Career Diversity Resources
A compilation of resources and support for diversity-based career information.
Diverse Resources for a Diverse Community
The Career Development Center realizes the importance and necessity for career resources for the many diverse populations of students that enter the workplace. We have compiled a list of resources for different diverse communities with a focus on categories of career information that may benefit you.
Peer Career Blog
Our student staff peer career assistants maintain an up-to-date blog with many articles on career related topics. Take a look at the wide range of topics covered on the Peer Career Blog.
Career Diversity Resource Database
This is a growing database that will become more diverse as the office continues to update and discover more. Currently, we have resources for:
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African American/Black
Scholarships:
- ABA Foundation (travel & tourism)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- America Political Science Association (ASPA) Minority Fellows Program
- College Grants & Scholarships for Black Women
- EduBirdie
- Gates Scholarship
- GE/LNESC (Business & Engineering)
- Jackie Robinson Foundation
- Margaret McNamara Education Grants (women from developing countries)
- Sallie Mae African American Scholarships
- Scholarships for African-American Students
- United Negro College Fund
- University HQ
- 20 Great PhD Scholarships and Doctoral Grants for Minorities
Job Websites:
- African-American Hires
- Black Career Network
- Black Career Women’s Network
- Diversity Employers
- Congressional Black Caucus
- IMDiversity
- Inroads Internship Program
Publications:
- Black Employment & Entrepreneur Magazine
- College Guide for Black Students
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- The Black Perspective — African-American Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment for Jobs
Professional Organizations:
- Black Enterprise
- ColorComm: Business Community for Women of Color in the Communications Industry
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
- National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA)
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
- National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.
- National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
- National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA)
- National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- NYC “Elite” Black Resident Association
- Organization of Black Designers
- The Association of Black Psychologists
- United Negro College Fund
State and Federal Laws:
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American Indian/Indigenous Peoples
Scholarships:
- ABA Foundation (travel & tourism)
- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Education Fund
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Career and Technical Education — Grants to Native Americans and Alaska Natives
- Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc.
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Gates Scholarship
- GE/LNESC Scholarship (Business & Engineering)
- Grants to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
- Health Professions Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program for Indians
- Indian Health Service
- Indian Higher Education Grant Program
- University HQ
Job Websites:
- Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Inroads Internships
- National Council of American Indians
- Native American Jobs and Career Resources
- Native Hire
- RBC
- USA Jobs Native American Resources
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- A.I.R Policy Center
- Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP)
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Resources for Native Americans
- Indian & Native American Workforce Development Professionals—Training and Resources
- National Congress of American Indians — Job Listings
- Native American Disability Law Center
- Native Americans for Community Action Inc.
- Native American Journalists Association
- Native American SUNY: Western Consortium
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science
- U.S. Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs
State and Federal Laws:
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Asian-American; East & South Asian
Scholarships:
- ABA Foundation (travel & tourism)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- APIA Scholars
- Gates Scholarship
- GE/LNESC Scholarship (Business & Engineering)
- Scholarships offered to Asian Americans
- South Asian Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
- University HQ
- 25 Great Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander Students
Job Websites:
Publications:
- Army Allows South Asian Sikh Community Permanent Exemptions to Wear Beards and Turbans and Hijabs
- Asian and American Leadership Styles: How are they Unique
- Indian-American-South Asian-Publications
- Opinion: In the Outrage Over Discrimination, How Do We Define ‘Asian American’?
- The Economist: East Asia
- The Impact of Cultural and Regional Diversity on East Asia’s Economic Development
Professional Organizations:
- Ascend
- Asia for Educators: Geography/Arts/Religions for Students
- Asian American Professional Association
- Asian Women in Business
- CelebrAsian Conference
- Committee of 100 (Chinese Americans)
- East-West Center: Asia Pacific Leadership Program
- Japanese American Citizens League
- Korean American Coalition
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
- Organization for Asian Women in Business
- South Asian American History
- South Asian Americans Leading Together
- South Asian American Policy & Research Institute
- South Asian American Association, Inc.
