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Diversity Resources

The Springfield College Career Center is committed to supporting students, alumni and employers from all backgrounds and perspectives and recognizes the complexities of identity and career development. Below are resources you may find useful.

The Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service is a dynamic nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation of Americans into federal service and by transforming the way government works.

IT Diversity Careers

IT Diversity Careers is a job resource that connects IT professionals and employees. 

Diversity Central – Resources for Cultural Diversity at Work

Resources for diversity at work guides you forward toward diversity-friendly employers.

DiversityJobs.com

Job websites for African-Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, women, veterans, the disabled, members of the LGBT community, and other minority groups.

Equal Opportunity Publications

Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP) has a portfolio of seven national career magazines, a diversity website, online job board, and career expositions for women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities.

Gettinghired.com

This resource partners with employers who are interested in hiring and retaining the best-qualified job seekers with disabilities for their company’s workforce.

IMDiversity Career Center

Career site dedicated to providing jobs for minorities, females and other diversity job seekers looking for career employment,

INROADS

The Mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.

Monster Job Search: Diversity and Inclusion

Monster's diversity and inclusion recruitment solution allows you to enhance your job postings by distributing your job on our growing network of diversity employers.

 

African-American Resources

There is a wealth of information available in the following links. Click on any of the links and you may find jobs, career information, resume tips and postings, or internships. Some links will offer information about colleges, and professional organizations with student membership. Along with this information you can find information about businesses and other organizations with special interest in the African-American population.

African American Village on IMDiversity.com

Career website dedicated to providing jobs for minorities, females and other diversity job seekers looking for career employment. Ability to search a diversity job bank, post a resume and apply for vacancies. 

Diversity Employers

The goal of Diversity Employers is to provide you with access to the largest database of equal opportunity employers committed to workplace diversity.

Black Enterprise

Black Enterprise is a monthly magazine that describes itself as the "premier business news and investment resource for African-Americans

Black Equal Opportunity Employment Journal

This site provides information to African Americans about employment opportunities, career training programs, and higher education scholarships and grants.

Nemnet.com

This national resource organization helps connect minority students with jobs in education.

INSIGHT Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity successfully connects employers to the most highly qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, medical condition or history, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation.

Asian-American and Pacific Islander Resources

These following links will provide you information about Asian culture, and various Asian-Americans professional organizations. Also available is the opportunity to search for jobs, either bilingual jobs in Asia or jobs and internships in the United States.

National Association of Asian American Professionals

The National Association of Asian American Professionals is a nonprofit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian and Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking.

Asian American Village on IMDiversity.com

INSIGHT Into Diversity successfully connects employers to the most highly qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, medical condition or history, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation.

Asian American Journalist Association

Mission is to provide a means of association and support among Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists, and to advance AAPI journalists as news managers and media executives.

Latino/Latina Resources

The following resources are available for the Latino/Latina population encompass many subjects. There are job listings, resume postings, and information about job fairs. You will find information about interviewing, careers, and professional organizations.

Hispanic-American Village 

INSIGHT Into Diversity successfully connects employers to the most highly qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, medical condition or history, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation.

Jobs for Hispanics, Latinos

Provides technology, tools, and resources help you connect with employers that recognize the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment.

LatPro

Spanish bilingual and Hispanic jobs and job search engines since 2006.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) commenced in 1988 with a vision to be the premier Hispanic business organization for Hispanic business professionals. Dedicated to increasing the number of Hispanics graduating with MBAs, NSHMBA opens doors for Hispanic talent by sourcing leadership positions, securing job placement and enhancing professional development.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science

SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.

Saludos Web 

Specializes in joining the Hispanic bilingual professional with companies looking for diversity in the workplace.

LatCareers

LATCareers.com is the industry leader for the recruitment of Bilingual Latinos and Latino diversity in the United States. As a niche job board, we have the only nationally scalable Latino Recruitment platform for both digital and career fairs with coverage in 90 US Cities. 

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Out and Equal Workplace Advocates 

Out and Equal is dedicated to workplace equity and inclusion and provides toolkits and guides, events, resources, and programs to support those who identify as LGBTQIA+ or who are dedicated to inclusivity.

Out for Work

Out for Work provides development, evaluation, initiation, and implementation of career plans and opportunities for LGBTQ+ students.

Work Place Diversity

Tools to help candidates at all levels elevate their search. 

Human Rights Campaign Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index is updated every year and can be utilized as a “benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent” to the LGBTQIA+ community. The Human Rights Campaign also provides multiple resources available for more information on inclusivity.


myGwork
Business community for LGBTQIA+ professionals, including students and employers with a focus on inclusivity and equality.

