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AHANA Career Resources
At Bridgewater
State College there are many support services on campus for African, Hispanic, Asian
and Native American (AHANA) students who are preparing to enter into the workforce.
Career Services has pulled together some resources and websites that can be
helpful for the ca
reer development and job search process. If along the
way you have questions or concerns about the job search process, our staff will
be happy to sit down with you to address these concerns.
Below you will find links to pages with information in categories to make your search for information simpler.
Workplace/ Employment Information for AHANA Students
Finding Employers Who Embrace Diversity
Networking Information and Resources
AHANA Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
Workplace/ Employment Information for AHANA Students
As you begin to
conduct your job search, it is
important to be aware of workplace and employment issues that could affect you
now and in the future. Here is a collection of articles, resources and
organizations that discuss AHANA workplace issues and provide support and advice
on various career-related topics.
How Minority College Students Can Find a Workplace that Fits - From Monster.com Career Advice section.
The Black Collegian - The Black Collegian Online provides cutting-edge information on career resources for Black collegians. Post your resume, browse jobs and research employers.
IMDiversity.com - IMDiversity.com is dedicated to providing career and self-development information to all minorities, specifically African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and women.
Career and Job Resources for Asian Americans - Links to career and job sites geared especially for Asian American job-seekers
GoldSea Career Success - There are endless links for career advice, top professions overlooked by Asian Americans, hot new careers, resume tips, and much more.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement - Provides links, services, programs, and access for Hispanic professionals to private and public organizations. There are also links for job postings and resumes.
The Riley Guide - This Web site provides resources for women, minorities, and other affinity groups and audiences.
Diversity Inc. - This resource includes diversity news and commentary.
Hispanic Online - This Web site provides community, industry news, and career information.
LatPro - This resource provides job information for Hispanic and bilingual professionals.
Native Web - This Web site provides career and community information.
Multi-cultural Advantage - Information about careers and diversity/multiculturalism.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education - Jobs, internships, fellowships, scholarships, articles, links and much more.
U.S. Dept.of Labor - Training Administration Indian and Native American Programs (INAP) - Information and assistance to Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Section 166 Indian and Native American (INA) grantees and others interested in economic self-sufficiency through employment and job training for Native Americans.
Asian Women in Business (AWIB) - Founded in 1995 to assist Asian women to realize their entrepreneurial potential. AWIB fills a vital need for women who need information, education and networking opportunities to start or expand their businesses.
Career and Job Search Resources for Students of Color - Resources from the University of New Hampshire.
Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology - Online information and resources about careers in engineering and IT.
True Careers Diversity Center - Articles and career resources.
Quintessential Careers - Resources on multicultural companies and resources for underrepresented populations.
Finding Employers Who Embrace Diversity
As you will be
spending a significant part of your day at work, it is important to find
employers that have a stated commitmen
t to diversity in the
workplace. This should by no means limit your job search
process, but rather give you an idea of potential options. Consult the
links below to find information about employers and get linked to job
openings with a variety of organizations that all share a common commitment to
diversity.
Affirmative Action Register - This job database consists of postings from employers seeking qualified applicants, directed to females, minorities, veterans and disabled persons, as well as all candidates.
Minority Career Network - A website designed to help minority professionals find positions that best suit their needs, aptitudes and interests.
Saludos.com - Are you bilingual, hispanic and skilled in a specific profession? Find a career at one of the top companies looking for diversity in the workplace.
Diversity Search - Diversity Career portal for Minorities, Females and other Diversity job seekers and Diversity Recruiters. Top employers & recruiters actively seeking women & diverse candidates.
Black Voices - A site where job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs, read company profiles, and get career advice.
Black Career Zone - Contains job search and career information as well as tips on starting a business.
HireDiversity - This web site's mission is to "facilitate excellence in diversity recruitment by bringing together human resources professionals with quality, prescreened, multicultural professional candidates from diverse backgrounds."
The Top 50 Diversity Employers for 2008 - The Black Collegian presents their annual survey, which surveys almost 7000 minority university students throughout the nation as to their "ideal employers".
Top 50 Employers - Lists 50 great employers for Asian Americans.
iHispano - A leading source for Hispanics and bilingual professionals to find new jobs and careers. Job seekers can post resumes and/or search jobs. The site also includes some career advice.
Native American Employment Opportunities - Lists summer jobs, internships, and full-time positions. Employers are specifically looking for Native American job applicants.
National Urban League - The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream.
CareerForum.net - CFN is the No. 1 career planning tool and resource for Japanese-English Bilinguals. The site includes job listings.
Native American Jobs - This Web site provides information about jobs and career opportunities.
