Diversity & Inclusion Resources

Asia Pacific American Leadership
The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is a charitable and educational organization dedicated to building leadership and public policy knowledge within the Asian Pacific American community. Its mission is to promote APA interests and success in public service careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to serve the APA community at large.

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
NAAP is a non-profit organization that cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. Learn how to enhance your professional image through this website’s resources. Also, check out the NAAAP Career Center, which is an online community that connects Asian and minority professional talent with companies across the globe.

General Resources

• Asian Career Network - Connect with companies recruiting talented Asian American professionals.
• Asian Life - Search job postings and gain exposure to employers specifically interested in the Asian American community. 

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• Multicultural Services and Programs - The Office of Multicultural Services and Programs works to create an inclusive campus environment by supporting the development and affirming the overall experiences of all students, particularly multicultural students.
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet -Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program -Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 
• Real Talk: The First-Generation College Student Experience (Podcast) 
• Real Talk: The International Student Experience at UGA (Podcast)  
• Full Circle Moments: The UGA Mentor Program at its Finest (Blog Post) 

UGA Student Organizations 

• Asian American Journalists Association
• Asian American Student Association
• Asian Law Students Association
• Asian American Intervarsity
• Asian Cultural Diversity Society
• South Asian Law Students Association
• SOUL
• Kalakaar
• Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Chapter
• Beta Chi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
• Xi Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
• MannMukti at University of Georgia
• Infusion Magazine

Cultural Vistas
Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit organization providing international exchange opportunities.
Foreign Labor H-1B Program Data and Certification Data Center
The Department of Labor is required to provide a list of employers who have submitted Labor Condition Applications. The search page allows you to view the H1-b Labor Certification Database and access the Online Wage Library for prevailing wage determinations.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Information on how to apply for and get work authorization and application forms you can download.

General Resources 

• International Student Career Guide -  This UGA Career Center Career Guide will provide an overview of our services, explain how to market your skills, prepare your resume, network, and more!
• Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. Click here to access Interstride using your UGA MyID email address. 
• My Visa Jobs | Annual Visa Reports | Employer Database - Find employers who have sponsored your skills or occupation before by industry, career, city, job title and review, and then contact them directly.
• Cultural Barriers to the Job Search -Review this overview of American work-related cultural values and expectations, which addresses some possible cultural barriers to an effective job search. 

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• UGA International Student Life - ISL offers a variety of services and programs to benefit the UGA international student population. ISL works to incorporate opportunities for involvement on campus, personal and academic assistance, and professional and leadership development. 
• UGA Office of Global Engagement - This office assists in areas of immigration matters, health insurance, related administrative details of international exchange, and Education Abroad. 
• Division of Academic Enhancement - DAE helps in a variety of academic areas including tutoring, writing tutoring, and conversational ESL. 
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.  
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The        UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 
• Real Talk: The International Student Experience at UGA (Podcast)  
• Celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month by Highlighting a special mentoring relationship (Blog Post) 
• International mentoring does a world of good (Blog Post) 

iHispano.com is the nation's premier professional networking site and job board for Latinos in the United States. We serve as the premier resource for connecting aspiring and accomplished Latino professionals in a community experience that will assist them in realizing their professional and personal goals.
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, (SACNAS) is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.
The Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) facilitates access to Internet-based information to, from, or on Latin America. Our target audience includes people living in Latin America, as well as those around the world who have an interest in this region.
The League of United Latin American Citizens mission is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.

General Resources 

• Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement - The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national nonprofit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals.  
• LATPRO - Since 1997, LatPro has helped match prospective Hispanic and bilingual candidates with employers from across the professional spectrum 

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• Multicultural Services and Programs - The Office of Multicultural Services and Programs works to create an inclusive campus environment by supporting the development and affirming the overall experiences of all students, particularly multicultural students.
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The        UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 

Student Organizations 

• National Hispanic Pharmacist Association
• Hispanic Student Association
• Hispanic Law Students Association
• Association of Latino Professionals for America
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honors Society
• Infusion Magazine

Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
Advocates for those working LGBT resource offices within higher education. This is an associate organization of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS).
Echelon Magazine
View this online and print publication serving the LGBT business community.
Human Rights Campaign, Workplace Resources
This link connects to an extensive list of publications and reports, such as the Corporate Equality Index, a resource on advocating for LGBT equality in the workplace and the annual HRC Best Places to Work report.
Idealist
A website to help job- and internship-seekers identify volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations. Search on "gay, lesbian and bisexual issues" for a list of LGBT-related non-profit organizations in the U.S.
Out & Equal—LGBT CareerLink
Provides links to the legal implications of being out at work, information on state laws, LGBT inclusion in the workplace, and even a podcast.
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Inc.
The resource page for those in STEM disciplines that provides "education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support."

