Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students seek our support as they pursue their individual interests, which are often foregrounded or influenced by the identities they hold. They come to us with diverse backgrounds and we recognize that marginalized identities may face more significant obstacles. Systemic injustices may include safety concerns, pay inequities, a lack of representation and community, a lack of interaction with the professional world and career knowledge, hesitance to network, and financial barriers.
We believe that all Hamilton students are immensely talented and capable of thriving in whatever career path they choose. We teach students how to leverage a variety of experiences and skills, either unconventional or nontraditional. The Career Center is committed to ensuring students have the best possible experiences within the College and in the workplace. It is our goal to continue weaving DEI throughout all facets of our work.
Generalized Diversity Resources
Many organizations and opportunities define “diversity” broadly as a means to welcome all sorts of people with marginalized identities, offering a variety of stories and resources.
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
All ethnic and racial identities deserve to be represented within all industries and opportunities. Racial and ethnic diversity is key for success although there can be barriers to entry due to current racist systems. These resources are a means to highlight resources and uplift the experiences of each identity within the workplace in order to provide community and support.
International Students
International students bring valuable global perspectives but may need extra support to find employers, navigate various immigration systems, and discover where they would like to go next.
LGBTQ+
Safety, comfort, and authenticity within the workplace may be concerns of students and alumni who identify as LGBTQ+, which is why resources exist to hopefully ease the process and inform those who worry about how they will be treated in the workplace.
First Generation College Students
The needs of first gen students may vary but can include limited knowledge of career search and professional life nuances as well as increased difficulty in finding a network to support career mobility.
People with Disabilities
To ensure the success and dignity of people with disabilities, factors like accessibility and disclosure concerns may play a role.
Undocumented and DACA Students
Everyone should have access to a safe, well-paying job regardless of citizenship status.
Women
Professional standards were made within a patriarchal society and gender inequalities remain a concern.
Resources
- Diversity Employers
Job Search Employer Profile - Forbes' America's Best Employers for Diversity
Employer Profiles/Info - Equal Opportunity Publications
Employer Ratings Magazine - BRAG summer internship
program for students of color in the business of fashion - Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program
must be in pursuit of a science related degree tuition scholarship for all degrees past HS - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
Internship program to help with graduate school - SPURS: A biomedical research program
Mission train next generation of healthcare professionals - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases STEP-UP Program
Hands on research for undergraduates - Research Experiences for Undergraduates in the Basic Sciences, Genomics, and Biochemistry
Internship experience mentorship experience - NIDDK Diversity Summer Research Training
Summer research experience - Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program
Internship program - NPS Academy
Internship program - Mosaics in Science
Internship program - Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Internship program - BOLD Internship Program
Internship program - Cornell Engineering
Internship program - Broad Summer Research Program
Internship program - Cincinnati Children's Biomedical Research Internship for Minority Students
Internship program - Advancing Research Internship for Undergraduate Women and Minorities
Internship program - Aspen Institute William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Internship program - T Howard Foundation Internship program
Internship program Media and entertainment - Lee and Low
Multicultural book publisher - Graduate Newspaper Fellowship for Minorities
Fellowship program - Production Assistant Training Program
Internship program for low income NYC students - Academy GOLD
Internship program Entertainment - Pritzker School of Medicine Summer Pathways Program
Internship program - NIDA Summer Research Internship Program
Internship program - National Blood, Heart, and Lung Programs
Training and Career Development - Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
Internship program - Global Health Disparities Research Training Program
Internship program - Duke Summer Research Opportunity Program
Internship program - Diversity Summer Health Related Research Education Program
Internship program - Federal Diversity Internship Initiative
Internship program - PPIA Junior Summer Institute
Internship program Public Policy - Minority Access' National Diversity & Inclusion Internship Program
Internship program - The Strong Museum of Play Diversity Internship
Internship program - Project Involve: Diverse Filmmakers
Internship program - Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internships
Internship program - Bright Research Group
Internship program Social impact and community health - APSA Diversity Fellowship
Fellowship program Internship program - PhD Scholarships
Scholarship list - Power to Fly
Networking platform - Google Scholarships
Scholarship list - Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Education grants - American Geosciences Institute
Geosciences graduate school - Grants for Women
Grants for career success - Coding for Women at Every Stage of Their Career
Coding guide - AAUW International Fellowships
Graduate school for non-U.S. citizens who identify as women - Workplace Diversity