Twolingos - Job site that allows you to search for bilingual jobs and study abroad opportunities.
Jobs in Japan - Job listing website for those who wish to work abroad in Japan.
DiversityWorking.com - A diversity job site for all ethnic and sexual orientation groups, where job-seekers can search for jobs (by location, industry, job listing type, or keywords), as well as post resumes.
Top Multicultural Employers - Go directly to the corporate career and job centers of the companies viewed as having the best commitment to a diverse and multicultural workforce.
Native American Employment Opportunities - Listing of job opportunities across many industries.
LatPro.com - Job opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, and internships as well as general information concerning Hispanic organizations.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement - HACE maintains a résumé database of Latino professionals in a wide range of disciplines.
Asian American Economic Development Enterprises - Established to create business and personal growth for Asian Americans. Provides listings of jobs and internships.
Black Enterprise - The career and job search pages of Black Enterprise Magazine's online site.
Minority Professional Network - Job listings and weblinks.
DiversityLink.com - Committed to bringing together people of color and women with employers and search firms who are committed to diversity.
Native Jobs - Nationwide job bank of professional and technical vacancies
for Native Americans.
Native American Village - Offers career opportunities and serves as a forum where people from all Native American cultures and communities are able to articulate specific issues, concerns, and possibilities.
PharmaDiversity Job Board - Focused on matching diversity candidates with all types of jobs in the pharmaceutical industry from accountants and administrators to sales to research. Lots of articles targeted to various audiences.
Workplace Diversity - Diversity recruiting, including the 40+ group. Can target a specific industry sector.
Diversity Business.com - Job posting service
for large corporations and small businesses.
HirePotential - A national staffing firm dedicated to recruiting and employing individuals from the "untapped workforce." Also includes information for people with disabilities, mature workers, and veterans.
Diversity World - Search online resources that promote workforce inclusion of all people.
National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank - Access a list of diversity-related links and journalism resources.
Diversity Inc - Search career opportunities with companies and organizations that value diversity in the workplace.
Workforce Diversity for Engineering and IT Professionals and Equal Opportunity - Website for the magazine of the same title.
The National Employment Minority Network Online - Employment Center for Teachers, Administrators and Coaches.
Black Career Woman - This website includes great career advice for black women and a searchable database for current job opportunities around the nation.
Native Workplace - Resources for the Native American community.
Division of Indian and Native American Programs
Internship Resources
Having internship experience highlighted on your resume is critical in today's economy. Employers expect students they interview and hire will have more than just book smarts to bring to the table. They want real world on-the-job experience. We recommend that students complete at least one internship while at BSC. Our staff will be happy to discuss internship options with you. We maintain an online listing of internships on our CareerLink database which will make your search simpler. In addition, the following links will give you information on national internship programs for AHANA students.
IMDiversity.com's article on importance of college internships - with links to companies looking to hire minority interns
Diversity Internships and Fellowships - A list of internships and fellowships for minority students compiled by Skidmore College.
Summer Internships in Science & Technology for Minority Students - This Fermilab summer program focuses on giving opportunities in science and technology to the minorities that historically have been underrepresented in science in the United States of America.
Smithsonian Research Fellowships and Internships - Opportunities to intern at the Smithsonian Institute.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute - Summer fellowships for minority students interested in oceanography, mathematics, marine science or oceanographic engineering.
INROADS - Develops and places minority students/graduates in business and industry to prepare for corporate and community leadership. Includes internships for college students. Requirements: African American, Hispanic, and Native American 3.0 or better grade averages.
Microsoft Corporation encourages undergraduate students from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science to pursue technical degrees. Microsoft Scholarship recipients receive a scholarship to cover one academic year as well as a salaried internship of 12 weeks.
The American Association of Advertising Agencies' Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) has helped jumpstart the careers of more than 1,600 African-American, Asian-American, Latino-American, Native-American, multiracial and multiethnic aspiring advertising professionals
Humanity in Action sponsors six summer programs on minority and human rights issues in Europe and the United States. All academic majors who are actively seeking new perspectives on minority issues are invited to apply. HIA pays virtually all of the costs of participation.
The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program places deserving students from racial minority groups in a 10-week summer program designed to introduce them to the world of NASCAR and the exciting career opportunities available throughout the motorsports industry.
Institute for Responsible Citizenship is a selective summer internship program for African American males.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program is the largest of its kind in the nation with a proven track record of over 6,000 participants in federal government and well as corporate internships over the last fourteen years.
The Boston Lawyers Group The mission of the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) is to support the efforts of its member organizations to identify, recruit, advance and retain attorneys of color. Innovation and collaboration are the key elements of BLG's foundation, and several internships are available.
