Students of Color
At the Career Center, we recognize the importance of racial and ethnic diversity and commit ourselves to providing resources for the social and professional development of our minority students.
We recognize, respect, and integrate students鈥� diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives into quality career development and planning. Our events, resources, and opportunities are designed to ensure that all students have equal access, regardless of culture, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation/identity, and gender/gender expression. Students who identify with particular groups can have unique challenges when choosing a major or career, interviewing for positions, and transitioning into the work world.
鈥� As students [of color], we often are not taught to seek out resources to better ourselves. Let鈥檚 seek out these resources and educate each other to create a powerful pipeline of success. 鈥�
Search Resources
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Diversity hiring website with a job board that allows you to narrow your search by industry and/or location
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Job search database and links to articles related to diversity in the workplace
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Regarded as the largest diversity job board online
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Comprehensive career resource site for minority students. Search for jobs, research employers, read the latest news on diversity and work
Culturally-Specific Resources
African American
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Articles, job postings, interest groups, blogs, and event listings
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� National network dedicated to supporting the professional success of African-American Women
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Explore job opportunities with employers committed to diversity
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Online job board and other valuable resources
- 鈥� Unique Internship opportunity for black and/or latinx computer science students
- 鈥� Nonprofit organization that is transforming the career and life trajectories of a new generation of diverse leaders
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Consider joining African American professional groups to help facilitate networking connections and job leads
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Job board managed by the National Urban League
Asian American
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through leadership development, professional networking, and community service
DACA
- 鈥� Provides robust resources for undocumented youth and educators in order to empower students to reach their goals
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� This platform provides up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students. We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system, information on how to apply for DACA, news on immigration policies, and more
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Offers a fee waiver for the LSAT for candidates who are unable to pay for the test. If you have DACA or have applied for DACA you can apply for the fee waiver
- 鈥� A national network that provides support to undocumented students who are pursuing careers in health and science. You鈥檒l find much more, including a list of internships available to undocumented students
- 鈥� United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led community in the country. We create welcoming spaces for young people 鈥� regardless of immigration status 鈥� to support, engage, and empower them to make their voice heard and win
Hispanic / Latine/x
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Nonprofit that provides career resources and job opportunities for Latino professionals as well as networking opportunities and leadership trainings for college students
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Leading job posting source for Hispanic professionals
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Consider joining an identity-relevant professional association to help facilitate networking connections and job leads
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Spanish and bilingual jobs, employer research and national career fair listings
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� For Hispanic job seekers. Post your resume and search for a job
Native American
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Employment resources and job directory of Native American employers and career possibilities
- &苍产蝉辫;鈥� Job postings from Tribal College Journal
Sample Diversity Questions to Ask Employers
Here are questions you can ask employers to help shed light on an organization or company鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusion:
- How does your organization or company promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
- Could you describe the culture of your organization or company?
- Can you describe what kinds of experiences you have had interacting with others that have different backgrounds than your own?
- What do you see as the most beneficial aspect of diversity and inclusion to your work?
- Who is involved in the membership of your diversity task forces? What types of responsibilities does this group take on?
- Are there any employee resource groups at your organization or company? If so, can you describe them and how active they are?
- When it comes to diversity and inclusion, how do you foster an environment where people who come from different backgrounds know you value their ideas?
- What diversity trainings or workshops are offered at your organization or company? If not provided, what other diversity initiatives do you have in place?
- How does your organization or company provide service to community members in need?
Additional Resources on Campus
The Center for Student Diversity (CSD) provides academic, social, and transition support for underserved students and promotes exchange and dialogue between individuals of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. The CSD supports the access and academic success of historically under-represented groups through programs and services that enhance the student experience.
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