Web Links for Persons of Diversity and Women
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General Listings |
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Ethnic Groups and Women |
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Students with Disabilities |
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Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bisexual |
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Women in Information Technology Field |
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International Students |
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American University Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA): located on the 2rd floor of Mary Graydon Center. (202)885-3651 |
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IM Diversity: job search, post résumés, employer profiles, membership account, and tips on employment strategy |
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Minority Career Network: technology sector job bank and minority career news |
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Diversity Resources: job bank for government sector |
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Diversity World web site features a variety of national contacts for enhancing the effective participation of people with employment barriers in the workplace. Check out the calendar of diversity-related events. |
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Jobs in Education for Minority Students The National Employment Minority Network is a national minority recruitment firm that helps minority students and professionals who are looking for jobs in education. Services are FREE! |
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The Minority College Franchise Seminar will be held at the Howard University School of Business on Friday, October 25, 2002. The event is free, and we encourage all minority students in the Baltimore/Washington area to attend. To register and for more information, you can log onto www.franchise.org/minorities |
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Minority Affairs Job Search - http://www.minorityaffairs.com |
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Hire Potential - job searches for everyone |
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Best Diversity Employers - Find hot jobs with diversity minded companies |
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H1 Visa Employers Database for International Students |
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Diversity Link - job search for women and minorities |
Other resources that are designed for specific groups are as follows:
For African Americans…
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NAFEO HBCU Institutions: programs, events and job postings |
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Black Collegian Online - links, searches, articles, etc. for careers |
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Black Voices - powered by career builder it has job searches, tips and other resources for finding jobs |
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Greater Washington Urban League Career Center - As the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement empowering African-Americans the Urban League can help get you get noticed by respected employers with effective diversity hiring practices. |
For Native Americans…
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American Indian Science & Engineering Society: résumé database |
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The Tribal Employment Newsletter: job announcements |
For Asians…
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Asian Pacific American Americans Network: jobs and internships worldwide |
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Asian American Economic Development Enterprises Inc. (Job and Internship Listings for various employers) |
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NAAAP - a non-profitorganization where Asian American profesionals across the country, can work together to enhance Asain American leadership in our careers and the communities that we live in and serve. |
For Hispanics or Latinos…
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National Society of Hispanic MBAs: user orientation, post résumé, and job search |
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American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants (CPAs): career center |
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Society for Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science: job listings |
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Career Women: job bank, résumé bank and resources |
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Advancing Women - Job Search, Diversity Recruiting, Strategies to Empower Success, Workplace Studies |
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Womens Work - job searches and other resources |
Resources for International Students
General Listings
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American University International Student Services Located in 410 Butler Pavilion. (202)885-3350 |
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Information for International Students Interested in Working in the U.S. (pdf document. To download FREE Adobe Reader, click here.) |
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H1 Visa Employers Database for International Students |
Students with Disabilities
General Listings
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American
University Disability Support Services, Mary Graydon
2nd Floor, (202)885-3315 |
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Office of Personal Management: For those interested in employment within the Federal Government. |
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JAN-Job Accommodation Network: Free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the employability of people with disabilities. |
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National Business and Disability Council: Assists the business community in providing full access to their places of business and employment. |
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Office of Disability Employment Policy: An agency within the U.S. Department of Labor that provides national leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to eliminate barriers to employment. |
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Disabilityinfo.gov: A comprehensive online resource specifically designed to provide people with disabilities with information. |
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EARN (Employment Assistance Referral Network): A national toll-free telephone and electronic information referral service desinged to assist employers in locating and recruitting qualified workers with disabilities. |
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US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): The enforcing agency for several discrimination-related federal statutes. |
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The Americans with Disabilites Act: A Primer for Small Business: An overview of the basic requirements of Title I of the ADA. |
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National Center for Learning Disabilities: National nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by learning disabilites. |
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Learning Disabilities Association of America: Provides general information about learning disabilities, while local chapters provde referrals to physicians and treatment centers. |
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SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center: Provides info about mental health via a toll-free number, web site and more than 200 publications. |
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Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities: COSD is a unique consortium composed of large and small universities, well-known national employers and US Government agencies focused on the career employment of college graduates with disabilities. |
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DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology): DO-IT works to increase the successful participation of people with disabilities in academic programs and careers. |
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The Center for Universal Design: A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products. |
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Disability Law Resource Project: Specialists on teh Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related disability laws are available via a toll-free telephone number. |
Geographic Area Specific
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Division of Rehabilitation Services, MARYLAND: Provides links for job search and follow-up assistance after job placement. |
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Trancsen Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND): School to work transition assistance, employment services. |