Resources for BIPOC Students
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Job Search
How to Determine if an Employer Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Read the Career Center Chronicles post on how students can determine an organization’s commitment to workplace diversity during the job or internship search.
DiversityJobs.com – For job seekers, DiversityJobs.com provides an easy online job search experience, as well as free career advice ranging from interview tips and job fair etiquette to how to prepare a great resume.
National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects more than 7,300 college career services professionals at nearly 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide and nearly 3,000 university relations and recruiting professionals representing more than 900 corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that serve this community.
Top 50 Companies for Diversity – Beginning in 2001, The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity is the leading assessment of diversity management in corporate America. The results are derived exclusively from corporate survey submissions from companies with at least 750 employees in the U.S. Companies are evaluated within the context of their own industries.
Workplace Diversity – WorkplaceDiversity.com is an experienced job-board for corporate recruiters who are seeking experienced diverse candidates. For job seekers, you can find resources and tools to help connect with employers across multiple career fields.
Scholarships, Fellowships and Internships for Students of Color
The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority young people in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
The LAGRANT Foundation seeks to enhance the academic and professional development of undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career and professional development workshops, mentors and internships.
SEO’s mission is to place underrepresented students of color into paid summer internships. SEO places interns in banking, private equity, corporate leadership, law, non-profit and other business sectors. Students receive competitive pay, rigorous training, support through mentors, and broad access to full-time professionals and industry leadership.
The Getty Foundation aims to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts. The program provides funding for internships at cultural organizations across Los Angeles.
The T. Howard Foundation is an internship program for minority students interested in the multimedia and entertainment industry. In addition to a full-time paid summer internship, it also provides interns with networking opportunities, professional development training, scholarships, and mentors.
The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program provides a career exploration opportunity for diverse undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 in historic preservation/cultural resources work. The program places interns with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations.
Job Boards, Professional Associations and other Career Resources for Specific Populations and Identities
Asian/Pacific American
The NAAAP a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian and Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking. It offers a diverse range of professional development programs including a career center and job board.
A directory of links to Asian Pacific American organizations, many with career sites of their own. The links also include website and contact information for networking and internship and job search purposes.
Black/African American
Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected by Monster.
The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find employment opportunities.
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. It manages various scholarship, fellowship, and internship programs.
Hispanic/Latinx
Learn more about a congressional internship program in D.C.
A compilation of internship and job boards sponsored by the association, which represents more than 400 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, and Spain.
A compilation of links to the leading Hispanic and Latino professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected by Monster.
A job board sponsored by the Professional Diversity Network.
A job board sponsored by LATCareers.com.
A source for connecting Hispanic and Latino bilingual job seekers with recruiters searching for skilled diversity candidates.
Indigenous/Native American
A list of 21 organizations and professional associations serving the Native American community.
A list of job opportunities submitted by employers that are American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native businesses, governments, or organizations. It also includes opportunities submitted by organizations seeking Native American applicants.
A job search database for Native American job seekers which includes Tribal and Non-Tribal companies across the nation.
A magazine for Native Americans in higher education that includes a job board.