Opportunities for Immigrants

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS

Legal Aid & Immigration Support

**African Services Committee – Legal** (NYC)
Free immigration legal aid: naturalization, green card, DACA, asylum
Link: africanservices.org/legal
Grand Rapids Community College – JFON Legal Aid (MI)
Free family/humanitarian immigration services in multiple languages
Link: grcc.edu/students-resources/…/legal-aid
HIAS – U.S. Legal Services (MD/DC/VA)
Free pro bono legal aid: asylum, deportation defense
Link: hias.org/legal-services
USCRI Legal Services (Nationwide)
Free legal assistance for refugees, trafficking survivors, asylum seekers
Link: refugees.org/legal-services

IT & Digital Literacy Trainings

**IBM SkillsBuild** (Online)
Free IT courses in AI, cybersecurity, data analysis, cloud; earn IBM-branded credentials
Link: skillsbuild.org LINCS+2USAHello+2USAHello+2 The Guardian+1Wikipedia+1 The Guardian+4Wikipedia+4USAHello+4 Axios USAHello
**LaunchCode** (MO, KC, Philadelphia)
Free tech education & paid apprenticeships; open to people of color
Link: launchcode.org Wikipedia+1Department of State+1
**Outreachy** (Online, U.S. residents)
Paid 3-month open-source internships; underrepresented minorities eligible
Link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outreachy USAHello+5Wikipedia+5USAHello+5
**NY Immigrants Can Code** (Online, NY State)
Free digital literacy & coding courses for income‑eligible immigrants
Link: dos.ny.gov/news/…/Immigrants-Can-Code Reddit+10Department of State+10Reddit+10 AP News+1USAHello+1
**GCFGlobal.org (Goodwill)** (Online)
Free tutorials in digital skills, Microsoft Office, career learning; certificates.
Link: edu.gcfglobal.org Wikipedia
**BCNC – STEP into Healthcare** (Boston, MA)
Free ESOL + entry-level healthcare skills training
Link: bcnc.net/adult-education BCNC
**Code the Dream** (Durham, NC)
Free coding training for immigrants, people of color & women
Link: axios.com/local/…/local-limelight-code-the-dream… USAHello+13Axios+13International Institute of Minnesota+13
**Power of Jobs – El Centro IT Training** (Boston)
6-month free IT training incl. network & cybersecurity certifications
Link: powerofjobs.org/job-skill-training USAHello+2Power Of Jobs+2Wikipedia+2

Health & Medical Certifications

**SUNY Online Training Center** (NY)
Free online training & certificates for Medical Coder, Pharmacy Tech, EMT, CNA, PT Aide
Link: reddit.com/r/exjew/comments/…/suny_launches_free … Reddit+1Reddit+1
**International Institute of Minnesota – CNA Training** (MN)
Free Certified Nursing Assistant training + job support
Link: iimn.org/programs/classes-and-job-trainings International Institute of Minnesota+1International Institute of Minnesota+1
**City Tech CUNY – Health & Tech Courses** (NYC)
Free courses for EMT, Clinical Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker
Link: reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/…/free_training_skills_classes Wikipedia+4Reddit+4Reddit+4
**USA Learns’ Access America** (Online)
Free smartphone-friendly ESL plus life, workplace & healthcare literacy
Link: usalearns.org/Access-America BCNC+6LINCS+6LINCS Community+6

Workforce, Career & Vocational Training

Job Corps (Nationwide, ages 16–24)
Free vocational training in healthcare, computer tech, dental assisting, electrician, etc.
Link: jobcorps.gov Reddit+6Wikipedia+6Reddit+6
**International Institute of Minnesota** (MN)
Free job training classes: housekeeping, dietary aide, customer service
Link: iimn.org/programs/classes-and-job-trainings Ak Collabrative+5International Institute of Minnesota+5International Institute of Minnesota+5
**USAHello Job Training Resources** (Online & AJC)
Free resume help, job training referrals via American Job Centers & community colleges
Link: usahello.org/education/university-adult-education/job-training USAHello+2USAHello+2USAHello+2
**Upwardly Global – Jobversity** (Online)
Free tools & virtual training for immigrant/refugee job seekers in IT, PM, project courses
Link: jobversity.upwardlyglobal.org USAHello+2Jobversity+2Wikipedia+2
**Resilient Coders** (Boston & Philadelphia)
Free 18-week remote coding bootcamp for POC aged 18–35
Link: resilientcoders.org/bootcamp BCNC+2Power Of Jobs+2Wikipedia+2
**BCNC – ESOL for College & Career** (Boston)
Free ESOL + career readiness geared toward college/job entry
Link: bcnc.net/adult-education BCNC
**MaineHealth Workforce Development** (ME)
Free healthcare job prep: ESL + job coaching
Link: akcollaborative.org/adult-education-programs-for-immigrants-and-refugees-in-main