Dreamer Success Program

Entrepreneurship Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide Workshop
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Dreamer Success Program is excited to partner with the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host an empowering workshop focused on providing aspiring small business owners with the steps necessary to open their own business, including various website links and guidance on required registrations. The training will also cover how individuals can use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to start and operate their business. Upon completion of this training and the steps provided, you will have the knowledge and tools to be officially open for business. This workshop will be offered in Hyflex modality, to join virtually, register here
View the Launch Your Business Oct 23rd Flyer here

Higher Education Legal Services Workshop- What is SIJS? (Virtual)
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Higher Education Legal Services program to review Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). Please note that this webinar is not hosted by Palomar College. Registration for this event can be found here: Webinar Registration – Zoom For any additional information, please contact helsimmigration@jfssd.org

Financial Aid- CA Dream Act Workshop
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Dreamer Success Program and Financial Aid department for an informative workshop on the California Dream Act. Learn how the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), AB 540, and other resources can help undocumented and nonresident students access state and institutional financial aid. Don’t miss this chance to explore equitable and accessible pathways to higher education.
This workshop is available on zoom, register here

Download the Financial Aid CA Dream Act Application Workshop Oct 21 flyer

Know Your Rights - AP3415 Overview and Bystander Strategies
2025-10-20 11:30 - 13:00
Join the us for a brief Know Your Rights Session and an AP 3415 Review & Bystander Intervention. For any Palomar staff or faculty interested this workshop, registration can be found in the PD Portal: Palomar CCD • AP 3415 Immigration Guidance

This workshop will be offered in a Hyflex Modality.

For any accommodations, please contact Celina Mendoza as soon as possible: 760-744-1150, Ext. 3557 or dream@palomar.edu. Palomar College is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment

Undocu Outreach: Access and Support in Higher Education (Virtual Webinar)
2025-10-13 17:30 - 18:30
In honor of Undocumented Week of Action, the Dreamer Success Program is partnering with community colleges and 4-year universities across the greater San Diego area to host a virtual workshop designed to support undocumented and mixed-status students in their transfer journey. Discover what universities have to offer—from campus resources and supportive services to guidance on the CA Dream Act and more. This is your chance to connect directly with institutions that are ready to support your success. Registration can be found here. For more information, please contact undocatsdsu@sdsu.edu

Download Undocu Week of Action flyer here

Monarch Student Success Conference
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:00
Join the Dreamer Success Program in collaboration with Cal State San Marcos and MiraCosta College to The 2025 Monarch Student Success Virtual Conference, taking place on Friday, October 10th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This year’s theme, “Empowering Students, Inspiring Futures,” centers on supporting undocumented, DACA, and mixed status high school students by equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in higher education.

The conference will feature:

A keynote speaker
Breakout sessions
A student-led panel offering firsthand experiences and insights

Students can register here: https://csusm.zoom.us/meeting/register/X-l02LSTTty0bgpM5zDzAA

Download the Monarch Student Success Conference Flyer here

Higher Education Legal Services- Immigration Updates Webinar (Virtual)
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00
The JFS Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) team will be addressing the latest updates on immigration policy changes. This workshop will be virtual and will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month. This event is not hosted by Palomar College. Registration for this event can be found here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
For any further information, please contact Higher Education Legal Services helsimmigration@jfssd.org

Download the HELS Monthly Policy Webinar flyer here

2nd Annual Rainbow Dreamers De- Stress Event
2025-10-08 11:00 - 13:00
We warmly welcome you to join us for our 2nd Annual Rainbow Dreamers De-Stress Event! In collaboration with Palomar College’s Pride Center, we’re hosting an open-door celebration brings our campus community together to honor and support undocumented, mixed-status, and LGBTQIA+ students, while uplifting the intersections of these identities through healing, joy, and connection. As we prepare for Undocumented Student Action Month, this event sets the tone for a month of advocacy, care, and belonging. We encourage all campus staff, faculty, programs and students to attend. The purpose of this event is to create an affirming space where students feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Let’s come together as a community to promote rest, resistance, and resilience!

Download the Rainbow Dreamer Event Flyer 2025

Dreamer Success Program: Circle of Support (Hyflex)
2025-10-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-08 12:00 - 13:00
In collaboration with Behavioral Health Counseling Services, the Dreamer Success Program is offering hyflex circle of support sessions. This is circle is intended to be a supportive and welcoming space to build community and form a sense of belonging. Location information and a zoom link will be sent to participants after registration. Bilingual sessions will be offered, and lunch will be provided.