- South Asian Bar Association of North America
- South East Asia Leadership Academy
- Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
State and Federal Laws:
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Former Incarcerated People
Scholarships:
- Federal Student Aid
- How to Apply for Scholarships for Convicted Felons
- 13 Business Grants & Resources for Felons
Job Websites:
- Career One Stop
- Companies the Hire Ex-Offenders
- Felon Friendly States (Salary Wise)
- Jobs for Felons Hub
- Help for Felons
- Personal Business Ideas
- Reentry Works (Job List)
- Temp Agencies That Hire Felons
- 10 Tips on Getting a Job with a Felony
- 12 Big Recognized Companies That Hire Ex-Offenders
Publications:
- Employment Information Handbook For Ex-Offenders
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service (Virtual Library)
Professional Organizations:
- America Works
- Center for Employment Opportunity
- Exodus
- Fortune Society
- National Reentry Resource Center
- New Jersey Reentry Organizations
- Next Door Project
- Providence House
- Osborne Association
- Second Chance Reentry
- The DOE Fund
State and Federal Laws:
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Hispanic/Latinx
Scholarships:
- ABA Foundation (travel & tourism)
- AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program
- Best Colleges Scholarships for Hispanic & Latino Students
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
- Gates Scholarship
- GE/LNESC Scholarship (Business & Engineering)
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- La Unidad Latina Foundation
- Margarey McNamara Education Grants (women from developing countries)
- McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship
- NBC Universal/LNESC Scholarship Program
- Que Llueva Café Scholarship (undocumented Hispanic students)
- The Getty Foundation
- University HQ
Job Websites:
- All Hispanic Jobs
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
- I Am Diversity
- iHispano: Jobs and Careers for Latino Professionals
- Inroads Internships
- Latinx Alliances — Teach for Americas
- LatPro
- Saludos: Hispanic Employment Website
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies — Culture Marketing Council (AHAA)
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)
- Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Latin Business Association
- Latinos in Science and Engineering
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
- National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- National Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Social Workers
- National Council of La Raza
- National Hispanic Council on Aging
- National Hispanic Medical Association
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic & Native Americans in Science
- University of Southern California — Tomás Rivera Policy Institute
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
State and Federal Laws:
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International Students
Scholarships and Internships:
- International Student Scholarships
- NAFSA — National Association of International Educators
- Study USA Scholarships for International Students
Job Websites:
- Abroad Planet
- Cultural Vistas
- Employer Sponsoring Visa Database
- Entrepreneurship Guide for Immigrants and Refugees
- Grad Siren
- H1B Visa Sponsors Database
- International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)
- International Student
- My Visa Jobs
- OPT Nation
Professional Organizations:
- Foreign Born — Best resource for entering and living in the USA
- Immihelp
- Y-Axis — Life Abroad Resources
State and Federal Law:
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LGBTQIA
Scholarships:
- Financial Aid for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community
- Financial Aid Links for LGBT Students
- LGBT Community Scholarships
Job Websites:
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER)
- Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
- Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
- GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders
- Lambda Legal
- National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
- National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- National LGBTQ Taskforce
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP)
- Out Professionals — Gay and Lesbian Networking
- Pride at Work: AFL-CIO
- True Colors Fund
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
State and Federal Law:
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Middle Eastern
Scholarships:
- Fadel Educational Foundation Scholarships
- Islamic Scholarship Fund
- Islamic Society of North America Scholarships
- Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Awards
- Scholarships for Muslim Women
- 10 Scholarships for Arab Students Who Want to Study Abroad
Job Websites:
Publications:
- Accommodating Islam in the Workplace
- The Rise of Muslim-Friendly Workplaces in Corporate America
