African, African American and Black Students

Explore this page to find job boards, identity-related career advice and resources to help you navigate the world of work. Use these tools to support your career goals, find jobs and internships��and establish a strong network both on and off campus.

Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for a tailored session to address your specific needs and goals.

Resources for the Job Search

Find your next opportunity or your next great hire using the Professional Diversity Network!

Black Career Women’s Network (BCWN) is a national career development organization dedicated to fostering the professional growth of Black women.

The Black Collegian is a career and self-development magazine targeted to African-American students and other students of color seeking information on careers, job opportunities, graduate/professional school, internships/co-ops, study abroad programs, etc.

The National Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in America.

We connect highly qualified employees with colleges and universities that choose to embrace a workforce reflective of their student population and surrounding communities.

Additional Career-Related Resources

The �鶹ӰԺ County Branch of the NAACP works with advocates and agencies throughout the country on issues that affect our greater community.

Heliana Ramirez's Black Women Toxic Job Suicide Prevention Resource Guide provides alternative crisis resources that avoid police and maintain autonomy in the community.

Real stories inside of 22 women who wear their natural hair in corporate America.

At the BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit, two hair experts explored the effects that hair bias has on professional women of color and their journeys up the corporate ladder.

Interviews with 10 women of color shed light on some of the common challenges faced by Black women in the workplace, how they cope with those challenges, and how those coping mechanisms affect their chances of long-term success.

50+ Black-owned or Black-led (Black CEO) companies across diverse industries that have .

Microaggressions affect everyone, so creating more inclusive and culturally competent workplace cultures means each of us must explore our own biases in order to become aware of them.

Microaggressions reinforce white privilege and undermine a culture of inclusion. Provides input on how to respond to misaggressions.

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Places to Build Connections

As a student, actively building your network is key to shaping your future career. Networking with peers, professors and industry professionals can open up opportunities that might not be readily accessible otherwise. This effort acts as a powerful equalizer, providing you with access to mentorship, hidden job markets and a supportive community that can advocate for inclusivity in your chosen field. Starting this journey now, during your academic career, sets a solid foundation for professional growth and helps create a more equitable landscape in any industry you choose to enter.

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