Career Services Center

Diversity: Online Resources

This is a list of job boards, career development sites, and professional organization web pages geared toward diverse populations. This is not a comprehensive list but can serve as a starting point in identifying resources for students and alumni from diverse backgrounds.

100 Black Men of America

Founded in 1963; now 105-plus chapters with more than 10,000 members. Its mission includes leadership, mentoring, education, health and economic development.

Advancing Women in Leadership Journal

Advancing Women in Leadership On-line Journal was launched in 1997 with the intent of publishing manuscripts that report, synthesize, review, or analyze scholarly inquiry that focuses on women's issues. The intent of this journal is to encourage and support the proliferation of women in positions of leadership in all aspects of professional and corporate America.

American Association of Blacks in Energy

Founded in 1977; 33 chapters. Specialties include energy policy, technology and the environment.

Asian American Advertising Federation

Organized in 1999. A small organization whose members include Asian American advertising agency principals and media and advertising executives.

Asian American Government Executives Network

Organized in 1994 to promote, expand and support Asian Pacific American leadership at the federal, state and local government levels. Includes high-ranking career and appointed executives, foreign service officers, legislative and judiciary members, and military officers.

Asian American Hotel Owners Association

Represents more than 8,300 members, who collectively own more than 20,000 hotels with 1 million rooms. Mission includes education and advocacy in legislation, the media and throughout the hotel industry.

Asian American Journalists Association

Organized in 1981, to encourage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to enter and advance in journalism. Also advocates for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific issues. Approximately 2,000 members in 19 chapters.

Asian American Psychological Association

Started in 1972. Membership includes educators, social workers, psychologists and other mental health professionals with separate divisions for women and students.

Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association

Organized in 1991; includes Asian American nurses in the United States and abroad. Collaborates with other interdisciplinary health and professional organizations.

Asian Diversity

AsianDiversity.com is an online career portal for Asian Americans, which features a job board, original articles, and other ADI programs and events. The site is specifically designed to help companies throughout the country access top Asian and Asian American talent in the United States. Job seekers can post resumes and search for available positions.

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO

Started in 1992; the only national organization of Asian Pacific American union members. Organizes and works with Asian Pacific American workers, many of whom are immigrants, to build the labor movement and address working conditions in the garment, electronics, hotel and restaurant, food processing and healthcare industries.

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association

Founded in 1993. Represents more than 15,000 Asian Pacific American medical students in chapters throughout the United States. Services include education, networking and advocacy for healthcare professionals who work with the Asian American community.

Asian Week Online

Online version of magazine publication emphasizing national news, entertainment, and editorials focusing on Asian American interest and concerns.

Asian Women in Business

Founded in 1995. Assists Asian American women in realizing their entrepreneurial potential by offering information, education and networking opportunities.

Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association

Since 1980, a professional organization for Asian Pacific American librarians and those who serve Asian Pacific American communities.

Association of Latino IT Professionals

Founded in 2002; membership includes seasoned professionals and Hispanics/Latinos seeking IT careers. Offers opportunities for leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia.

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. ALPFA is a not-for-profit entity registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Website provides information on scholarship programs and resources.

BCA : Black Culinarian Alliance

Incorporated as the Black Culinarian Alliance in 1998 and now known by its acronym. A national educational and networking organization that serves African American and other minority professionals working in hospitality and food services.

Black Data Processing Organization

Organized in 1975. More than 55 chapters. Open to African Americans in data processing and related fields.

Black Enterprise

Premier business news source for African Americans since 1970. Provides key business information for researching companies as well as position searching platform. Also featured B.E.s 100. The top 100 black-owned/managed businesses. They have them divided by industry and the newer organizations to the list.

Black Excel 100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List

Scholarship listing for underrepresented student groups.

Black Excel: The College Help Network

Blacks in Government

Members are civil servants at the federal, state, county and municipal levels. Founded in 1975; 50 chapters include the Departments of State and Homeland Security, the Coast Guard and the National Institutes of Health.

Blackworld Career Center

Career Women

Center for Advancement of Hispanics in Science/ Engineering

The Center for the Advancement of Hispanics in Science and Engineering Education is a national educational and scientific non-profit organization based in Washington DC created by Latino scientists and engineers. Website provides information for student programs and resources.

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership

Consortium for Minority Graduate Study in Management

An alliance of business schools, corporations, and minority alumni providing fellowships, graduate school preparation, internship assistance, and career networking.

Div2000.com: Multicultural eBusiness Solutions

Career development website that posts jobs and internships for large corporations and small businesses. Emphasis upon companies that value diversity recruitment. Provides job-searching capabilities.

