Resources
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
The ALPFA Chapter at NLU strives to build upon its mission: To empower and develop Latinx leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy. ALPFA was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972. If you are interested in joining ALPFA, contact Maria Palafox at Mpalafox@nl.edu.
For CSIS Students
Built in CHI – Hub for Chicago startups + Tech: https://www.builtinchicago.org/
Look for your next opportunity here! Built In Chicago is the online community for Chicago startups and tech companies. Countless internship opportunities available for current students and entry-level opportunities for recent graduates as well.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) - https://ahsie.org/
The Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) exists to support the work of the nation’s Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) as they seek to provide quality, relevant educational opportunities to large and growing numbers of underserved populations, particularly Hispanic students. All of the Alliance’s activities directly benefit practitioners and educators at HSIs through measures that involve cooperation, networking, partnerships, information-sharing, technical assistance and collaboration.
Excelencia in Education - https://www.edexcelencia.org/
For over 16 years, Excelencia in Education has informed, organized, and compelled changes to advance Latino student success in higher education. Working with trendsetting professionals and serving as the information source on the current status and unmet needs of Latino students, Excelencia leads the community of action that will implement the changes necessary to meet the country's workforce and civic leadership needs for the future.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - https://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of eighteen institutions. Because of HACU’s exemplary leadership on behalf of the nation’s youngest and fastest-growing population, the Association rapidly grew in numbers and national impact.
National Immigration Law Center - https://www.nilc.org/issues/daca/
We know times are hard and accurate information can be hard to find, especially for immigrants. The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) continues to be exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants on the following issues: DACA, Health Care, Economic Support, Immigration Enforcement, Worker's Right, Immigration Reform and Obama Executive Actions, Education, Driver's Licenses, and Taxes. This is a great resource to stay up-to-date and find resources available to you.