NACE Community: LGBT Resources (article)

Article with links to career resources for those identifying as LGBTQIA+.

Middle Eastern Resources

Job Middle East

Search for jobs in the Middle East by job category

Great source for announcements across the Middle East and north Africa, with some additional coverage of other countries. Bayt.com maintains 12 regional offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Kuwait, Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca, Doha, Dubai, Eastern Province, Jeddah, Manama, and Riyadh, and contact information for all is available.

Guardian Jobs

Site enables you access the latest jobs in the Middle East. You can view and apply with Guardian Jobs. Find a job in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and more. Site also includes job search advice.

Native American Resources

These Native American resources contain a wealth of information. The sites have information about jobs, internships, colleges, educational programs, professional organizations, and financial aid.

Native American Village

IMDiversity.com, the One-Stop Career and Self-Development Site Devoted to Serving the Cultural and Career-Related Needs of Underrepresented Minorities.

Morris K. Udall Foundation 

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation is a federal agency providing programs to promote leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Congressional Internships are available for Native American Students.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science

SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.

Native American Jobs

Native American Jobs mission is to help Job Seekers find the job of their dreams in their home area or nationwide.  Native American Jobs.com provides diversity and indigenous employment.

Women’s Resources

The following resources provide a variety of resources available to support women as they search for jobs and advance their careers. The following links contain information about a number of different subjects. The sites have information about various careers, the military, career planning, resumes, and interviewing. There are job listings and resume posting sites. You can also find information about childcare and some other things that are of concern to working women. Among the sites you will be able to find top companies for women to work for and woman’s related organizations.

American Association of University Women

The American Association of University Women has a long history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the U.S. and around the globe. It is one of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women.

Career Women

This site connects qualified Career Women with professional opportunities.

U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau

This portal offers information and resources about women accessing higher-paying careers in transportation, construction and protective services.

Women's Job List

Women’s Job List matches thousands of job seekers with diversity-minded employers.

International Student Resources

H1B Visa Support

A guide to H1B visas and U.S. visa sponsorship.

International Financial Aid

Financial aid, scholarship and grant information for international students and U.S. students looking to study abroad.

International Student

A resource guide for those studying in the U.S. featuring American culture.

MyVisaJobs

Featuring H1B visa reports (by state) and job search tool from top visa sponsors.

U.S. Immigration Support

Online guide to U.S. visas, green cards and citizenship.

Disability Resources

Job Accommodation Network

Job Accommodation Network provides information about the ADA and accommodations, as well as individualized advice.

The Viscardi Center

This website provides resources, emerging leading internship program information, and a job search engine.

AbilityJobs

A job board for individuals with disabilities.

AAAS

Entry-point program with paid Internships in STEM fields for students with disabilities.

GettingHired

A job search engine for people with disabilities.

American Foundation for the Blind

The American Foundation for the Blind offers a job board and resources for blind and visually impaired.

Disability.gov

Resources for all aspect of life with one devoted specifically to employment issues.

Veterans Resources

Veterans' Guide to Getting Hired

Job links and resources for veterans.

O*Net Online

O*Net Online Military Crosswalk provides search codes or titles from the Military Occupational Classification (MOC).

VetSuccess

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resource for careers.

G.I. Jobs

G.I. Jobs features job finder, a pay calculator, and more.

Hire A Hero

Hire a Hero is a networking site that provides employment services specifically geared toward meeting the employment needs of returning military members and their families.

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Services

The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service.

Lucas Group

The Lucas Group is a professional recruiting firm that works with veterans.

USAJobs

This federal job site provides tutorials on how to get a federal job and, as well as a Feds Hire Vets publication.

Veteran's Job Exchange

Jobs, links, and a customizable job search agent.

Recruit Military

This website provides job search information, job fair listings, and offers advice.

Vet Jobs

Vet Jobs provides job listings and is endorsed by several veterans’ organizations.

ClearanceJobs

For jobs that require a specific clearance, employers use this to find already cleared candidates.

Job Opportunities for Disabled Veterans

This site provides job opportunities for disabled American veterans.

TAOnline

Careers for individuals who are transitioning from military roles.

MilitaryHire

A job search engine and resources.

Veterans Enterprise

Veterans enterprise provides articles for veterans looking for jobs, as well as a job search function.

Education Resources and Job Sites

Resources

Massachusetts Department of Education 

Information on resources, educational technology and programs.

