The Center for Career Development has compiled the following resources for diverse communities.
We hope that in addition to utilizing these resources, you will visit the Career Center and meet with a team member to talk individually about your career development.
Competitive Programs & Organizations (for multiple communities)
- Forte Foundation: programs for women motivated to rise up in business
- Undergrad Conferences:
- College to Business Leadership Conference
- College Fast Track to Finance Conference
- Women of Color College Leadership Conference
- MBA Events:
- MBA Forums
- MBA Leadership Conference
- MBA Financial Services FAST Track
- Undergrad Conferences:
- INROADS: mission is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership
- Jopwell: the leading career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals
- The Lime Network: an exclusive resource for university students, and professionals – including veterans – who happen to have disabilities
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT): MLT’s distinctive model provides the know-how, navigation systems and network to ensure talented underrepresented minorities are able to get on and stay on the path to senior leadership.
- Out for Undergrad: offers 4 unique conferences for high-achieving LGBTQ+ students
- O4U Business
- O4U Engineering
- O4U Marketing
- O4U Tech
- SEO Career: recruits and trains high achieving Black, Hispanic and Native American college students for challenging summer internships that lead to coveted full-time jobs
Arts, Media & Communication:
- AAAA Multicultural Advertising Internship Program
- AAAS Minority Science Writers Internship
- BRAG Summer Institute Program
- Getty Foundation Multicultural Undergraduate Internship
- Jon R. Tuttle Journalism and Production Minority Internship
- Kaiser Media Internship in Urban Public Health Reporting
- Smithsonian Research Fellowships and Internships
- T. Howard Foundation
Business Schools (B-Schools):
- Harvard Business School: Summer Venture in Management Program
- Wharton: Diversity Visit Days
Financial Services:
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch:
- Barclays:
- Undergraduate programs:
- MBA programs:
- Credit Suisse:
- Goldman Sachs:
- JP Morgan:
- Milliman:
- Morgan Stanley:
- UBS:
- Wells Fargo:
Management Consulting:
- Accenture: Student Empowerment Program
- Deloitte:
- McKinsey: Sophomore Diversity Leaders Program
Politics & Policy:
- Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership Internship Program (CAPAL)
- Congressional Black Caucus Internship Program
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Congressional Internship
- Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internship Program
- League of United Latin American Citizens Internships(LULAC)
- Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
- NCAI Wilma Mankiller Fellowship Program for Tribal Policy & Governance
Technology:
- APS/IBM Research Internships for Underrepresented Minority Students
- Google:
- Lesbians Who Tech + Allies New York Leadership Summit
- Quality Education for Minorities Internship Program
Resources to help you when evaluating employers:
Scholarships:
- 20 Great PhD Scholarships and Doctoral Grants for Minorities
- 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
- Margaret McNamara Education Grants (women from developing countries)
- Sallie Mae African American Scholarships
- Scholarships for African-American Students
- Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Job Websites:
- Diversity Employers
- Black Career Network
- African-American Hires
- Black Career Women’s Network
- The Blackworld Career Center
- Congressional Black Caucus
- IMDiversity
- Inroads Internship Program
- Jopwell
- SEO Careers
Publications:
- Black Equal EOE Journal – The Employment & Entrepreneur Magazine
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- The Black Perspective| African-American Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment for Jobs
- Pivot Magazine
Professional Organizations:
- Black Enterprise
- 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)
- National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA)
- National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters
- National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
- 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:
Scholarships:
- 25 Great Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander Students
- ABA Foundation (travel & tourism)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- GE/LNESC Scholarship (Business & Engineering)
- Scholarships offered to Asian Americans
- South Asian Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
- University HQ
Job Websites:
Publications:
- Asian and American Leadership Styles: How are they Unique
- Army Allows South Asian Sikh Community Permanent Exemptions to Wear Beards and Turbans and Hijabs
- 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
- Goldsea
Professional Organizations:
- Asia for Educators: Geography/Arts/Religions for Students
- East-West Center: Asia Pacific Leadership Program
- National Association of Asian American Professionals-(NAAAP)
- 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:
Scholarships:
Job Websites:
Publications:
- First-Generation Student Data
- Career Development of First-Generation College Students: Pioneers in Our High Schools
- First in the Family: Your College Years
Professional Organizations:
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
- Center for First-Generation Student Success
- First-Gen Fellows
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:
- Convict Criminology
- 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:
Scholarships:
- $500 scholarship for Asian American and Pacific Islander students
- ABA Foundation (travel & tourism)
- American Indian Education Fund
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Comprehensive Scholarship Guide for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students
- Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc.
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- 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:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Indian Education
- Indian Country Media Network
- Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Inroads Internships
- Jopwell
- National Council of American Indians
- Native American Jobs and Career Resources
- Native Hire
- RBC
- SEO Careers
- Smithsonian Native American Awards Program - Community Scholars
- USA Jobs Native American Resources
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- A.I.R Policy Center
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- 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 Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association
- National Congress of American Indians | Job Listings
- Native American Disability Law Center
- Native Americans for Community Action Inc.