The Partnership, Inc. is a talent management organization that works with senior executives to create strategies for retaining, developing and advancing professionals of color. Has several leadership development programs including it's College to Career Program.
Morris K. Udall Foundation - Congressional Internships for Native American Students
National AHANA Organizations
National Society for Hispanic Professionals - Society to empower Hispanic Professionals with networking & leadership opportunities and to provide information on education, careers and entrepreneurship.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science - The mission of SACNAS 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.
Black Career Women - This organization was founded in 1977 to address the needs of black women in the workforce.
National Association of African Americans in Human Resources - Features a career center with job postings and employment opportunities.
National Community for Latino Leadership - A collection of many links related to scholarships, internships, educational opportunities, and career planning.
National Association of Asia American Professionals - This Web site provides information and resources for the largest and fastest-growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada.
Listing of Native American Organizations
National Black MBA Association - National association for black MBA professionals.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society - AISES substantially increases the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology fields.
List of multicultural professional organizations (e.g., Association of Black Journalists; American Indian Science & Engineering Society) put together by Portland State University Career Services Office.
National Black Business Trade Association (NBBTA) - includes a directory of black-owned businesses and organizations.
Asian American Journalists Association - A professional organization devoted to Asian Americans pursuing media careers includes job listings.
National Society of Hispanic MBAs - "Fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management professional education and professional development in order to improve society."
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - SHPE was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles . Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
Minorities in Medicine - Resources for minorities considering a career in medicine.
Native American Journalists Association - Search job listings, media resources and information on NAJA Programs.
National Community for Latino Leadership
National Society of Black Engineers
Networking Information and Resources
Networking is crucial for job
search success. It is helpful to expand on your network of friends,
family,
business and school contacts to help connect to the information and job listings. Below are some
organizations that provide networking opportunities.
Quintessential Careers - Information on networking opportunities and professional organizations.
iHispano.com - iHispano.com is a network of over 1 million U.S.-based Hispanic and Latino professionals. You can post your resume online and search for Latino-friendly jobs.
Minority Professional Network - Career, business, and lifestyle information. Also includes information on several "offline" events throughout the US and abroad providing excellent networking opportunities with real face-time.
MentorNet - provides all students in engineering, science and mathematics the opportunity, as protégés, to be matched in one-on-one e-mentoring relationships with mentors who have work experience in industry, government, and higher education. Get "real world" information, encouragement, and advice from professionals in your field. Women and other under-represented students are particularly encouraged to apply.
Black Career Women - Find a support network that addresses the contemporary issues and concerns of career-oriented black women:
AHANA Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
Minority Scholarships
- Directory of scholarships plus great financial aid information.
Asian American Journalist Association Scholarships - Listing of AAJA internships and grants.
Black Excel - offers an extensive scholarship database.
Financial Aid to Native American Students
American Art Therapy Association Scholarship -Scholarship program offered to people who have completed two years of college course work or equivalent professional experience.
American College of Healthcare Executives Scholarships - Scholarship and fellowship information for graduate students.
American Geological Institute Program Awards - Provides scholarships to minority students who are interested in geosciences or earth science education program.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Scholarship information for those seeking undergraduate degrees in Accounting.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Scholarships - Scholarship information for incoming junior and senior undergraduates seeking degrees in Chemical Engineering.
Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards - High school seniors who are interested in receiving a degree in the Arts.
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship - Coca-Cola scholarship for high school seniors.
Doors of Opportunity - Several links to resources and scholarships for minority undergraduate students.
Gates Millennium Scholarships - Gates Millennium Scholarship, as well other minority scholarships.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - Scholarship information for minority high school students.
Ron Brown Scholarships - Information for African American high school seniors who intend on attending an accredited 4 year college.
Scholarships for Undocumented Workers - Links to financial aid opportunities for college students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. Must have AdobeAcrobat to download list of scholarships.
Society of Women Engineer Scholarships - Undergraduate/Graduate women who are pursuing engineering degrees.
Xerox Technology Minority Scholarships - Minority undergraduate and graduate students resources.
Websites and resources referred from the following Career Centers: Carleton College, University of Texas, Saint Joseph's University, Babson College, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Arizona, Portland State University, University of North Carolina, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of Maryland: Baltimore County, Tufts University, Dartmouth College, University of Virginia, Hanover College, Colorado State University, University of Rhode Island, University of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, University of Maine, University of Vermont, University of Washington, University of Houston, Sweet Briar College and www.monster.com.
Last Modified: August 26, 2009
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