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DACA & Undocumented Students

Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor

A poor economy has pushed some unemployed or underemployed Americans towards self-employment. For some, the opportunity to be their own boss may prove serendipitous, while others may find that the costs of not being an employee are unexpectedly high.

“The …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
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A Great Winter Break = SwatWorks Micro-Internships

Winter Break is a great time to take care of your personal wellbeing with rest and rejuvenation. It’s also the perfect time to take care of your career wellbeing! Take some time for your career exploration, professional skill building and …

By Jennifer Barrington
Jennifer Barrington Associate Director
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Here’s what recent grads should know about freelance or contract work

Are you looking to pursue a career path that allows you to have more professional independence and flexibility in your schedule? Consider joining the 58 million Americans who are currently doing just that though freelance and contract work. Here are …

By Sara DeSantis - College Recruiter
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Ask the Experts: How should Dreamers communicate their work eligibility to prospective employers?

Question:

On President Biden’s first day in office he proposed an immigration bill that features a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and makes Dreamers — young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children — immediately eligible for green …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
College Recruiter
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Disclosing Your Immigration Status as a DACA Recipient

When it comes to job applications and interviews with potential employers, it can be challenging for Dreamers to know when, how or if to disclose their immigration status. Ultimately, deciding whether to disclose your DACA status is up to you. …

By Paula Mora - Symba
Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Skill Building Courses

Freelancing Tips

Jay Clouse
As a freelancer, while doing great work is important, it isn’t enough. You’ve also got to focus on building your…

Freelancing Foundations

Jay Clouse
Successful freelancing requires more than great work. Join Jay Clouse, creator of Freelancing School, as he teaches the essential skills…

Budgeting in Real Life

Madecraft
Most budgets fail. But it’s not because the people who made them failed—it’s because they were set up to fail.…

Developing Your Authentic Self to Ignite Change

genConnectU
Did you know you have a superpower? People have the power and ability to change the world. In this course,…

Cross-Cultural Communication Nano Tips with Jessica Chen

Jessica Chen
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where a new generation of LinkedIn Learning instructors deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds.…

Driving Organizational Accountability for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Dr. Tana Session
Does your company have a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiative in place? While you may have taken many…

Start a Side Hustle

Chris Guillebeau
A well-executed side hustle can be both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. Curious about how to launch one of your…

Career Resources

Sanctuary at Swarthmore

Resources to support undocumented students at Swarthmore, including funding, legal support, and co-curricular activities.

UndocuUndergrads National Network

Managed by My Undocumented Life, this virtual network allows those without status to connect with and learn from others.

UndocuBlack Network

An online space to help current and former undocumented Black immigrants thrive through connections.

List of Scholarships & Fellowships

This filterable database managed by Immigrants Rising allows users to search for funding opportunities that do not require proof of …

Life After College: Guide for Undocumented Students

This helpful guide from Immigrants Rising outlines options and resources from internships to entrepreneurship to graduate school regardless of immigration …

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

M 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
T 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
TH 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.