- Native American Journalists Association
- Native Web — Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science
- U.S. Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs
State and Federal Laws:
Scholarships and Internships:
- Study a Bachelor’s in the USA Scholarship
- 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
- H1 Visa Jobs
- H1B Visa Sponsors Database
- International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)
- International Student
- My Visa Jobs
- OPT Nation
- Transitions Abroad Resource for Working Abroad
- U.S. Department of Labor's Certification Data Disclosure
- Zippia: Guide to Landing a Job as a Foreign Student in the US
Professional Organizations:
- Immihelp
- Foreign Born:Best resource for entering and living in the USA
- Y-Axis: Life Abroad Resources
State and Federal Law:
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
- 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:
- Latino Professionals Employment Resource Website
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
- iHispano: Jobs and Careers for Latino Professionals
- Inroads Internships
- Jopwell
- Latinx Alliances | Teach for Americas
- Saludos (Connecting Bilingual Job Seekers with Companies)
- SEO Careers
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- National Hispanic Council on Aging
- National Society for Hispanic Professionals
- National Council of La Raza
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- Latin Business Association
- Lat Pro — Jobs for Hispanic, Latino, Spanish, or Portuguese Bilinguals
- Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies | Culture Marketing Council (AHAA)
- HACU – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)
- Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association
- National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic & Native Americans in Science
- Latinos in Science and Engineering
- National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- National Hispanic Medical Association
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
- National Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Social Workers
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- The National Institute for Latino Policy
- University of Southern California | Tomás Rivera Policy Institute
- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
State and Federal Laws:
Scholarships:
- Financial Aid for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community
- LGBT Community Scholarships
- Financial Aid Links for LGBT Students
Job Websites:
- Pro Gay Jobs
- Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
- Out For Work
- Simply Hired
- LGBT Careerlink
- LGBT Connect
- Ford GLOBE
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
- Out Professionals
- Pro Gay Jobs
- The Transgender Job Bank
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP)
- National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
- American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER)
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
- Out for Undergrad: Business Conference
- Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
- Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (GMLA)
- Lambda Legal
- GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders
- Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
- National LGBTQ Taskforce
- Out Professionals — Gay and Lesbian Networking
- Pride at Work: AFL-CIO
- True Colors Fund
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
- National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
State and Federal Law:
Scholarships:
- 10 Scholarships for Arab Students Who Want to Study Abroad
- Fadel Educational Foundation Scholarships
- Islamic Society of North America Scholarships
- Islamic Scholarship Fund
- Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Awards
- Scholarships for Muslim Women
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
- National Muslim Law Students Association
- Orange County Islamic Foundation
State and Federal Laws:
Scholarships and Internships:
- EduBirdie: 30 Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
- Essay on Time
- JC Runyon Foundation
- Organization for Autism Research
- Rise
- University HQ
Job Websites:
- Ability Job
- AbilityLinks
- ADDA Workplace Committee
- Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
- Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
- Disabled Person
- Getting Hired
- Hire Potential
- JobAccess
- JAN — Job Accommodation Network
- New York Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- National Business & Disability Council
- Project Hired
- Recruit Disability Job Board
- Workforce Recruitment Program
Publications:
- Novorésumé Disability Career Guide
- Ability Magazine
- ADDitude Podcasts
- ADDitude Webinars
- A Guide to Job Interviews for Students With Asperger’s and ASD
- Blog: List of Helpful Resources for Students With Disabilities
- College Choice
- Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace
- Disabled Magazine
- EARN (Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
- 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
- We Connect Now
- 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:
- Act On a Dream
- Act On a Dream: Scholarship Database
- DACA Workers Rights Guide
- Immigrants Rising
- Law: The Dream Bar Association
- The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)
- My Undocumented Life: Graduate School Student Resources
- NAKASEC: Scholarship Directory
- Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) Latino Medical Student Association
- Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students
- Undocublack Network
Scholarships:
- AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
- AMVETS Scholarship
- Ankin Law Military Scholarship
- Army Women’s Foundation
- FRA Education Foundation Scholarship
- Lint Center Scholarships
- Scholarship System for Veterans & Families
- Troops to Teachers
- University HQ
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship
- Wings Over America (Children & Spouses of Veterans)
Job Websites:
- 100,000 Jobs Mission
- Careers & Employment at vets.gov
- Clearance Jobs
- Corporate Gray — Connecting Employers to Veterans
- Department of Defense — Veterans
- Diversity Working
- GI Jobs
- Hire a Hero
- Hire Heroes USA
- Hire Veterans
- Military Friendly Employers
- Military Hire
- Military Times — Career Resources and Military/Civilian Jobs
- Recruit Military
- Silent Professionals
- USA Jobs - Veterans
- Veterans Guide to Cybersecurity Jobs
Publications:
Professional Organizations:
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- DAV: Disabled American Veterans
- American Corporate Partners
- Call of Duty Endowment
- Farmer — Veteran Coalition
- Helmets to Hardhats
- Hire Heroes USA
- Job Accommodation Network (veterans)
- Veteran’s Corporation
- Veteran’s Enterprise
- Veteran’s Transition Franchise Initiative
- Wounded Warrior Project
State and Federal Laws and Policies:
Scholarships:
- AAUW
- Westchester County (NY) Branch 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 (Employers Actively Recruiting Women)
- Coding Resources for Women at Every Stage in Their Career
- Feminist Majority Foundation
- Job and Company Reviews for Women
- She Runs It Job Bank
- Women for Hire
- Women’s Job List
Publications:
- 42 Resources for Women in Leadership and Business
- A Business Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
- Career Contessa
- The Glasshammer
- Changing the Curve: Women in Computing
- Corporette
- Catalyst
- Women in Business & Industry
- A Guide for Women in STEM Closing the Gender Gap
- Guide to Salary Negotiation
- Gender Pay Gap: Cities With the Highest and Lowest Income Inequality
Professional Organizations:
- American Medical Women’s Association
- American Association of University Women
- Association for Computing Machinery — Women in Computing
- Association for Women in Computing
- American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA)
- 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)
- Grace Institute
- IEEE Women in Engineering
- Institute for Women’s Policy Research
- Financial Women’s Association
- 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:
- Employment Protections For Workers Who Are Pregnant Or Nursing
- Gender Equality Policies in the USA
- Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
- Title IX and Sex Discrimination
- The Equal Pay Act of 1963
- U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau (Resources and Updates)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Whistleblower Protection Programs
- Women in the American Workforce
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