- Workforce Diversity: Islam (Muslims) in the American Workplace
Professional Organizations:
- American Muslim Health Professionals
- Fadel Educational Foundation
- King Faisal Foundation
- Middle East Studies Association
- National Iranian American Council
- Orange County Islamic Foundation
State and Federal Laws:
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Persons with Disabilities/Mental Health Conditions
Scholarships and Internships:
- Essay on Time
- Google Lime Scholarship
- JC Runyon Foundation
- Organization for Autism Research
- Rise
- University HQ
Job Websites:
- Ability Job
- AbilityLinks
- ADDA Workplace Committee
- Disabled Person
- Getting Hired
- Hire Potential
- JAN — Job Accommodation Network
- New York Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Project Hired
- Recruit Disability Job Board
Publications:
- A Guide to Job Interviews for Students With Asperger’s and ASD
- Ability Magazine
- ADDitude Podcasts
- ADDitude Webinars
- College Choice
- Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace
- Disabled Magazine
- EARN (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
- Employment for People with Disabilities
- Enable America
- Freelancing with a Disability
- Interviewing Tips for Applicants With Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Job Interview Employment Tool Kit From Autism Speaks
- Managing Light Sensitivity in the Office
- Maximizing Productivity: Accommodations for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities
- Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA
- National Telecommuting Institute
- Velvet Jobs
- What Job Interviews Can Be Like With People With Autism
- Working With a Mental Health Condition
Professional Organizations:
- ADDitude
- American Association of People with Disabilities
- American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders
- Association on Higher Education and Disability
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Center for College Students with Disabilities
- National Organization on Disability
State and Federal Laws and Policy
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Veterans
Scholarships:
- AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
- AMVETS Scholarship
- Ankin Law Military Scholarship
- Army Women’s Foundation
- FRA Education Foundation Scholarship
- Scholarship System for Veterans & Families
- Troops to Teachers
- University HQ
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship
- Wings Over America (Children & Spouses of Veterans)
Job Websites:
- Careers & Employment at vets.gov
- Clearance Jobs
- Corporate Gray — Connecting Employers to Veterans
- Department of Defense — Veterans
- Diversity Working
- GI Jobs
- Hire Veterans
- Military Friendly Employers
- Military Hire
- Recruit Military
- USA Jobs — Veterans
- 100,000 Jobs Mission
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- American Corporate Partners
- Call of Duty Endowment
- DAV: Disabled American Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Farmer — Veteran Coalition
- Helmets to Hardhats
- Hire Heroes USA
- Job Accommodation Network (veterans)
- Veteran’s Enterprise
- Veteran’s Transition Franchise Initiative
- Wounded Warrior Project
State and Federal Laws and Policies:
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Women
Scholarships:
- AAUW
- Adirondack Branch of AAUW
- Army Women’s Foundation
- Essay on Time Scholarships for Women
- Live Your Dream Awards
- Margaret McNamara Education Grants
- University HQ
- Women Techmakers (Computer Science)
Job Websites:
- Advancing Women
- BellaOnline
- Career Women
- Feminist Majority Foundation
- Job and Company Reviews for Women
- She Runs It Job Bank
- Women for Hire
- Women’s Job List
Publications:
- Career Contessa
- Changing the Curve: Women in Computing
- Corporette
- The Glasshammer
- 42 Resources for Women in Leadership and Business
Professional Organizations:
- American Association of University Women
- American Medical Women’s Association
- American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA)
- Association for Computing Machinery — Women in Computing
- Association for Women Geoscientists
- Association for Women in Communications
- Association for Women in Computing
- Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
- Equality Now
- Federally Employed Women (FEW)
- Financial Women’s Association
- Grace Institute
- IEEE Women in Engineering
- Institute for Women’s Policy Research
- League of Women Voters
- National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
- National Organization for Women (NOW)
- National Women’s Studies Association
- Network of Women in Advertising
- She Runs It
- Society of Women Engineers
- Women in Cognitive Science
- Women in Technology International (WITI)
- Women’s National Book Association (WNBA)
- Women’s Resource Center: Leadership
- Women’s Resource Center: Domestic Violence
- Women in Sales
State and Federal Laws and Policies: