Women and Femme Students

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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 internshipsÌýand 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

Advancing Women is a leading diversity recruitment site that connectsÌýtop-tier talent in the STEM fields with global opportunities.

The Feminist Majority Foundation’s jobs board has been a high-traffic resource for more than 20Ìýyears.

The SWE Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for leading companies in the engineering and technology field.

We’ve compiled a list of job platforms that focus on the needs of today’s modern woman (and anyone else who values diversity and equal opportunities).

Join the largest online career community for women to find jobs, adviceÌýand support.

With company reviews designed to reflect what women want to know about employers, we're helping women find the companies and jobs where they will thrive.

Identifies the top websites that provide support and resources for moms reentering the workforce, aiming to ease their transition back into employment.

Additional Career-Related Resources

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) is a federal law that prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of sex.

Provides dataÌý based on an analysis of top performers—companies that have a higher representation of women and women of color than their industry peers.

Provides information on your right to be protected against sex discrimination and what to do if your rights are violated.

Provides information on the U.S. Department of Labor andÌýtheir initiatives underway to combat gender and racial pay disparities in the workforce and ensure equity in the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Chips and Science and Inflation Reduction acts.

Highlights the risks and potential illegality of hiring managers using social media as a screening tool, which can be particularly dangerous for survivors of domestic violence.

Defines GBV, its prevalenceÌýand outlines how to effectively prevent and address GBV in the workplace.

The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program helps families afford child care, enabling parents to work, look for workÌýor attend school.

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PlacesÌýto Build Connections

As a student, actively building your networkÌýis 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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