Welcome To Diverse Communities!
At the Career Exploration Center, we strive to provide information and resources to assist students in the process of major exploration and career decision-making. This section of our website provides important career-related information to students from various underrepresented groups. Employment statistics, student insights and company information are featured for each of the communities.
While the CEC has chosen to organize this information into sections based on the various groups that are underrepresented in the university and many employment settings, we are fully aware that many students might identify with more than one of these underrepresented groups. We acknowledge the intersectionality of diverse groups and encourage you to come and discuss your unique career issues with a counselor.
For more information about career resources for underrepresented groups and presentations about how diversity impacts career decisions, please contact the CEC.
Resources
To get you started in your thinking about diversity and career, here are some examples of hands-on career exploration opportunities to be aware of. Also be sure to check our specific Diverse Community pages for more opportunities.
Humanity in Action
Five-week fellowship in one of six countries to develop expertise in minority rights. For sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates of all backgrounds, all majors and all academic disciplines.
Monster Diversity Leadership Programs
Opportunity to develop career skills in the realm of corporate diversity. For top-tier students of all backgrounds.
Microsoft Scholarships
Scholarships and paid internships in computer science for women, disabled students, and students of ethnicities currently underrepresented in the field of computer science and related technical fields, such as electrical engineering, math or physics.
NASA MUST Scholarship
Internships at NASA for physical science, technology, mathematics and engineering students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals from rural and low-income communities).
The Walters Art Museum
Paid summer internships in an art museum in areas, such as education, curatorial, public relations, development, and conservation science for students of populations underrepresented in the museum field.
T. Howard Foundation
Internships in the multimedia entertainment industry for women and students of color.
Publications
DiversityBusiness.com
News and articles related to diversity issues
Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology
Articles focusing on technical careers for groups traditionally underrepresented in technology
DiversityInc.com
On-line magazine addressing workplace issues of interest to diverse ethnicities, older workers, religious minorities, people with disabilities and women
Diversity Search
"Up close and Virtual" section covering success stories of business professionals
Diversity World
Newsletters and on-line discussion groups for people interested in employment and disability; on-line resources concerning diversity and employment
Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc.
Website for magazines, such as Equal Opportunity, Woman Engineer, Minority Engineer, CAREERS and the disABLED, Workforce Diversity, Hispanic CAREER WORLD, African American CAREER WORLD
IMDiversity.com
Articles on cultural issues as well as information on companies and jobs for women and various ethnic minorities
Statement of Inclusion
The CEC is dedicated to promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive community. We work with each student as an individual and recognize that career decisions are impacted by various personal, cultural, social, economic, and political contexts. By integrating these elements, each student’s ability to make major and career decisions is personalized and enhanced.