Resources for students related to diversity
As part of the GOALS Program, diversity can be a key component of career development. Therefore, each of the GOALS stages provides useful links providing relevant information to a variety of special populations. If you have favorite links to include in the special populations area, please forward the to us via e-mail at careerservices@uis.edu
General Diversity Resources
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- College & University Personnel Association
- National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
- America’s Job Exchange
- Hire Diversity
- Diversity Employers
- Minority Access, Inc.
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
- Bilingual Jobs
- Diversity.com
- Diversity Employers
- Hire Diversity
- INSIGHT Into Diversity
- Minority Access, Inc.
- Workplace Diversity
African American Student Resources
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- National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
- National Association of Black Journalists
- National Black MBA Association, Inc.
- National Medical Association
- INROADS – Mentoring and internships
- INROADS: Why be an intern? – What’s in it for you?
- FastWeb – Internship and Mentoring Programs for African American Students
- BlackStudents.com – Scholarships, jobs, internships and more for African American students
- Black Collegian Online – Search job postings and more
- African American Scholarships
- The Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools (CHBGS)
- Black Collegian Online
- Black Perspective
- Empower Me – African American Professional Women
- Mighty River – The Black Professional Networking Community
- National Black MBA
Asian American Student Resources
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- Asian American Architects and Engineers Association
- Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA)
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
- National Association of Asian MBAs
- US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- Asian-American Village – Careers and jobs, education, and more for Asian Americans
- Asian Life Job Board – Online job and internship board
- The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) – summer internships
- NAAAP – National Associate of Asian American Professionals mentoring and internship information
- Asian American Net – College Tests, Financial Aid, Grants & /Scholarships
- Asian/Asian-American/Pacific Islander Scholarships
- Asian American Journalist Association
- Asian American Village – Workplace and Employment Information
- Asian Life Online Job Board
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
Hispanic & Latino(a) Student Resources
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- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- National Hispanic Medical Association
- Prospanica - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- The National Association of Hispanic Journalists
- The Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), Inc
- Hispanic-American Village – Offers cultural, career, and community resource for all Latinos, Chicanos, and Hispanic-Americans with free job search
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement – Building Latino Careers
- iHispano.com – The Professional Latino Network –
- HACU National Internship Program – Hispanic Association of College and Universities
- CHCI Congressional Internship – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
- SACNAS – Devoted to Advancing Hispanics, Chicanos, and Native Americans in Science
- College Scholarships for Hispanic Students
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latino Scholars Network
- Hispanic-American Village – Careers, Employment, and Workplace Information
- Job Latino
- LATPRO – Spanish, Bilingual, and Hispanic Jobs
- Professional Latino Network
- Saludos – Hispanic Employment Service for Jobs and Workforce Diversity
Native American Student Resources
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- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Science & Engineering Society
- Association of American Indian Physicians
- Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
- Native American Journalists Association
- Smithsonian Internship
- National Park Service – internships connection with Native Americans
- National Congress of American Indians’ Internship Program
- Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS)
- NativeAmericanJobs.com – Job board
- College Horizons
- Native Forward Scholarship Search
- Native American Jobs
- NativeAmerican.jobs
- Native American Village – Careers, Employment, and Workplace Information
- Native American and Tribal Education, Jobs, and Economic Development
International Student Resources
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- Interstride
- International Student Job Search
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- International Applications to U.S. Graduate Schools
- Applying for US Grad Schools for International Students
- International Student Job Search
- International Student Obstacles
- Job Search Issues for International Students
LGBTQ Student Resources
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- Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- National Lesbian and Gay Bar Association
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
- GLAAD Internships and Fellowships – Career, fellowship, and internship opportunities at GLAAD
- Out for Work – A job and internship posting site
- NOGLSTP Programs and Resources – National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Internships
- Guide to College for LGBTQ Students
- Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Professionals
- LGBT CareerLink
- Out for Work
- Out Professionals
- Pro Gay Jobs
- CenterLink
- LGBTQ+ Guide to Cybersecurity Careers & Education Paths (2025)
Women Resources
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- American Society of Women Accountants
- Association for Women in Science
- Society of Women Engineers
- Wise Women
- Women in Communication
- Women in Higher Education
- US DOT Entrepreneurial Training for Women – U.S. Department of Transportation
- Feminist Majority Foundation – Internships for undergraduate students
- 4CollegeWomen – Internships in Health
- Association for Women in Science – Internships
- Professional Women’s Village – Careers and more for professional women
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships & Grants
- College Scholarships for Women, Graduate Fellowships, Research Internships & Grants
- Career Women
- Dress for Success
- Professional Women’s Village – Careers, Employment, and Workplace Information
- Women for Hire
- Women’s Job List
Veteran Resources
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- American Council on Education – Military Programs
- Military.com Veteran Employment Center
- National Association of American Veterans, Inc.
- Partnership for Public Service
- Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- American Council on Education (ACE) Military Programs
- Feds Hire Vets
- Finding a Career After Military Service
- Military to Civilian Translator
- AOnline – Transition Assistance Online
- Veteran Jobs
Students with Disabilities Resources
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- Center for an Accessible Society
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adults
- TransCen
- Getting Hired – Search for jobs with employers committed to hiring people with disabilities
- Disability.gov – Find federal government internships and more
- Emerging Leaders – Undergrad and graduate leadership internships for students with disabilities
- AAPD Internships & Fellowships – American Association for People with Disabilities Internships and Fellowships
- National Council on Disability – internships
- Disability Scholarships
- College Planning & Preparation for Students with Disabilities
- Ability Jobs
- Getting Hired
- National Business & Disability Council for Job Seekers
- National Center on Workforce and Disability
Workforce Re-entry Resources
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- Fortune Society
- National HIRE Network
- The Re-Entry Employment Service Program (RESP)
- Reentry Policy Council
- Tips for Medical School Applicants With Criminal Records
- Illinois Work Net Reentry Services and Resources
- Goodwill
- Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
- IDES Re-Entry Employment Services Program
- Re-entry Illinois