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Identity-Based 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 this database of resources for diverse communities with a focus on categories of career information that may benefit you.
Identity-Based Resource Database
- 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
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)
- Organization of Black Designers
- The Association of Black Psychologists
- United Negro College Fund
State and Federal Laws:
- 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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- Former Incarcerated People
Scholarships:
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:
- 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 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
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
State and Federal Laws:
- 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:
State and Federal Law:
- 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
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
State and Federal Law:
- 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
- Middle East Studies Association
- National Iranian American Council
- Orange County Islamic Foundation
State and Federal Laws:
- Persons with Disabilities/Mental Health Conditions
Scholarships and Internships:
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
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
- 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
- Veterans
Scholarships:
- AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
- AMVETS 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 Transition Franchise Initiative
- Wounded Warrior Project
State and Federal Laws and Policies:
- Women
Scholarships:
- AAUW
- Adirondack Branch of AAUW
- Army Women’s Foundation
- Live Your Dream Awards
- Margaret McNamara Education Grants
- University HQ
- Women Techmakers (Computer Science)
Job Websites:
- Advancing Women
- BellaOnline
- 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 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: