PHD's Programs have served over 661 scholars and 1000+ educators through individualized support, cohort style programming and trainings.
90%
of our participants are First- Generation
14%
Identify as Male
81%
of our participants are pursuing Nursing
84%
81%
of our participants identify as Hispanic/Latinx
Identify as Female
PATHWAYS
Unlocking Health Careers, Breaking Barriers
Pathways (formerly known as the Peer Engagement Enrichment Program, PEEP) is a four-month, fully virtual program that supports undocumented undergraduate students pursuing careers in healthcare. Through peer connection, mentorship, and targeted support, the program helps students navigate their pathways toward health professions while building community, confidence, and a strong foundation for their future.
Our Program Offers Scholars:
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Overview of Health Professions
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Learn How to Advocate at the Individual, Institutional, and Community Levels & Build Support Networks
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​Understanding and Navigating State and Institutional Financial Aid
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​Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Healthcare
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Professional Development and Academic Enhancement
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Peer to Peer Engagement and Support
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Demystifying GAP Years
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Introduction of Obtaining Clinical Experience while Generating Income
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and more!
Nursing Connect
Finding Your Entrepreneurial Path
Nursing Connect is a six-month virtual program which is intentionally designed to uplift and support undocumented students who are currently enrolled in a nursing program or who have completed their education and obtained nursing licensure. The program addresses a critical question many undocumented nurses face: “How can I work and use my nursing license if I am undocumented?”
Our Program Offers Scholars:
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Learn about Entrepreneurship Foundations
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Building a Business with Your Nursing Skills​
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Understanding Scope of Practice and Licensure: Services Nurses Can Provide
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Growing your Business Through Certificates and Trainings
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Paperwork Made Simple: Documents and Start Up Essentials
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Brainstorming Your Nursing Business
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From Connections to Contracts
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Learn to Pitch Your Business
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Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Journey
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and more!
UndocuEdu
Inclusion In Higher Education
PHD's UndocuEdu (UED) is a professional development program that builds competence and advising skills for individuals working with undocumented students. UED is for educators, staff, advisors, and administrators at universities and colleges. UndocuEDU provides campus-specific training based on assessments completed with the institution's teams. Through guided goal setting and collaboration, we raise awareness and help advance efforts that remove barriers to admission, financial aid, in-house processes, and holistic advising, all to increase admissions, retention, and graduation of undocumented students.
Our Program Offers Educators and Institutions:
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Create goals to strengthen resources for undocumented students in:
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Undergraduate programs
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Graduate programs
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Professional programs
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Participate in trainings and meetings designed to meet educators and institutions where they are in their journey as allies.
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Enhance educators’ knowledge and understanding of: ​
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Background checks
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Access to clinical experiences
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Entrepreneurship
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Professional licensure
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and more!
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