The NCAA After the Game Career Center is where students can connect with employers who want to hire former college athletes. This free center has job opportunities in various locations, diverse industries, and an array of entry-, mid- and executive-level positions.
The NCAA Market is a job board for careers in college athletics.
Transitioning from College to the Workforce as a First-Gen: An Interview with Dr. Matt Lynch.
FirstGEN Fellows is a ten-week summer program in the D.C. area for undergraduate students who are the first in their immediate families to attend an institution of higher education, and who are passionate about pursuing careers in social justice.
I’m First is an online community celebrating first-generation college students.
International Student: Visa restrictions can pose a challenge for international students searching for work and internship experience in the U.S. It is important that you understand the requirements and expectations for F1 student visas. This site offers information regarding different forms of employment and helps you understand the guidelines set forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
E-Verify is an online program run by the U.S. government that is used mostly by employers to check employee records and work eligibility. You can use this resource to search for employers that provide work authorization and sponsorship.
GoinGlobal helps new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provides you with information regarding visas and filing for a green card. The site also contains information for working with employers and information regarding the petition process.
Advocacy Organizations and Resources
EduBirdie’s comprehensive LGBTQ Students Guide to Getting Hired covers workplace rights, the job search process, searching for LGBTQ+-friendly employers and advice around coming out at work.
The Human Rights Campaign Equality Index ranks 571 businesses by their corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.
HRC’s state maps of laws and policies affecting the LGBTQ community is an excellent resource outlining relevant state laws and policies.
The National Center for Transgender Equality's Know Your Rights resource outlines the rights and procedures transgender employees have to address discrimination.
U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission: An overview of rights of LGBTQ people related to workplace discrimination.
The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition is an advocacy, education, and community-building organization that works to end discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression.
Professional Associations
- Out to Innovate (STEM focused)
- GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality
- oSTEM: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- StartOut’s (entrepreneurship focused)
Internship Programs
The Victory Congressional Internship program gives the opportunity to gain experience in LGBT political activism, consider career options, strengthen job-related skills and network with political leaders.
PFLAG Internships: Graduate and undergraduate full-time and part-time internships available each school semester, and summer, for college and university students or recent graduates.
National Center for Transgender Equality: Fall, Spring and Summer internships for undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Internships in policy, communications, development or legal departments.
The Reentry Services Directory was developed by the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) to help individuals who have been incarcerated and their families find local reentry services. The NRRC has compiled a list of organizations and service providers who can address different reentry needs, including housing, employment, and family reunification.
CareerOneStop resource for Ex-Offenders: CareerOneStop’s Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders is for anyone with a criminal record. You’ll find tips, information and resources to help you search for, apply for, and begin a new job.
Professional Associations/Resources
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement
- Latinos in Higher Ed
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- National Association of Asian-American Professionals
- National Association of Black Accountants
- National Black Nurses Association
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Society of Advancement for Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
- Network of Arab-American Professionals
Internship Programs
- Building Diversity in Biomedical Sciences program
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) law school-preparatory programs
- Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship program (media and tech industry)
- Hack Diversity
- Inroads
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow
- MIT Summer Research Program (biology, brain and cognitive sciences, or linguistics and philosophy)
- SEO Career
- Talent Development and Innovation in Sciences Internship
Job Boards
Professional Associations, Advocacy Organizations and Resources
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission supports individuals with disabilities in the job search and application process, as well as the job accommodation process. Counselors work with job seekers on resumes, interview preparation and making connections with employers. The MRC also supports persons with disabilities in disclosing disabilities to employers and obtaining appropriate job accommodations.
To access services, students should attend an information session at 49 Nursery Lane, Fitchburg, MA 01420:
- Every Tuesday at 11:00 am
- First Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm
- Be sure to list the FSU Career Services and Advising Center as your referral source
The Massachusetts Office on Disability shares a wealth of information regarding disability rights, access and resources.
American Association of People with Disabilities
National Alliance on Mental Health
Learning Disabilities Association of America
AC online: College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Rights and Job Accommodations
Massachusetts state Employment Rights of People with Disabilities
Mass Hire resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Disability Equality Index: Disability:IN has rated companies on their disability inclusiveness.
The Job Accommodation Network provides lists of appropriate job accommodations organized by disability, limitation, job function or accommodation type.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America provides a list of reasonable job accommodations for limitations associated with learning disabilities.
Internship Programs
American Association of People with Disabilities summer internship program
American Association for the Advancement of Science Entry Point! Internship program
National Business and Disability Council Emerging Leaders internship program
Talent Development and Innovation and Sciences Internship
Job Boards
Advocacy Organizations and Resources
The National Immigration Law Center has excellent resources about DACA and Employment and about obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
Informed Immigrant provides straightforward information about immigration status, updates on Supreme Court action and understanding your rights.
Citizen Path has information about employment rights with DACA.
Immigration Law Help’s list of legal resources in MA
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition resources
Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides grants to undocumented entrepreneurs working to create positive social change.
Advocacy Organizations
Pre-Health Dreamers (PHD) shares information regarding career pathways for pre-health undocumented students and advocates for more progressive institutional and governmental policies for undocumented students.
Student Immigrant Movement is a Massachusetts-based statewide immigrant youth-led organization. They organize youth, ages 13-30, and provide political education, leadership training, guidance, mentorship, and safe healing spaces.
United We Dream organizes and advocates for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status through federal legislation.
My Undocumented Life is a blog founded by an undocumented college student which highlights resources for students.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities
The Dream provides scholarships to highly-qualified DREAMers to help them pay for their college education.
National Immigration Law Center resource on Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities available to students, regardless of immigration status
The MA Department of Higher Education's Veterans Education page
LinkedIn Premium discount for veterans
My Next Move resources for veterans
Feds Hire Vets is a site for Federal employment information for Veterans, transitioning military service members, and their families.
The Department of Labor's Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) helps women in STEM achieve their full potential through leadership and professional talent development at all career stages.
The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (CWSEM) aims to increase the participation and recognition of women in science, engineering, and medicine —including women of color.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders.