[cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_layout_row _id="2" ][cs_element_layout_column _id="3" ][cs_element_gap _id="4" ][cs_element_text _id="5" ][cs_content_seo]By Alicia C. Marrero-Riera Like many recent graduates entering the workforce, Dreamers are oftentimes found lost when looking for career opportunities. However, unlike their counterparts, Dreamers face additional obstacles regarding their visas, employment status, and additional restrictions. Dreamers are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This immigration policy protects eligible undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States by their parents when they were children. DACA provides employment authorization (work permit) and protection from deportation To help ease these additional burdens, we’ve created a guide of things that DACA recipients should know, resources, and additional opportunities.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id="6" ][x_custom_headline level="h2" accent="false"]Know Your Employment Rights[/x_custom_headline][cs_element_text _id="8" ][cs_content_seo]Before entering the workforce it is important to know your rights and what information you are required to provide. The most important thing to note is that any information about your immigration status is confidential. Your employer only has an obligation to see your work permit, do not feel the need to share additional details. For more information regarding Dreamer’s Employment Rights, the following resources cover topics like discrimination, illegal interview questions, and termination basis. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_ufsa_general_button button_text="About Daca and Employment" link_url="https://www.nilc.org/issues/daca/about-daca-and-employment/" button_align="center" _bp_base="0_2"][cs_element_gap _id="10" ][cs_ufsa_general_button button_text="Worker's Rights" link_url="https://www.nilc.org/issues/workersrights/" button_align="center" _bp_base="0_2"][cs_element_gap _id="12" ][cs_ufsa_general_button button_text="Employees & Job Applicants" link_url="https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants" button_align="center" _bp_base="0_2"][cs_element_gap _id="14" ][cs_ufsa_general_button button_text="Working in the United States" link_url="https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states" button_align="center" _bp_base="0_2"][cs_element_gap _id="16" ][x_custom_headline level="h2" accent="false"]Getting Experience[/x_custom_headline][cs_element_text _id="18" ][cs_content_seo]The resources under this section are for recent graduates who either need experience before entering the workforce or are interested in directly seeking employment. Either way, you can subscribe to many of the websites below to receive future notifications about upcoming opportunities. It is also worthy to note that there are thousands of other resources just a Google search away for DACA students, if the ones listed below are not enough.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id="19" ][x_custom_headline level="h3" accent="false"]Fellowship, Internship, and Professional Scholar Programs[/x_custom_headline][cs_element_gap _id="21" ][cs_element_text _id="22" ][cs_content_seo]Most people who are new to the workforce, find that many jobs require some level of former experience. Below is a list of fully funded program that can help you show your dedication to your specific field while adding to your resume. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Internship Program Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans UCLA Labor Center's Dream Resource Center National Fellowship Cornell University Resources for Undocumented Students, Scholarships, Grants & Internship Harvard Resources for Undocumented Students \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id="23" ][x_custom_headline level="h3" accent="false"]Job Search Resources[/x_custom_headline][cs_element_gap _id="25" ][cs_element_text _id="26" ][cs_content_seo]Diversity Jobs Simply Hired LinkedIn IM Diversity\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_ufsa_quick_links_no_header _bp_base="0_2" _label="Classic UFSA Quick Links No Header"][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]