General Resources 

• Pride at Work - Pride At Work is a nonprofit organization that represents LGBTQ union members and their allies. They aim to educate the LGBTQ Community about the benefits of a union contract for LGBTQ working people, and to build support and solidarity for the union movement in the LGBTQ community. 

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• UGA Pride Center - The mission of the Pride Center at the University of Georgia is to foster an inclusive, informed community for LGBTQ+ individuals through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The        UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 

Student Organizations 

• Pride Alliance
• Out in STEM
• OUTLaw/Stonewall Law Student Association

American Indian Graduate Center provides fellowships for American Indian Graduate and Professional Students.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) works to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields
Bureau of Indian Affairs provides services (directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts) to approximately 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Native American Jobs is dedicated to being your link to diversity & indigenous employment, career minded individuals looking for Employment & Careers in ALL Communities, Locally and Nationwide. Diverse website includes Tribal and Non-Tribal Companies across the nation.
Native Web Resources – Native Economy & Employment hosts job and employment links
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.

General Resources 

• NAFOA - NAFOA's education work focuses on innovative programs that promote professional development and build the financial and economic skills of the next generation of leaders. 

UGA Resources 
Campus Department 

• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The        UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 

Student Organization 

• Native American Students Associatio

ADA.gov
ADA.gov, from the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act including detailed information regarding the law, regulations, accessible design standards, and enforcement activities, as well as technical assistance materials.
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders is a highly competitive program that places college students with disabilities in fulfilling summer internships and provides them with leadership development opportunities.
ENTRY POINT!
ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering outstanding internship opportunities for students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws. Their website provides information for employees and job applicants regarding prohibited practices, and information about filing discrimination charges.
GettingHired.com
Careers and Community for People with Disabilities.  The GettingHired Mission is "To create sustainable employment growth and opportunity for people with disabilities."
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.  JAN represents the most comprehensive job accommodation resource available, from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurs.
The Washington Center Leadership Initiative for Students with Disabilities
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars offers several scholarships for students with disabilities and works closely with students to provide reasonable accommodations during their internship experience.
The Workforce Recruitment Program
The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.
WorkSupport.com from Virginia Commonwealth University
WorkSupport.com is a resource from Virginia Commonwealth University regarding employment and job retention of individuals with disabilities. This resource page includes current research and up-to-date resources on topics including accommodations, employment research, and self-employment.
General Resources 

• Abilityjobs.com - The largest database for individuals with disABILITIES. 
• MIUSA - One-stop resource for people with disabilities interested in study, work, intern, volunteer, research or teach abroad programs.  

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• UGA Disability Resource Center - The Disability Resource Center’s primary commitment is to assist the University of Georgia in educating and serving students with disabilities who qualify for admissions. While our mission is to ensure equal educational opportunities as required by the ADA and other legislation, the DRC strives to promote a welcoming academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities at UGA.
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 
• Real Talk: Accommodations at School and in the Workplace (Podcast)  
• Basketball Connects UGA mentor with Destination Dawgs (Blog Post) 

Student Organizations 

• Students for Disability Advocacy

Hiring Our Heroes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched Hiring Our Heroes, a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administers entitlement to veterans' preference.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program
The VetSuccess program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible.
General Resources 

• USAJobs
• Feds Hire Vets
• VA’s Veteran’s Employment Cente
• Student Veteran’s of America (SVA) Jobs
• Federal Resume Guide - This UGA Career Guide will detail the components of a Federal Resume including best practices and helpful templates.  