For additional information please contact dream@palomar.edu

Download the Circle of Support Flyer here

HELS Taller- Conozca sus Derechos: Arrestos, Detención y Tribunal de Inmigración (Virtual por Zoom)
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00
Únase al equipo de Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) en una sesión de ‘Conozca sus Derechos’ para aprender sobre tus derechos constitucionales en EE. UU. y cómo ejercerlos en cualquier interacción con oficiales de inmigración. Este taller no será presentado por Palomar College. Para registrarse para este evento, visite: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Para más información por favor contactar a: helsimmigration@jfssd.org

HELS- Know Your Rights Workshop: Arrests, Detention & Immigration Court (Virtual)
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Higher Education Legal Services program to learn about your rights and what you can do if you are detained or arrested by immigration officers. Please note that this event is not hosted by Palomar College. Registration for this webinar can be found here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

(English session: 12:00pm-1:00pm)

Higher Education Legal Services: DACA Days
2025-09-20 08:30 - 13:30
Join the Higher Education Legal Services team for their upcoming DACA Days. DACA Days are a way to receive free legal representation for the DACA renewal process.

Registration Deadline is September 15th

Please note that this event is not hosted by Palomar College. For further information about this workshop please contact Higher Education Legal Services at helsimmigration@jfssd.org

Download the DACA Days flyer here

Higher Education Legal Services- Immigration Updates Webinar (Virtual)
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00
The JFS Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) team will be addressing the latest updates on immigration policy changes. This workshop will be virtual and will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month. This event is not hosted by Palomar College. For any further information, please contact Higher Education Legal Services helsimmigration@jfssd.org

Download the HELS Monthly Policy Webinar flyer here – Aug.

Higher Education Legal Services- Immigration Updates Webinar (Virtual)
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00
The JFS Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) team will be addressing the latest updates on immigration policy changes. This workshop will be virtual and will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month. This event is not hosted by Palomar College. For any further information please contact Higher Education Legal Services helsimmigration@jfssd.org

Download the HELS Monthly Policy Webinar flyer here (June)

Higher Education Legal Services- Immigration Updates Webinar (Virtual)
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
The JFS Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) team will be addressing the latest updates on immigration policy changes. This workshop will be virtual and is not hosted by Palomar College. For any further information please contact Higher Education Legal Services helsimmigration@jfssd.org

Download HELS Webinar Flyer

Uprise: Know Your Rights Workshop (Virtual)
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00
* Please Note: These workshops are offered by MiraCosta College, for any further information please contact the UPRISE Student Support Specialist, Brayan Astorga, at bastorga@miracosta.edu

The UPRISE Program at MiraCosta College is partnering with JFS Higher Education Legal Services to host a series of Know Your Rights Workshops in English & Spanish. These workshops will be held in Oceanside, Cardiff, and on zoom. To register for the workshops, go to tinyurl.com/KYR25

Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) Know Your Rights Workshop
2025-04-29 18:30 - 19:30
The Dreamer Success Program in collaboration with Higher Education Legal Services invites you to a Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop. This workshop will cover basic civil rights under the U.S. Constitution, which applies to everyone regardless of immigration status. This workshop will be in the San Marcos main campus, register here.

Download the Know Your Rights flyer

SDCCD: Virtual Know Your Rights & Emergency Preparedness Workshop
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00
San Diego Community College District is hosting virtual Know Your Rights & Emergency Preparedness Workshops on zoom from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/85424752391
* Please Note: These workshops are offered by San Diego Community College District, for any further information please contact Dean Lillian A. Garcia at lgarcia002@sdccd.edu

Circle of Support Workshop
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
The Dreamer Success Program is partnering with the Behavioral Health Center to offer a bi-monthly Circle of Support. These workshops are meant to be a safe and welcoming community space where you can share your experiences and feel supported. Sessions will be offered in English & Spanish depending on the need. Please register for these workshops here.

Download Circle of Support March to May Flyer

M.E.C.H.A. Know Your Rights Workshop
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:45
The M.E.C.H.A club at Palomar College is hosting a Know Your Rights Presentation. For further information, please contact the M.E.C.H.A advisors at ayanez@palomar.edu or Ipadilla@palomar.edu

Download the M.E.C.H.A flyer here April 10 2025 Flyer

Uprise: Know Your Rights Workshop
2025-04-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-04 17:00 - 18:00

The Impacts of Deportation Workshop
2025-04-10 11:30 - 13:00
The Dreamer Success Program invites you to join us in an Impacts of Deportation Workshop presented by Professor Alex Gomez. With over 25 years of experience in studying the U.S. – Mexico Border and global borders, Professor Gomez will help us gain insight on the ramifications of immigration enforcement.
*This workshop qualifies for P3D credit for Palomar faculty and staff. Registration for this workshop can be found here. *

Download the Immigration Policy Updates & Impact of Deportations Flyer

Immigration Policy Updates & the Impacts of Deportation Workshop
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Dreamer success program in this informational workshop. The JFS Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) team will be addressing the latest updates on immigration policy changes. Additionally, Professor Alex Gomez from the Ethnic Studies Department will provide a discussion on how deportations impact the immigrant community.

Download the Workshop Flyer Here: Immigration Policy Updates & Impact of Deportations

For any accommodations, please contact 760-744-1150, Ext. 3557 or dream@palomar.edu. Palomar College is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