Top School Jobs

Find education administrative jobs (e.g., superintendent, school principal, director of curriculum) and other school administration jobs in the United States.

SchoolSpring

Access 73,195 teaching jobs and more education jobs.

Carney Sandoe

A source for qualified teaching and administrative candidates. 

Teacher.org

Information on teacher preparation programs and tips on how to pass the required state examinations.

K-12Jobs

Discover 88,606 jobs from 3,167 school districts nationwide.

USTeach

USTeach has a personal set of tools, with online jobs and information for people seeking education careers. You are able to manage your search, postings, data, and careers related efforts.

Search Associates

Search Associates has helped more than 30,000 educators find jobs at top international schools.

CT REAP

Connecticut REAP is a free service designed to help educators find new and exciting teaching jobs, administrative jobs, and other related service positions in Connecticut.

NJ Teaching Jobs

NJSchoolJobs is the leading advertiser of educational job opportunities throughout New Jersey.

NY Online Application System for Educators

Candidates are able to apply to specific positions using one application and/or have an option of granting all participating school districts access to their application.

Teachers-Teachers

Teachers-Teachers.com is a free service designed to help educators find new and exciting teaching jobs, administrative jobs, and other related service positions.

NationJOB

NationJOB works closely with local, regional and national educational employees to create a list of job openings for educators.

National Employment Minority Network

Nemnet, a national diversity recruitment and consulting firm, is committed to assisting schools and organizations in the recruitment and retention of diverse teachers, administrators, and coaches.

National Association of Independent Schools

The National Association of Independent Schools is a non-profit membership association that provides services to more than 1,800 schools.

Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

The mission of the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Educationis to support and inspire educators in their quest for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to help all learners understand, appreciate and care for their environment.

Ace Your Teacher Interview Blog

A blog for prospective teachers that provides them with vital information essential for successful teacher interviews and careers.

Job Sites

Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse 

Education Week

K-12Jobs 

USTeach 

Teachers Job Board 

Education America 

The Education Group 

Education and Teaching Jobs 

Teacher Jobs 

Education World 

Jobs in Education 

National Employment Minority Network 

Federal Job Resources

Working for the United States Government is very rewarding and prestigious. By exploring the several links below, you will quickly find many reasons why you would want to become employed with the Federal Government. By reviewing the following websites, you will learn about the various employment opportunities that exist, learn more about the application process, helpful resume suggestions, and the Federal Government's selection and hiring processes, in addition to many other valuable tools and resources.

According to USAJobs.gov, "The nation's largest employer wants you to: address the tough challenges that our country is facing today. Contribute to projects that affect the lives of over 300 million people. Help make a difference." In addition, "Explore a career with the Federal Government and enjoy all of the great rewards of being a government employee; meaningful, challenging work, flexible work schedules, mobility, training and development, student loan repayment, competitive salary, great benefits, comprehensive health coverage, job security, and generous vacation and leave policies."

Resume Resources

Job Search Resources

Federal Agency and Department Websites

General Information

Public Services Resources

Below you will find links to several national service programs/public service opportunities. By partaking in national service programs/public service opportunities, you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in other people's lives as well as yours. Involvement in such programs and opportunities also affords you the opportunity to gain valuable skills that will enhance future occupational endeavors and career paths. 
 

What is AmeriCorps?

"AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It’s a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." "Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. Whether your service makes a community safer, gives a child a second chance, or helps protect the environment, you’ll be getting things done through AmeriCorps!" Quoted from: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do
 

  • City Year

What is City Year?

"City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world.” “As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England. Just as important, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service.” Quoted from: http://cityyear.org/whatwedo.aspx
 

  • Peace Corps

http://www.peacecorps.gov/

What is Peace Corps?

"Peace Corps service is a life-defining leadership experience. Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource - its people. Volunteers serve in 77 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Peace Corps Volunteers live, learn, and work with a community overseas for 27 months, providing technical assistance in six program areas: education, youth and community development, health, business and information and communications technology, agriculture, and environment." Quoted from: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn

  • Teach For America:

"Teach For America provides a critical source of well-trained teachers who are helping break the cycle of educational inequality. These teachers, called corps members, commit to teach for two years in one of 39 urban and rural regions across the country, going above and beyond traditional expectations to help their students to achieve at high levels." Quoted from : https://www.teachforamerica.org/what-we-do

Click here for additional links to other resources and services programs.
 

  • The American Society for Public Administration

in partnership with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), created this free public website to serve as a central source for job listings in public service and public administration. http://www.publicservicecareers.org/