Diversity Business Top Lists

Links to Diversity Listings, including: Top Diversity Owned Businesses in the US by State, Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the US, Top Small Businesses in the US, Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the US, Top 100 Native American Owned Businesses in the US, Top 100 African American Owned Businesses in the US, Top 100 Asian American Owned Businesses in the US and Top 100 Hispanic American Owned Businesses in the US.

Diversity Career Group--WEST COAST

For job-seekers looking for sales, retail, and management jobs located on the West Coast. Entry level through executive positions. Resume posting opportunities.

Diversity Careers in Engineering and Information Technology

Website of Diversity/Careers, a that focuses on diversity career development for technical fields.

Diversity Central

Resources for fostering cultural diversity in the workplace, especially in the business world.

Diversity Employment

Employment opportunities for underrepresented students.

Diversity Job Fairs: Breaking Down Barriers in the Workplace

Provides a job search, job postings, a resume builder, as well as professional employment and care.

Diversity Search: Premier Diversity Career Portal for Minorities

Post resumes, search jobs, information regarding career events and resources.

Diversity Web: A Resource Hub for Higher Education

Website developed by higher education professionals to promote diversity and secondary education. The DiversityWeb project is housed within the Office of Diversity, Equity and Global Initiatives at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and works with universities to develop and enhance diversity programs.

Diversity, Hispanic, Spanish, and Bilingual Jobs

The largest Hispanic & bilingual jobs and diversity career board in the Americas!

DiversityInc.com Career Center

Empowering Hispanic Professions with Information and Connections

A site sponsored by The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP). Provides information on networking and leadership opportunities to empower Hispanic Professionals. Also provides inforation on education, careers and entrepreneurship.

Equal Opportunity Publications

Since 1968, Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP) has led the way from affirmative action to diversity recruitment by publishing career magazines for women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities. EOP has a successful record of helping job-seekers from underrepresented groups find employment and in aiding companies and government agencies eager to recruit from this diversified workforce.

Federal Asian Pacific American Council

Begun in 1985. Represents civilian and military Asian Pacific American employees at all levels in the federal and District of Columbia governments and in all areas of the public workforce.

Federal Hispanic Law Enforcement Officers Association

Represents more than 20,000 Hispanic/Latino law enforcement professionals around the world; offers training programs as well as advocacy and networking.

GoldSea Asian American Supersite, Career Success Center

Greenlining Leadership Training Academy

Greenlining's Academy is a multi-ethnic leadership training program in low-income advocacy and community economic development. The Academy Fellowship Program is an annual leadership training program for multi-ethnic students who have at minimum completed their undergraduate studies and want experience working on low-income and minority economic development. The Academy Summer Associates Program is an intensive, ten-week leadership training program for multi-ethnic graduate level students who want experience working on low-income and minority economic development issues as policy analysts, advocates and community organizers.

Hire Diversity

Hire Diversity: Careers, Jobs, and Employment Resources for the Minority

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)

Develops initiatives for the educational advancement of Hispanic college students and provides opportunities in professional and managerial positions.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Website for HACU, an organization that represents more than 300 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success. Works with universities as well as provides access to educational funding and career development opportunities.

Hispanic Business

Website for diversity businesses featuring current resources and articles.

Hispanic Business Women's Alliance

The Hispanic Business Women's Alliance is an on-line community of Hispanic women entrepreneurs, professionals, consultants, executives, inventors and investors located throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain interested in doing business and collaborating with each other. Website provides information on jobs, events, and relevant resources.

Hispanic Employment Program

The HEPM was established to focus specific attention on the needs of Hispanic Americans in all areas of federal employment. Provides information about Hispanic culture, activities, employment, recruitment, speakers and other helpful information.

Hispanic National Bar Association

Since 1972, a professional organization for Hispanic/Latino attorneys, judges, law professionals and law students in the US and Puerto Rico; 22,000 members.

IMDiversity

Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons

Latin Business Association

Established in 1976 as a private nonprofit organization, the LBA is the country's largest Latino business entity by virtue of total active membership and overall outreach to Latino business owners. Website provides information on job expos, a business calendar, articles, and relevant resources.

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association

The Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) is committed to supporting Latinos who focus in Science, Mathematics, Information Sciences and Technology sectors. Website provides information on community partners/alliances, events, and Latino facts, and a Latino career center.

Law School Admission Council : Minority Perspectives

The Law School Admission Council and its member law schools want to increase the numbers of lawyers from underrepresented minority groups in the United States. The information on this web page will be of special interest to members of minority groups who are considering legal careers.

Law School Info: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Students

Provides information for LGBT law school applicants about the law school application process.

Minority Professional Network Career Resources

Career Development and enhancement resources for minorities. Job postings, resume development and career events.

Multicultural Advantage

Provides current career articles, job postings, career development resources, links to fellowships and awards, as well as recommended companies and executive lists.