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• UGA Student Veterans Resource Center - The Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) positions military-connected students for success by serving as the go-to location for sensemaking, wayfinding, and entry into an array of university services.
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The        UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 
• Life-changing! (a salute to mentorship) - (Blog Post) 

Student Organizations 

• Student Veterans Association
• Military Law Society

Negotiating Women
Negotiating Women provides innovative training and consulting to professional women; a company of women committed to help other women. Provides practical advice to help women at every stage of your career to claim your value and create conditions for success in business. No cost to job-seekers.
United State Department of Labor – Women’s Bureau
Women in the workforce are vital to the nation's economic security. The Women's Bureau develops policies and standards and conducts inquiries to safeguard the interests of working women; to advocate for their equality and economic security for themselves and their families; and to promote quality work environments.
Women for Hire
Women For Hire is where women job-seekers can find a variety of career and job resources specifically for you, including recruiting events and job fairs, career coaching, resume critiquing, and job-search seminars. Job-seekers can post your resume.
Women Venture
WomenVenture’s resources focus on entrepreneurship, career building, financial education, and Women Can Do It! -- a yearlong program that supports women with low incomes who want to pursue a career in non-traditional, higher paying industries such as construction, trades, manufacturing, IT, and renewable energy.
Open Education Database (OEDb) - Scholarships for Women
Open Education Database (OEDb) - Scholarships & Grants for Single Moms

General Resources 

• Feminist Jobs - The latest opportunities at leading feminist and progressive organizations.
• Forte Foundation - A national non-profit organization designed to substantially increase the number of women businesses owners and build awareness of business education among young women to increase the number of women entering business, and to support the careers of women through business networks.
• She Negotiates - Explore free resources you can download and enjoy, including on-demand video courses, links to books, plus media coverage.
• Black Career Women’s Network - This resource will help you take a deeper dive into how to build, navigate, and manage your career with clarity, strategies, and solutions to gain traction and create the change you want to see in your career.  

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• UGA Institute for Women’s Studies - The University of Georgia Institute for Women’s Studies provides a feminist interdisciplinary perspective on women and gender. Administratively a program in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Women’s Studies cooperates with departments of all schools and colleges of the University in developing its curriculum and programming.
• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The        UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location and more. 
• Navigating a Male-Dominated Space (Blog Post) 
• A winning team – a mentorship testimonial (Blog Post) 
• Meant to be—a UGA Mentor Program testimonial (Blog Post) 
• UGA Mentor Program | Stacey Chavis | Black History Month (YouTube video) 
• UGA Black Alumni Scholarship Student | Gee Egberi (YouTube video) 
• UGA Mentor Program | Kim & Brianna’s Story (YouTube video) 

Student Organizations 

• Uplift Women
• Women in Technology
• Women in Finance
• Women in Media
• Women in Agriculture
• Women in Economics
• Women in Business
• Society of Women Engineers
• Women in Science
• Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
• National Council of Negro Women at the University of Georgia
• Her Campus UGA
• ACM-W girls.code()
• Women’s Studies Student Organization
• Girls Who Code

General Resources 

• Center for First-Generation Student Success - The Center is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students.
• I’m First - An online community providing first-generation college students with inspiration, information, and support on the road to and through college. 

UGA Resources 
Campus Departments 

• UGA SGA Professional Clothing Closet - Free professional clothing for students by students.
• UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Mentees can request         the right mentor for them based on a variety of criteria including industry, identity, major, location, and more. 
• The mentoring relationship from both sides (Blog post) 
• UGA Mentor Program | Kim & Brianna’s Story (YouTube video) 
• UGA Office for Student Success and Achievement
• TRIO Student Support Services - The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at the University of Georgia provides comprehensive services to students who are first-generation, Pell Grant eligible, and/or registered with the Disability Resource Center. 

Student Organizations 

• First Gen Dawgs
• School of Law First-Generation Student Association

General Resources 

• Student-Athlete’s Guide: Competing to Get a Job
• NCAA Preparing for Your Career
• NCAA Balance Your Schedule
• NCAA Name, Image, Likeness
• After the Game Career Center
• NCAA Job Market
• Teamwork Online
• Athlete Network
• Sports Career Finder
• Work in Sports

UGA Resources 

• The Georgia Way Academic Services
• The Georgia Way Network
• Life After Athletics Video Series
• Preparing for Graduate School
• Student Athlete Advisory Committee
• SGA Professional Clothing Closet
• UGA Mentor Program

The UGA Career Center is committed to supporting the career development of students with low socioeconomic status. From food and shelter to transportation and employment, our team has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for you to explore.