Job search - Jopwell
Job search Support for people with diverse identities - Changing the Curve: Women in Computing
Informative Article
- Asian Media Group
Marketing Agency - Tribal College Journal
Job Board - Career Pathways
Career Resource Document - National Association of Asian American Professionals
Job board
- Black Career Women (BCW)
Mentoring Blog Job Search - The Black Perspective
- Black Enterprise
News Jobs Events - Black EOE Journal
Employer Ratings Articles Business Practices - Hack Diversity
Professional Development, Mentor, and Internship Match Applications open in July Boston and NYC - SEO Career
Career Program Development Program Internship Match 200 + partners - IMDiversity: African American Village
Job posting - Black Career Network
Job Search best for banking, healthcare, government and STEM - National Coalition of 100 Black Women
Networking Organization - African American and Black Hires
Job search
- International Student Center
Job Board Working in the U.S. - Entrepreneurship Guide for Immigrants and Refugees
Small Business Advice - Y-Axis
No.1 Overseas Career Consultant and presumably the world’s largest B2C immigration firm - Immihelp
U.S. Immigration Help - International Career Blog
Career Advice - The International Advantage
Advice and blog - Common Cultural Barriers
Advice
- Hack Diversity
Internship match - Hispanic Outlook on Education
Advice Articles Rankings - Hispanic Network Magazine
Rankings Articles - Hispanic and Latinx Jobs
Job Board
- Human Rights Campaign Employee Resources
Federal Policies, articles on issues relating to being LGBTQ in the workplace, Employer Search Toolkits and Guides - Human Rights Campaign Equality Index
Rating companies and organizations - Out and Equal
Events Newsletters/Blogs/Stories Partnership with companies Dedicated to Workplace Awareness - LGBT Connect
Job board - Campus Pride Jobs
Job board - National Center for Transgender Equality
Information on Employment Rights ID Documents Center - Transgender in the Workplace
Other Resources/Links Guide - NACE Community: LGBTQ+ Resource List
- HRC: A Workplace Divided
A National Study on Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ+ Workers - Bisexual Visibility in the Workplace
A Report on Bi Visibility - Coming Out at Work
Guide to Coming Out at Work - How can I find an employer's nondiscrimination policy?
Guide to Nondiscrimination Policy - Who's Hiring
Web Series Hosted by HRC and Trans Can Work for transgender and nonbinary job seekers Provides opportunities and resources - Zippia
LGBTQ+ friendly jobs - Movement Advancement Project
Snapshot of LGBTQ equality by state - LGBTQ Bar
LGBTQ+ legal community Mailing list - How to Find a Truly Inclusive Place to Work
Article on Researching Employers as a member of the LGBTQ+ community - Practical Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Folks Navigating the Job Search Process
Article with Advice - 5 Ways Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Individuals Can Convey Their Pronouns of Choice at Work
Article with Advice - Flagship Scholarship
Graduate and doctoral degree scholarships - Lesbians Who Tech
Community Platform and Pride Summit - EAIE
European centre for expertise, networking and resources in the internationalization of higher education.
- Grant Competitions
Grants for minority owned businesses - American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Advancing indigenous people in STEM Professional organization - Tribal College Journal
Research platform Job board - Administration for Native Americans
Federal organization meant to support all Native Americans - Center for Native American Youth
Education and advocacy organization - Hanksville
Index of Native American resources - The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
Nonprofit organization - Native Startup
Based on Navajo and Hopi nations Nonprofit for Native American small businesses - Native American Journalists Association
Professional organization - SACNAS
Champion diversity in STEM - Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations
National Conference - Native Hire
Job Platform - First People's Fund
Nonprofit using art and culture to uplift Native American communities
- Immigrant Rising Resources
Entrepreneurship and Freelancing Resources - My Documented Life
Resources and Advice Blog - Navigating Grad School: A Resource Guide for Undocumented Students
Working towards and within grad school - Accommodations for Employees with Mental Health Conditions
From the Office of Disability Employment Policy - Working with a Mental Health Condition
Advice - Work without Limits
Job board
- AAUW
Graduate school fellowships and grants - Zonta International
Fellowships and grants for women in male dominated fields - Society of Women Engineers
Scholarships for graduate school - 42 Resources for Women in Business
LIST - Public Leadership Education Network
Empower and engage marginalized gender groups - In Her Sight
Rating companies Advice Blog - Fairygodboss
Career Mentorship Platform - Women of Color in Communications
Professional organization
- Disability Equality Index
Awards "Best Places to Work with a Disability" A Report on Disability Inclusion - Bender Consulting
Career Fairs - Our Ability
Organization dedicated to lowering the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities - A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
Advice - Job Applicants and the ADA
Advice - Disability Resources
Resources from the ADA - USA Jobs
Advice - Depression, PTSD, and Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace
Advice - EARN
An organization for inclusive workplace culture - Freelancing with a disability: Designing an accessible workspace
Advice - Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA
Advice - Employment with a Disability Guide
Advice - Entry Point! from American Association for the Advancement of Science
Program for STEM interested students with disabilities Internship - The Spectrum Careers
Job Board - Work Without Limits
Job seeker resources - The Lime Network
Community and professional development platform