Immigrant Youth Leadership Programs

Convivir - Colorado
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Convivir Colorado

We support immigrant youth as they find power in their migrant experience and use it to enrich themselves and their communities.

K-12 Leadership Program

We are a 6th through 12th grade leadership program for immigrant, refugee, and first generation youth that helps them channel their leadership through the lens of their migrant journey, so they can strengthen their sense of self and continue practicing agency as they make a positive impact on their Aurora and Metro Denver communities.

We offer the following student programming:

  • Immigrant Impact summer program

  • Statewide advocacy

  • Mentorship program

  • Teach-the-teacher trainings

  • Youth Leadership Council

For school partnerships we offer school-based programming like after-school clubs, elective courses, advisory class integration, etc. as well as informational workshops in the form of culturally competent professional development and direct resources to students and families on topics such as:

  • Overview of our undocumented population
  • Immigration-related local and national laws
  • Best practices for schools to support mixed-status families
  • COVID-19 context and community resources for mixed-status families
  • “Undocu-friendly” school audit for administrators
  • “Undocu-friendly” curriculum for teachers
  • Accessing higher education for DACA/ undocumented students
  • Employment and professional licenses for DACA/ undocumented students
  • Know your rights and family preparedness planning

Similar services available:

MSU Denver Family Literacy Program

MSU Denver Family Literacy Program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for adults in the Adams County area. Offerings include online and in-person classes that follow the school district calendar. Also available are High-School Equivalency courses (GED) offered in both English and Spanish. Integrated Education and Training courses are offered once per semester; they include Parent to Para (Paraprofessional), Home Health Aide, and general Workforce Readiness. All courses are offered free of charge to community members.

CU-Anschutz

The Undocumented Student Services at Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to providing academic, social, and mental health support to students who identify as DACA, ASSET, Asylee/Refugee, or Mixed Family status.

The New America School

The New America School (NAS) is a system of public charter high schools dedicated to serving a unique population – recent immigrants and their families and children who want to learn or perfect English and earn a high school diploma, non-traditional students, and traditional students seeking a more personal atmosphere that fits their learning needs.

Community Resources

English language classes, a community-run food access program, an organic urban farm, a comprehensive care dental clinic, Community Navigators and Family Partners

Code the Dream

Code the Dream offers free intensive training in software development regardless of immigration status.

All Code the Dream (CTD) classes are free and are offered remotely nationwide. CTD offers a diverse and supportive community, where students learn from experienced software developers and from each other.

Victim Assistance

APDC provides victims assistance and support to those who have witnessed a crime.

Cultural Inclusivity – Denver Public Library

Collaborating with Denver’s multicultural community to create equitable opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection.

Programs for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers- Motherwise

MotherWise empowers women and their families to thrive during pregnancy and after a new baby is born.

Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking

Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline is a 24/7 hotline and resource directory managed by the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization. Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline is a survivor-informed resource created to connect individuals experiencing exploitation, individuals reporting potential human trafficking tips, and service providers in search of referral resources with available support services in a safe and anonymous manner.

Immigrant Services Program – Metropolitan State University of Denver

The bilingual staff at MSU Denver’s Immigrant Services Program can assist with questions about applying, paying for, and succeeding in higher education.

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