Career Services is dedicated to providing an inviting environment where students are empowered to pursue a lifelong career. We celebrate students of all identities as we strive to help individuals feel confident in their career decision-making journey. Career Services is committed to cultivating a community that is inclusive and reflects the diverse background and experiences of Elms College and the surrounding communities.
Career Services denounces and stands against racism. We stand in solidarity with and support Black Lives. We aspire to the highest standards of social responsibility as an office and are committed to instilling values of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice through career education.
The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph strongly condemns the police-killing of another black man on the streets of our nation. Our hearts are breaking as we mourn with the family and friends of George Floyd, as well as Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, David McAtee, and all the others who have lost loved ones to law enforcement violence.
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Within each identity group, students will have the ability to understand the intersection between their identity and their career development journey. The information provided is not an exhaustive list, please free free to contact Career Services with any additional recommendations and resources you find valuable.
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Asian Career Network connects job applicants with companies recruiting qualified Asian American professionals across a broach range of industries.
Professional Diversity Network provides diverse communities with a trusted professional network, which pairs job seekers with employers who are serious about building a diverse workforce.
Professional Organizations
Asian American Business Development Center was established in New York City in 1994 to promote greater recognition of Asian American businesses' contributions to the general economy.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association is a national organization that aims to address those issues important to Asian Americans and Pacific Islander medical students.
National Association of Asian American Professionals is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through leadership development, professional networking, and community service.
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National Urban League Job Network is dedicated to helping Black students and young working professionals find employment opportunities by connecting them with employers nationwide.
Black Jobs features the latest well-paying job opportunities for African American job seekers from companies who are sincerely dedicated to diversity hiring to help reduce the high rate of unemployment in Black communities.
Professional Organizations
Black Career Women's Network is the leading career development platform for African-American women. Bridging the gap of support for professional development and mentor access by providing curated tools, resources, content, and a strong network.
National Association of Black Accountants is dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for Black accounting and finance professionals by providing leadership and technical training, as well as networking and career opportunities.
National Black Nurses Association serves as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations to ensure equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities, and improving health.
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Center for First-Generation Student Success serves as the premiere source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students.
I'm First is an initiative geared toward bringing first-generation college students together to share their stories and get access to resources to enhance their college preparedness and get advice from online mentors.
Professional Organizations
Young Invincibles is a paid, undergraduate fellowship program for first-generation college students to gain hands-on experience working on pressing economic issues facing young adults, helping to support research projects, policy initiatives, digital and traditional media strategies, on-the-ground organizing, issue advocacy campaigns, consulting, and beyond.
FirstGen Fellows is an organization that connects first-generation college students interested in civil rights and social justice to fellowship opportunities and an extensive network of alumni and participants.
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GoinGlobal contains a compilation of information including lists of employers with past records of sponsorship activity that are searchable using geographic and industry criteria. It also provides country career guides and job search resources for more than 120 worldwide locations.
MyVisaJobs.com is an online portal for international students seeking employment opportunities in the United States. Myvisajobs.com will match your skills and background to U.S. employers. It also provides an annual H1B Visa Report that shows which employers sponsored, for what positions, and in which cities and states.
Professional Organizations
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LATCareers is the industry leader for the recruitment of Bilingual Latinos & Latino Diversity in the U.S. They have the only nationally scalable Latino Recruitment platform for both Digital and Career Fairs with coverage in 90 U.S. cities.
iHispano provides career-related resources and job postings for Hispanic and bilingual professionals, where job seekers can browse job listings, post their resume, and find key career tips and employer information.
Professional Organizations
Hispanic/Latino Professional Association matches the nation's top Hispanic/Latino talent with America's best organizations by identifying and listing quality organizations that are currently hiring and have a commitment to diversity and the Hispanic/Latino community.
American Society of Hispanic Economist promotes the vitality of Hispanics in the economics profession through education, service, and excellence, conducts research on economic and policy issues affecting U.S. Hispanic communities and the nation as a whole.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses represents the voice of Hispanic nurses by advancing safe and quality healthcare in Hispanic communities, and by promoting and advocating for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.
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Human Rights Campaign: LGBTQ Professionals and Student Associations in this article you will find a listing of LGBTQ Professional and Student Associations, broke down by industry.
