Career opportunities for Undocumented Communities

UndocuProfessionals Network is a community platform for and by the undocumented communities that create an environment of mentorship with sustainability that allows themselves and the next generations to choose through career coaching, workshops, networking events, mentorship programs, conferences, and more. 

The problem is that, all too often, undocumented individuals such as professionals, students, workers do not receive the same services and opportunities because of their immigration status. Not to mention that undocumented professionals, students, and workers often do not see themselves as leaders or by others. However, undocumented professionals, students, and workers that happen to be undocumented ARE leaders and do belong.

Approx 98,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year; that estimate is far higher than has been cited for nearly two decades. The largest population of undocumented immigrants is in California and Texas. In California alone, an estimated 197,900 are DACA recipients. 55% DACA recipients are employed and 36% are not in the labor force.

Even though undocumented professionals, students, and workers attain degrees, have the skills and knowledge, we are not provided opportunities because of our immigration status or lack of social security numbers. Therefore, we cannot use our degrees, talents, and skills; instead, undocumented students, professionals, workers are not supported, paid less, or get into fields unrelated to their career choices. 

Representation, safe spaces, diversity, empowering, and adopting nondiscriminatory policies toward undocumented professionals, students, and workers are essential.

Undocumented immigrants are in many fields such as health, business, STEM, entrepreneurship, education, and many more that should be provided with job opportunities and have the possibility of choosing a career path. Therefore, we strive to work with schools, businesses, organizations, and individuals to adopt career pathways, create nondiscriminatory policies in workspaces and provide job opportunities.

What we have done at UndocuProfessionals in two years is extraordinary, and thankful for the support of everyone that has volunteered, participated, and supported us:

• Our community is national and has over 800 + community members, DACA recipients, Undocumented (Non-DACA), Mixed Status, and formerly undocumented.
• It created the 1st National Mentorship program that connects an undocu mentee with an undocu mentor with over 300 participants.
• 1st UndocuProfessionals Conference that provided career panels in various fields with over 600 registered attendees
• Provide Professional, Personal, and Educational development workshops facilitated by UndocuProfessionals.
• Facilitated over 20 Networking Events, Provides Internship opportunities, have over 10K followers in Social Media
• Podcast, Newsletter, Scholarships, and more

Hi! Hola! My name is Sharet Garcia, the founder of UndocuProfessionals Network.

With over 15 years of combined experience in education and business-first working in management and today as an entrepreneur and counselor -my commitment to providing services to the immigrant population is established to believe that all, regardless of immigration status, should be supported to reach their full potential.

All this time, I was waiting for someone to create a space like UndocuProfessionals Network, not realizing that I too could make a highly needed space and give back to my communities. I'm using all my expertise to provide resources and give back to my communities that are long overdue. My work experience, education and personal experiences have allowed me to understand our communities' needs better. 

UndocuProfessionals has been featured in HuffPost, Unsugarcoated Media, Radio Kingston, Gallatin Confluence, and Madison. In addition, I have been working with schools and organizations and have over 20 partners that support and use the services of the UndocuProfessionals network. #UndocuProfessionalsnetwork is a movement and largest community of undocumented professionals that want to bring awareness and at the same time need opportunities that allows themselves and for the next generation to have the possibility of choosing career opportunities. 

Our impact at UndocuProfessionals is to create a new level of opportunities; we can break down some barriers that so many face when entering the workforce through our community. 

We need your Help

If you have been looking for ways to give back and support undocumented communities, this is it! Undocumented immigrants have always helped lift significant sectors of the workforce. It is time that we stop ignoring the undocumented communities and provide more opportunities for them. Join us! Please pay it forward by supporting 100 undocumented individuals in the community and undocu-led initiatives.

We're raising capital to fund 100 undocumented individuals that have pre-registered to become founding members of new launching of resources coming to the undocuprofessionals network such as:

• one-to-one career coaching
• a spot at the UndocuProfessionals directory
• build a professional portfolio
• supportive and community accountability

Becoming a founding member will launch them to prepare for a leadership position they want and need. Support professionals that happen to be undocumented.

Your support will also go towards:

• membership fees of undocumented professionals who need financial assistance.
• curriculum development 
• facilitation costs for career coaching
• Workshops
• Build more equitable and diverse workspaces with organizations, businesses, schools, and individuals

All donors’ names will be a feature with thanks on the UndocuProfessionals website and social media.

Learn even more about the positive impact UndocuProfessionals Network has had on every day by following us on social media. Also, you can read about the beautiful humans that have already shared their stories with the community here. In 2021, the UndocuProfessionals network has become the largest community of professionals. 

Now is the time to give back

If you're you're interested in a corporate sponsorship or marketing opportunity; please email: [email protected]

Thank you for supporting, sharing, and amplifying our campaign!

Undocumented communities need more support, resources and opportunities!