National Asian American Society of Accountants

Started as the Asian American Society of CPAs. Its mission is to influence and encourage the development of accounting professionals and students and serve as a voice for Asian and Pacific Islander communities in accounting. Chapters are located in New York and San Francisco.

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Begun in 1988. Represents more than 40,000 attorneys and 47 local Asian Pacific American bar associations, from solo practitioners to large firms, as well as corporations, legal service organizations, nonprofits, law schools and government agencies. Also includes judges, law professors and law students.

National Asian Peace Officers' Association

Founded in 1980 and comprised of approximately two dozen chapters. Fosters the development of professional and fraternal relationships within Asian and Pacific Islander law enforcement communities throughout the US.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Organization provides guidance, resources, and works to promote the advancement of minorities, specifically African Americans.

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources

A national organization of human resource professionals with 26 local chapters; includes consultants and students.

National Association of Asian American Professionals

Founded in 1982; eight chapters in the US and Canada. Educates members through professional development and raises corporate awareness of Asian American issues. Includes members from medicine, technology, law , finance, education, entertainment, the military and other fields.

National Association of Black Accountants

Founded in 1969. Membership includes more than 200,000 African American professionals in accounting and finance.

National Association of Black Journalists

A professional organization for African Americans working in print, radio, television, new media and related areas; founded in 1975.

National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice

Organized in 1974; state and local chapters across the US. Members include law enforcement personnel, corrections officers, court employees, social services workers, academics and clergy.

National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Founded in 1984; the national voice for Hispanics/Latinos working in television, radio, print, new media and other media-related professions. Its 2,300 members include journalism educators and students.

National Association of Hispanic Nurses

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Dozens of chapters throughout the US; mission is to empower Hispanic/Latino real estate professionals.

National Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Social Workers

Organized in 1983; includes social workers, other human services professionals and students interested in issues that affect Puerto Rican and Hispanic/Latino communities.

National Bar Association

An advocate for social justice since 1925; promotes professional development for African Americans in the legal profession. More than 20,000 member lawyers, judges, educators and law students.

National Black Business Trade Association

A self-help resource and networking group founded in 1993 that provides businesspeople with information, products, services and technologies.

National Black MBA Association

Offers a variety of programs to support African Americans pursuing careers in business, and sponsors the Leaders of Tomorrow program, which identifies promising high school talent.

National Medical Association

The oldest (founded 1895) and largest national professional organization for African American physicians. A leading force for parity in medicine, it provides educational programs and conducts outreach efforts.

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

Founded in 1976; more than 3,500 members. Public service organization serves as the "conscience of law enforcement."

National Sales Network

An association of African American sales and sales management professionals. Organized in 1992, with more than 1,200 members in nine chapters.

National Society of Black Engineers

Started in 1975, it now has more than 10,000 members, 270 college and university chapters, 75 alumni extension chapters and 75 precollege chapters. The group's mission is to increase the number of African American engineers, as well as help them succeed professionally and to give back to their communities.

National Society of Black Physicists

The largest organization of African American physicists; 16 sections ranging from astronomy, astrophysics and nuclear physics to technology transfer, business development and entrepreneurship. Its mission is to promote the professional well-being of African American physicists within the international scientific community.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs

Fosters leadership through graduate management education and professional development for the rapidly growing Latino community.

Organization of Black Designers

Comprised of 3,500 design professionals in visual communications, as well as graphic, interior, fashion and industrial design.

Personal Strategies Diversity Job Fairs

Website for national recruiting event presented by Personal Strategies (PSI), a management consulting firm specializing in the issues that affect and the services that aid the Human Resource professional. PSI is the official producer of all national NAACP job/career fairs as well as the first to organize a government-sponsored job fair. PSI specializes in diversity and technical job fairs.

Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineer

Organized in 1972 to build a community of minority scientists and engineers; 21 professional chapters plus others at colleges and universities.

Robert A. Toigo Foundation

Provides financial support, mentoring, and professional development to graduate business students to advance them within the global finance community.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans

The mission of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

SHPE is The Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent. SHPE has five strategic goals: Professional Development, Academic Excellence, Graduate Student, Programming Improving and Strengthening our Infrastructure, Marketing our New SHPE Organization.

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists

Sponsors of Educational Opportunities

Organization that provides guidance and mentoring to talented minorities. Internships and developmental programs offered through website.

Student National Medical Association

The largest organization focused on the needs and concerns of African American medical students and residents.

T. Howard Foundation

Foundation offering internship opportunities for women and students of color in the satellite/telecommunications industry.

The PhD Project

An initiative designed to increase the diversity of business school faculty by supporting Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and African Americans in business doctoral programs.

US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is a structured organization aimed at developing a business network that provides the Hispanic community with cohesion and strength. Through its network of more than 150 local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Hispanic business organizations, the USHCC effectively communicates the needs and potential of Hispanic enterprise to the public and private sector in many ways.