Human Right Campaign Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer employers
National Center for Transgender Equality accepts rolling applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer internships for undergraduate, graduate, and law students.
Professional Organizations
Out Professionals is the nation's leading LGBT non-profit network, with close to 1,000 members and over 5,000 email subscribers representing dozens of different work backgrounds and some 600 companies.
American Medical Student Association
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the LGBT community, the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses.
American Medical Student Association is dedicated to combating sexism and heterosexism, and to assuring equal access to medical care and equality within medical education.
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Professional Organizations
National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association is committed to improving the health and well-being of the American Indian and Alaska Native people through advancements in healthcare and partnerships with nursing schools and hospitals nationwide.
National Indian Education Association advances comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians by promoting educational sovereignty, supporting continuing use of traditional knowledge and language, and improving educational opportunities and results in communities.
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Anti-Defamation League Religious Accommodations Fact Sheet. The Anti-Defamation League produced this Religious Accommodation in the Workplace Fact Sheet to inform job-seekers and employees on their rights with regard to their religion.
Religious Discrimination and Accommodation in the Federal Workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management's site on Religious Discrimination and Accommodation in the Federal Workplace includes factsheets related to individual rights regarding religion in the workplace.
Professional Organizations
Christian Business Network is a network of Christ-followers striving to prosper in professions, establish trustworthy connections, serve people with excellence, and maximize God-given potential. They seek to build a global community of Christian professionals known to be trustworthy in character, professional in conduct, faithful in commitments, exceptional in service, and loyal to Christ.
Muslim Urban Professionals. Since 2006 Muslim Urban Professionals members have strived to empower and advance Muslim professionals in their careers and communities. They achieve this mission by offering professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, and in-person and online support.
Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph, In the late of 1970s or early 1980s, the academic vice president of the colleges founded by the various American congregations of Sisters of St. Joseph began meeting at their regular professional meetings. They shared ideas and supported one another's efforts to deepen the mission and heritage of the Sisters of St. Joseph at their institutions.
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Workforce Recruitment Program, The U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce Recruitment Program connects employers with highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities.
JAN (Job Accommodation Network): Guide to Requesting & Negotiating Reasonable Accommodations, review a summary of some of the most frequent issues that employees have regarding accommodations and ADA compliance.
Disabled Person is a job search site with a built-in resume builder service for people with disabilities.
Lime Connect represents the largest network of high potential university students and professionals who happen to have disabilities in the world.
Professional Organizations
National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation and contributions of America's 57 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life, and focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.
Disability:IN is the leading non-profit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide with a goal to expand opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a national cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the over 60 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
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Employer Fact Sheet on DACA. This Employer Fact Sheet on DACA has useful information on how to complete the required I-9 Form for Employment Eligibility. All employees must submit an acceptable document that establishes identity and employment authorization.
Citizen Path has information on their website regarding employment rights with DACA.
Professional Organizations
American Immigration Council has information about obtaining an ITIN, various visa programs, and articles.
Immigrants Rising, formerly Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC), empowers undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional, and policy transformation.
United We Dream is the national organization fighting to empower people to develop their leadership, their organizing skills, and to develop our own youth-led campaigns to fight for justice and dignity for immigrants and all people.
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Breakline helps veterans, women, and people of color pivot into compelling careers in the tech industry.
Recruit Military is a website that compiles information about upcoming career fairs for veterans and service members, both virtually and throughout the United States.
HigherEd Military is a resource to the military connected community at colleges and universities.
Professional Organizations
Student Veterans of America has a mission focused on empowering student veterans, Student Veterans of America (SVA) is committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom.
Hiring Our Heroes launched in March 2011 as a nationwide effort to connect veterans, service members, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities.
Real Warriors Campaign promotes a culture of support for psychological health by encouraging the military community to reach out for help whether coping with the daily stresses of military life, or concerns like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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BOLD Women's Leadership Network focuses on facilitating opportunities for women's career development and networking through scholarship funding, programming, and post-graduation fellowships.
InHerSight allows you to examine hundreds of women-rated companies and read reviews regarding employment and more.
Professional Organizations
American Business Women's Association mission is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and other grow personally and professionally.
Women in Technology (WIT) has the sole aim of advancing women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom.
International Association of Women is a network that connects women with other professionals, offers job opportunities, professional development events, and other resources.