CUNY-IIE is delighted to invite you to a new in-person workshop, titled, "Cultivating Intentional Support for Undocumented Students" developed and presented by the UndocuEdu Team at CUNY-IIE.

If you are an individual who educates immigrant youth and is seeking guidance on programs tailored for immigrant youth, with a focus on fostering advocacy and self-advocacy skills, this workshop is designed for you.

Workshop Details:

Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Location: Zoom

Through this workshop, participants will delve into essential facets of crafting inclusive programs and environments that embrace diversity and ensure equitable access for all individuals regardless of background. The focus will be on empowering attendees with the tools and insights necessary to cultivate advocacy and self-advocacy skills. Our agenda will cover:

• Gaining Insight into the Needs of Immigrant Youth

  Explore the challenges faced by undocumented students, facilitate group discussions to share insights, and identify support areas for improvement.

• Navigating a Professional Space

  Insights into professional development opportunities and strategies for success in professional settings through role-playing scenarios and group discussions.

• Establishing Boundaries as Individuals Working with Immigrant Youth

  Highlight the importance of setting personal and professional boundaries, engage in small group exercises to identify boundaries, and discuss strategies for boundary-setting.

• Self-Advocating for Training, Pay Equity, and Support

  Develop advocacy skills and techniques through presentations, interactive workshops, and group discussions to effectively advocate for training, pay, and support.

• Best Practices

  Review best practices for supporting immigrant youth, examine case studies of successful programs, and brainstorm to develop guidelines for implementing best practices.

*** This workshop is specifically designed for immigrant youth workers/educators.***

If you have any questions, please contact Jan Heli Bautista at jbautista@cuny-iie.org.