African American/Black Students & Alumni : Career Support Resources

The Online Career Service Teams goal is enhancing the career preparation cycle to ensure that Black students and alumni receive the knowledge and career information they need to secure stable, high-paying jobs in the future workforce.

The workforce is increasingly diverse and employers, advanced educational programs, and other organizations are seeking students and graduates from a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Below you will find a listing of additional jobs, opportunities and programs that seek diverse candidates or emphasize diversity:

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Career Resources

New to coding? Start here with Codecademy courses, and learn programming fundamentals that can be helpful for any language you …

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LinkedIn Learning

Creating Change: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Taught by Kimberly Bryant
Issues surrounding diversity have troubled the technology industry for years. While tech giants have the ability to architect often thrillingly…

Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion

Taught by Madecraft
With five different generations all serving in today’s distributed workforce, you need to know how to collaborate with colleagues of…

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Taught by Pat Wadors
Diversity is having a culture that values uniqueness: people of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, and races. Inclusion means inviting diverse…

Advocating for Change in Your Organization

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
Becoming an advocate is not a passive act. Rather, it is a skill that can be learned and improved on…

Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion

Taught by Chris Taylor
Whenever you look for a job, you probably have a list of “wants” for your new position. In addition to…

Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion

Taught by Vernā Myers
Every organization knows that talent makes the difference in how well it can execute on its mission and goals. To…

Mindfulness, Diversity, and the Quest for Inclusion

Taught by Chill Anywhere
Diversity exists in all areas of life. Fostering an environment of understanding, awareness, and growth is vital for your workplace.…

Advancing Women of Color: Go from the First and Few to the Many

Taught by Deepa Purushothaman
Women of color are leaving the workforce at heightened rates, and the usual strategies for advancement can set women up…

Navigating AI Through an Intersectional DEI Lens

Taught by Nika White
What happens at the intersection of DEI and AI? How can AI be harnessed for social justice? Join instructor Nika…

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Tuesday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Wednesday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Thursday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm ET
Friday 8:00 am- 7:30 pm ET