Career Resources
Career Resources
The University of Delaware Department of Africana Students offers career resources for students, alumni and friends as well as opportunities to connect with AFRA students and other minority students. Formerly known as Black American Studies (BAMS), Africana Studies is an intellectual community committed to producing and advancing knowledge about the rich and varied experiences of Black people across the African Diaspora. Fundamental to our mission is the work of applying knowledge to uplift and empower our communities and inspire social change.
Africana Studies Alumni Community
For students: Connect with Africana Studies alumni
Africana Studies alumni represent a range of industries and interests, including education, law, finance, consulting, information technology, medicine, engineering, event planning, journalism and more!
Our alumni speaker events offer a forum to discuss career interests, seek professional advice and share questions and concerns about future careers. Invited alumni share their expertise and support the career journeys of their fellow Blue Hens.
For alumni: Join our growing network and support UD students
- Are you interested in offering students paid internships, mentorship opportunities or in-house training?
- Are you interested in speaking to students in a small-group format or in a classroom; offering materials and resources; and participating in career fairs and events?
Student Resources
Career Development
UD students can advance their careers with resources from the UD Career Center, including:
- Tips for writing effective resumes and cover letters and nailing the interview.
- Employers by Major — Discover organizations that are hiring students throughout the country with your educational background/major.
Financial Literacy
Black leaders offer several key steps to help close the racial wealth gap.
Black Enterprise — Black Enterprise is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, Black Enterprise has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and decision makers.
Diversity Employers — This database contains employers who have voiced their commitment to diversity and have programs to support POC, as well as a list of currently available jobs and internships.
Leadership
NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
