Immigrant-Origin Adult Learners’ Educational Journeys-Snapshot Analysis by Sachiko Oates

Human capital not recognized

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Foreign Credential Translation

Work Experience outside of the US

Support for Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs)

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Credential translation support

Credit for prior learning: Portfolio approach

Networking opportunities with local professionals

Portfolio Assessment Example

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Portfolio Assessment QuickPath | West Hills Colleges

ap4235creditforpriorlearning.pdf (westhillscollege.com )

ITP support network example

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Synergy Texas – Transforming Lives Through Education

Aspirational and Familial Capital

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Co-researchers kept their hopes and dreams alive for the future, even under adverse circumstances. Family members provided emotional support and motivation.

Transcript Translation Support Example

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Check out how the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) is helping students get their foreign transcripts translated on p.18. "In some cases, where clients have come from countries under civil war or other turmoil, they have not been able to get transcripts. In this case, we try to work with the employer to waive this requirement."

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Resources

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https://wakelet.com/i/invite?code=77lm8viw

Evidence to Action: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching in Adult Education (calpro-online.org )

Degrees and Licenses from Foreign Countries not recognized in the US

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Language and cultural assimilation or adjustments.

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Childcare and transportation barriers

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Fear paralyzes and becomes a barrier to seeking support.

Overcoming stigma & shame around needing help- ie. Financial Aid

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Lack of recognition of education and experience!!

Discrimination, lack of childcare

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Work experience in her first country, motivation/determination

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Programs that offer child care! Some exist alongside HHS to assist with CalFresh, healthcare & welfare applications, etc.

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She did not have teacher supp[ort.

Time Management

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Exceptional resourcefulness!

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Her own initiative rising beyond all challenges and finding and using resources available to her!

Financial Aid

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Offer workshops with a College Counselor about how students can explore scholarships and how to apply for grants and financial aid.

Recognize education and experience from your country!

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At my college, an instructor in our noncredit program coordinated with campus admin to start a scholarship fund specifically to cover students' HiSet/GED test fees : )

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Financial aid, free or subsidized childcare, transportation help!

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Create a digital "binder" of resources students can consult without having to see a counselor. A Padlet for example!

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Translation Services

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Access for instructors and students to translation services by phone, as needed.

Ideas for funding for foreign credential evaluations/translation

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