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Resources for African American Students Resources for Asian American Students Resources for International Students Resources for Latino Students Resources for LGBTQ Students Resources for Military Veterans Resources for Native American Students Resources for Student Athletes Resources for Students with Disabilities Resources for Women

ECU Career Services is committed to supporting the career development needs of diverse populations. We encourage you to set up a 1-on-1 appointment with your career counselor by calling 252.328.6050. The following tools will also support your career-development efforts.

Resources for African American Students

ECU Ledonia Wright Culture Center
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) – Scholarships, fellowships and internships
National Black MBA Association Inc. (NBMBAA) – Events, scholarships, and various professional development programs and resources.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) – Events, fellowships, and publications
Black Enterprise – Includes an online career center with job listings and top companies for diversity
Black Career Women’s Network – Career advice, a job database, and local networking groups
Equal Opportunities Publications – African-American Career World – Publication with career advice from African American leaders
Nemnet Diversity Career Fairs for Educators – Annual job fairs in Boston, DC, NJ and other locations
EOP’s STEM Diversity Career Expos – Annual job fairs in Boston, NYC, DC and other locations
INROADS and Sponsors for Educational Opportunities (SEO) – Organizations that provide internships and mentoring for students from diverse backgrounds; SEO also provides training for professionals interested in alternative investments

Resources for Asian American Students

ECU Ledonia Wright Culture Center
National Association of Asian American Professionals – Features job listings and professional development opportunities
Asian Women in Business – Resources for starting and managing a business as well as career programs and a scholarship fund
Asian American Journalists Association – Career events, scholarship and leadership programs
AsianLife – Annual Asian Diversity Career Expo, plus a job board and networking platform
AsianMBA – Job board and Annual Leadership Conference and Career Expo
Nemnet Diversity Career Fairs for Educators – Annual job fairs in Boston, Washington DC, New Jersey, and other locations
EOP’s STEM Diversity Career Expos – Annual job fairs in Boston, New York City, Washington DC and other locations
INROADS and Sponsors for Educational Opportunities (SEO) – Organizations that provide internships and mentoring for students from diverse backgrounds. SEO also provides training for professionals interested in alternative investments

Resources for International Students

ECU Office of Global Affairs

Visa Tips

Working in the USA – Overview of how students with an F-1 visa can work in the US during college and after graduation (click around the site for a variety of other topics)
My Visa Jobs Blog – Tips and articles on H1B Visa applications
Visa Coach – Top 100 H1B US Visa Employers from recent years
US Department of Homeland Security – Guidelines for F-1 students looking to intern at an international organization
Foreign Labor Certification Data Center – Search for specific companies and obtain lists of companies that have sponsored H1B visas in the past

Job and Internship Listings and Advice

GoinGlobal: Industry trends, job search information, and cultural advice in 40 countries. For access, log in to SIS, click on “WebCenter” under the Student Living Menu link, then click on “Career Center Web Resources”.
University of Michigan International Center – Great information on visas, immigration and employment options for those on F-1 and J-1 visas (and others)
One Day One Job Blog – Job search tips for international students; additional job search tips and articles available here.
iHipo – International job and internship database
International Careers Consortium (ICC) – Annual conferences in the Boston area for American students considering international careers and international students looking to work in the US or in countries other than their own.

Adjusting to a New Culture

Tips for International Students, University of Michigan Video – Advice for international students transitioning to the US
International Students and the Job Search, University of Virginia – In addition to visa information, this packet offers helpful strategies for seeking employment in the US and advice for facing common cultural barriers

Communication Skills Training

Purdue University Online Writing Lab – Grammar, usage and cultural considerations for ESL writers
EnglishClub – Lessons, games and quizzes for ESL learners
Dictionarist – Online dictionary that provides pronunciation examples

