Olympia, WA – On MLK Day, students, educators, community leaders, and advocates all over Washington State came together to advocate for our legislative agenda that includes: Expanding access to free college, paid opportunities for undocumented students, expansion of mental health, and deeper investments in wrap-around services. More than 130 people joined Communities for Our CollegesContinue reading “Student Leaders Fighting Against Austerity: Invest in Our Future!”
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The Year in Pictures: Highlights from 2024
2024 was a busy year for Communities for Our Colleges. At the center of our work is outreach, education, and training that builds student leadership and power. This work included: Organizing in 14 community college campuses across WA, 124 student leaders trained to share their stories, outreach that engaged 8369 students and parents, and 12 student fellowships.Continue reading “The Year in Pictures: Highlights from 2024”
HB 1889: Professional Licenses for All WA’s Immigrants
In 2024, the WA state legislature passed HB 1889, which clarifies the rules for professional licenses to allow all qualified residents, regardless of immigration status, to apply for and receive professional licenses. Further, a state agency or authority cannot deny an application solely on the basis of a person’s immigration status if the person hasContinue reading “HB 1889: Professional Licenses for All WA’s Immigrants”
Press Release: Gov. Inslee Signed Expanded Access to Professional Licenses for All Immigrants
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Contact: Fernando Mejia Ledesma | fernando@juststrategy.org Communities for Our College Campaign: Gov. Inslee Signed Expanded Access to Professional Licenses for All Immigrants Today, Governor J. Inslee signed SHB 1889 into law. This bill expands access to professional licenses to all immigrants in WA state. Students, faculty, and staff members at variousContinue reading “Press Release: Gov. Inslee Signed Expanded Access to Professional Licenses for All Immigrants”
MLK Action Day: #FreeCollegeforAll!
On MLK Day, students from across all of Washington joined together to advocate for Cost-Free College including wrap-around services and advising programs as well as professional licensure for all Washington immigrants. With over 120 attendees, students, faculty and community gathered, participated in a rally, and led the conversations with their local representatives and senators. ThereContinue reading “MLK Action Day: #FreeCollegeforAll!”
Press Release: Gov. Inslee Signed Expansion of Working Connections for Immigrant Families
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Contact: Fernando Mejia Ledesma | fernando@juststrategy.org Communities for Our College Campaign: Gov. Inslee Signed Expansion of Working Connections for Immigrant Families Yesterday, Governor J. Inslee signed SSB 5225 into law. This legislation makes important adjustments to eligibility for the Working Connections Child Care program. While Washington State encouragesContinue reading “Press Release: Gov. Inslee Signed Expansion of Working Connections for Immigrant Families”
Report: Working Connections – The Need to Expand Child Care Access to Undocumented Students in Washington State
Child care is essential for student parents to succeed. Research shows that affordable, accessible child care plays an important role in helping student parents stay in school. But it’s becoming harder and harder for them to afford both child care and tuition. This report from Communities for Our Colleges documents the challenges to obtaining childContinue reading “Report: Working Connections – The Need to Expand Child Care Access to Undocumented Students in Washington State”