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.
Some Facts, Stats, and Thoughts on Diversity and the World of Work
The CEO and Chair of Xerox Inc. shared her thoughts on diversity in companies:
"I'm convinced diversity is a key to success. Experience tells us that the most diverse companies -- companies ruled by a hierarchy of imagination and filled with people of all ages, races, and backgrounds -- are the most successful over time.
"Somehow, diversity breeds creativity. Maybe it's because people with different backgrounds challenge each other's underlying assumptions, freeing everybody from convention and orthodoxy.
"We provide a shining proof point that diversity in all its wonderful manifestations is good for business...good for our country...and good for people."
Source: Xerox.com
Top Multicultural Companies
Below are some examples of top multicultural companies according to Quintessential Careers.
- Applied Materials Inc.
- Hilton Hospitality Inc.
- Hyatt Corporation
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Levi Strauss and Co.
- Pepsico Inc.
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
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.