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Educational Resources

Find general educational resources, as well as education resources for immigrants, at these links. 

Adult-Education College and Career Educational Leadership: find resources for adult learners, including for English language learners and for adults who want to finish their high school diploma. 

San Mateo County Office of Education: find your school district information, and learn about initiatives and resources from the SMC Office of Education. 

California Student Aid: find resources for financial aid. 

California Dream Act: find resources for financial aid for undocumented students. 

Immigrants Rising: find information and resources for immigrant students in California. 

Silicon Valley Community Foundation- Scholarship Opportunities: find local scholarship opportunities. 

Employment Resources

Find resources for job training, support for entrepreneurs, and more. 

California State Employment Development Department: find employment resources from the State of California. 

Jobversity: for immigrant and refugee job seekers

Job Train: find job training and career and technical education opportunities. 

Multicultural Institute's Day Worker Program: find resources for day laborers.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center: get support with starting or running a small business. 

Samaritan House Worker Resource Center: find resources for workers. 

Peninsula Family Service- Second Careers Employment Program: PFS can support older workers looking for employment resources. 

Upwardly Global: Upwardly Global supports immigrants and refugees find work in their career path. 

Benefits Assistance and Questions

If you have questions about your eligibility for public benefits, or if you are concerned about accessing public benefits as an immigrant, find resources at these links. 

Keep Your Benefits: answer questions about public charge. 

LIBRE: Linking Immigrants to Benefits, Resources, and Education: get assistance applying for public benefits, and get answers to your eligibility questions. 

SMC Health Coverage Unit: get assistance applying for health coverage or learning about health coverage programs you may be eligible for. 

 

 

CA State Immigrant Resources

California Immigrant Guide: find information for immigrants from the State of California at this link. 

AB 60 Drivers License Information: AB 60 driver’s licenses (DL) are for individuals who are unable to provide proof of legal presence in the United States (U.S.), but who meet California DMV requirements and are able to provide proof of identity and California residency. Learn more at this link.