Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

  • "This session was so interesting! It was packed with information, most of which was new to me. I learned so much, and wish I would've gone to the first session as well to learn even more."

    -Attendee at Action Steps Supporting Undocumented College Students

  • "I enjoyed the presentation and I thought the information was very helpful!"

    -Attendee at Action Steps Supporting Undocumented College Students

  • "Leslie is well informed and her presentation was very interesting. I appreciated the handouts as I will be looking back to them as a reference tool."

    -Attendee at Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

  • "It was really engaging and informative and I think it was a really good primer/introduction to supporting undocumented students and facing some of the realities of the environment"

    -Attendee at Understanding Status: Undocumented in U.S. Higher Education

Trainings can be presented as is for the price listed plus tax, travel and accommodations (where applicable). Should the client request for a training to be moderated by swapping out and/or include additional components, an additional fee will apply.