Resources for Latino Students

ECU Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
LatPro – Connects Latinos and Spanish/Portuguese bilingual candidates to jobs nationally and internationally
Equal Opportunities Publications – Hispanic Career World – Publication with career advice from Latino professionals
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers – Grants, scholarships, and career development resources and events for Hispanic engineers and engineering students
Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) – Scholarships and career resources for students as well as professional development and networking opportunities for experienced workers
Latino Career Expo – Annual job fair presented by El Mundo Boston
Nemnet Diversity Career Fairs for Educators – Annual job fairs in Boston, DC, NJ and other locations
EOP’s STEM Diversity Career Expos – Annual job fairs in Boston, New York City, Washington DC, and other locations
INROADS and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) – Organizations that provide internships and mentoring for students from diverse backgrounds. SEO also provides training for professionals interested in alternative investments

Resources for LGBTQ Students

ECU LGBT Resource Office
Out For Undergrad – Offers annual business, marketing, technology and engineering conferences for students
ProGayJobs – Job search listings featuring employers who are committed to diversity in the workplace
OutProfessionals – Networking events for professionals and students
Point Foundation – National scholarship foundation for LGBTQ students
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Inc. (NOGLSTP) – Scholarships, events and networking opportunities for students and professionals in STEM fields
GLIFAA – Supports LGBT personnel, their families, and straight allies in US government foreign affairs offices
Pride@Work – Represents LGBT union members and their allies

Resources for Military Veterans

Resources for Native American Students

Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) – Fellowships, scholarships and an annual conference for students and professionals
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) – Job board, scholarships and internships for students and professionals in STEM fields
Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) – Scholarships and career resources for students as well as professional development and networking opportunities for experienced workers
CareerOneStop – Employment training programs for Native Americans
Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEOP) Internship Program – Internships with the EPA and other governmental or tribal environmental offices
Native American Summer Research Internship – Paid summer internships in health science research at the University of Utah
INROADS and Sponsors for Educational Outreach (SEO) – Organizations that provide internships and mentoring for students from diverse backgrounds. SEO also provides training for professionals interested in alternative investments
Affordable Colleges Online – A resource that provides Native American and non-tribal students information on some of the trials facing this community of learners while also tapping into a range of resources meant to bolster Native American student numbers and support them while in school
Community for Accredited Online Schools is a comprehensive accreditation resource that provides prospective students and families with the tools needed to make well-informed decisions about their education. For information click here

Resources for Student Athletes

ECU Student Athletes

Resources for Students with Disabilities

Job and Internship Search Resources

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) – Professional association offering career resources and a national conference for students and professionals
Entry Point! – American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) program that offers paid summer internship opportunities in STEM fields
Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program – Summer internship and leadership development opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students
Lime Connect – Scholarship, internship and fellowship opportunities for students and alumni
Getting Hired – Job search website dedicated to bridging the gap between job seekers with disabilities and employers looking to hire
Ability Jobs – Division of ABILITY magazine that features job listings and virtual career fairs
AbilityLinks – Job listings, resume posting and mentoring opportunities
disABLEDperson.com – Job listings for persons with disabilities

Employment Agencies/Placement Services

Partnership Resources, Inc. – Job placement services for persons with developmental disabilities
Workforce Recruitment Program Recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with students and recent graduates
Hire Disability Solutions – Offers job listings and a resume board
CareerOneStop – Career search resources from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Advocacy Organizations

Additional Publications

Job Accommodation Network – Summary of ADA law as well as an Accommodation Toolbox to assist job-seekers in securing reasonable accommodations
CAREERS & the disABLED – See the “Companies Actively Recruiting” section
ABILITY Magazine

Resources for Women

ECU Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
WWWomen – Links to various professional associations for women
Women in Technology International (WITI) – Networking, job listings and events for women across the technology sector
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – Conferences, online courses, scholarships and a job board
New York Women in Communications – Career development resources, including job and internship listings and skill-building podcasts
CareerWomen – Job listings from recruiters actively looking to hire women
INROADS and Sponsors for Educational Opportunities (SEO) – Organizations that provide internships and mentoring for students from diverse backgrounds; SEO also provides training for professionals interested in alternative investments