Identity-Based Career Resources
Identity-Based Career Resources
The Career Center embraces the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence and is dedicated to ensuring all students’ experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are respected, recognized, and integrated into career planning and development. Included in our charge, we strive to prepare diverse and historically underserved and underrepresented populations for career success. This work is essential for educating global citizens, developing knowledge, and advancing and enhancing our world.
We are committed to assisting students along their career path. This page is not an exhaustive list of resources, but rather a starting point in learning about issues managed by diverse students and professionals in the workplace and those looking to begin an internship or job search. These resources provide valuable information to help propel students toward professional success.
The Career Center understands that individuals possess intersectional identities. Individuals may find themselves in multiple places on this page and we encourage them to explore as many sections as they choose.
There are no right answers or wrong questions, each student’s job, internship, or graduate school search is unique. The career development process is individual and unique. Our career counselors are available by appointment via Handshake for further conversation and support.
The Career Center offers individual counseling, job and internship resources, networking events, and professional development opportunities to help students of all races and backgrounds succeed.
IDENTITY-BASED GENERAL PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Center for Black Culture - The center aids and supports black students in understanding and assessing the various resources available to them on campus. The Center serves as a cultural liaison to the university community.
Center for Counseling & Student Development (CCSD) - The center’s programs are all designed to contribute to the personal, educational and career development of our students.
NUCLEUS – Undergraduate academic support services program that helps CAS retain and graduate students. NUCLEUS provides a supportive environment that encourages academic success and professional development.
Student Financial Services - Look into on campus work-study jobs and potential scholarships
- Student Support Services Program (TRIO) - Offers mentoring, resources, and leadership opportunities
Diversity Employers - Provides jobs and information on organizations committed to recruiting diverse talent.
DiversityInc - Offers articles for job seekers with questions about the job search.
DiversityJobs - A job search database and provides links to articles related to diversity in the workplace.
IMDiversity - Provides career and self-development articles and offers an employment database for diverse populations.
INROADS - An organization focused on developing and placing talented underserved youth in business and industry.
IDENTITY-BASED CAREER RESOURCES
By Ethnicity:
Job Search Resources:
Black Enterprise - Offers career advice to explore opportunities and successfully advance.
Black Career Women’s Network - Provides a supportive network, career tools, and resources.
Scholarships:
Registered Student Organizations:
Professional Organizations:
ColorComm: Business Community for Women of Color in the Communications Industry
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
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Find additional UD resources from the Center for Black Culture.
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RBC Indigenous People Development Program
Scholarships:
Professional Organizations:
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Resources for Native Americans
Indian & Native American Workforce Development Professionals|Training and Resources
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science
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By Affinity and Other:
RESOURCES FOR DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) & UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
TheDream.US: A resource library for the job and internship search.
Find additional DACA resources here
Be sure to check out the “Select Internships and Scholarships” and the “Off Campus Resources” sections for links to professional and career resources.
A FEW TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED:
- Make a career counseling appointment: Learn about potential career paths or discuss your career goals
- Create a resume: It is never too early to start building your resume
- Join a Registered Student Organizations (RSOs): Explore your passions and meet fellow UD students
- Attend a career networking event
- Introduce yourself to your professors
ONLINE RESOURCES & ARTICLES
- I’m First- Hear stories and share your own, find answers to your questions about college, and receive guidance on the road through college.
- First in the Family- Advice about college from first generation students with videos.
- Financial Resources
Job Search Resources:
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Job Search Resources:
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index - Find businesses that are ranked as the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality.”
Out Professionals – Professional networking site for individuals that identify as gay and lesbian. They have a job board and business directory
- Simplyhired - Job searching site that is known to be LGBT friendly.
Publications:
- DiversityInc - spotlights diversity related news employers, workplace issues, and professional development opportunities.
- Echelon Magazine - Digital magazine serving the LGBT business community.
- Human Rights Campaign - Learn how corporate America is working toward adopting inclusive policies and practices.
State and Federal Laws:
- What You Should Know About EEOC: Enforcement Protections for LGBT Workers
- Transgender Law & Policy Institute
- Sylvia Rivera Law Project
STUDENT CONFERENCE:
Out for Undergrad Business Conference: A conference for students interested in the tech, engineering, and business fields. Scholarships available. Weekend-long summits for LGBTQ professionals to educate students about job opportunities in highly competitive industries — and inspire them to pursue challenging, ambitious careers.
Find internships, scholarships, registered student organizations, national associations and additional resources here: University of Delaware LGBTQ+ Resources
Job Search Resources:
- AbilityOne.org - Network designed to help veterans with severe disabilities find work in the non-profit sector.
- American Corporate Partners - Free long-term career development services for veterans.
- Call of Duty Endowment - Helps veterans find careers and supports training and placement organizations.
- Clearance Jobs - Job search database for people who hold active federal security clearances.
- CorporateGray.com - Connects veterans with military friendly employers.
- G.I. Jobs - Job search resources for veterans.
- Helmets to Hardhats - Resources for veterans interested in the construction field.
Hire Heroes USA - Transition assistance and job search assistance to those who have served.
- Military Skills Translator
- Military.com - Veteran Employment Center - Deals with topics such as career transition, VA loans, financial planning, GI Bill and education services, travel, relocation, military news, community and more.
- The Mission Continues - Fellowships to empower wounded and disabled veterans to serve in their communities.
- National Veterans Foundation - Job opportunities and information about transitioning into civilian life.
RecruitMilitary.com - Military-to-civilian recruiting firm
- Return to Work - Vocational rehabilitation and employment services for veterans.
- Suiting Warriors - Seeks to provide veterans with professional attire that will help them to compete in the workforce.
USAJobs.gov - The federal government’s employment database for all agencies.
- Veteran’s employment and training services (VETS) - Federal program.
- Veteran’s Transition Franchise Initiative - Franchise opportunities with special discounts for veterans.
- VetJobs.com - Serves transitioning military members to the civilian workforce.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR THE VETERAN JOB SEARCH:
Job Search Resources:
Advancing Women - Provides resources and job boards for women.
Feminist Jobs - Jobs that progress the status of women or encompass their passion for social justice.
Women for Hire - Includes a job board and articles about women’s professional issues.
Registered Student Organizations:
- Women in Business
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Sigma Kappa (SK)
- The Scientista Foundation
- Lambda Pi Chi (Pi Chis)
- Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi)
Scholarships:
Professional Organizations:
Publications:
- Corporette
- HerAgenda.com - Events, scholarships, conferences, internships and job opportunities for young women.
- LeanIn.org- Articles and resources discussing the challenges women face in the workplace and beyond.
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The UD Career Center is part of the Division of Student Life, which advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.