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Diverse Populations

For information on a number of diversity-related magazines, please go to Equal Opportunity Publications.

General Diversity

Resources for Women

  • Advancing Women -- A network for women to share career strategies, provide employment opportunities, and find cutting-edge resources.
  • American Association of University Women -- Provides information on current issues, research funding, and other resources specifically for women.
  • Feminist Majority Foundation -- Lists job banks in feminist, nonprofit, and general employment categories.
  • Feminist.com -- Links to sites relating specifically to women in business or a professional setting.
  • Jobs in Women's Studies -- Provides listings of jobs related to women's studies; maintained by the University of Maryland.
  • Planned Parenthood -- Lists dozens of clinical and non-clinical positions at Planned Parenthood clinics and similar organizations.
  • WomensJobSearch.net -- Job search site designed for women.
  • Women's Work -- Search for flexible schedule, telecommuting, part-time, job share and work-from-home opportunities. Get information on family-friendly benefits and policies.

Persons with Disabilities

  • College and Career Programs for Deaf Students -- Contains listings for over 100 post-secondary programs in the U.S., alphabetized by state. Includes information on admissions, enrollment, costs, support services, and degrees offered.
  • National Business & Disability Council -- "The leading national resource for corporations and agencies that are hiring, working with, and marketing to people with disabilities."
  • Office of Disability Employment Policy -US Dept of Labor -- Information on individual rights in the workplace, interviewing techniques, workplace accommodations, and more.
  • The Arc -- An online that provides easy access to facts, contacts, and news updates about people with disabilities and advocacy.
  • Work Support -- A compilation of information and resources related to persons with disabilities in the workplace.
  • World Association of Persons with Disabilities -- "WAPD advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels." This site contains information and resources on various topics.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

  • Gay Financial Network -- Information on careers, investing, and personal finance.
  • Gay Work.com -- Contains articles and news, a list of gay-friendly employers, information on domestic partner benefits, and legal updates. Post your resume and search for jobs!
  • Hirediversity.com
  • Human Rights Campaign -- Information about GLBT issues in the workplace, family, local and national news, and more. Also contains resource packets and advice columns on topics such as coming out at work and domestic partner benefits.
  • Lambda Business Directory -- Searchable directory of gay and lesbian owned/friendly businesses. Also contains profiles of featured employers.
  • Sexual Orientation and Career Decision-Making -- Helpful tips from Lawrence University regarding coming out during the job search process or on the job.

Ethnic Minorities

  • Asian Professional Exchange -- "A professional cultural community," this site contains information about membership, special events, and committees.
  • Black Collegian On-line -- "The career site for students of color" - this web resource contains sections on graduate school, global study, African-American issues, military opportunities, and jobs. Includes a database to post your resume and search for jobs.
  • DiversityLink.com
  • Indian.Com: American Indian Country on the Web -- Links to American Indian-owned businesses and other resources on the web.
  • Latin Professional Network -- Job board for Hispanic and bilingual professionals.
  • Multicultural Advantage
  • NativeAmericanJobs.com -- Find job & career opportunities on or near  Native American Indian Reservations. You do not have to be Native American Indian to utilize this job site, just be interested in working for a Tribal OR Non-Tribal Company.
  • Saludos.com -- Information on education and careers for Hispanic job seekers, including a resume database. Text in both English and Spanish.

Adult Students

  • Adult Student Center -- Information and inspiration on how to get started, choose a major, pay for school, and review study tips. Also contains an advice column and a forum to connect with other adult students.
  • Adult Student.com -- A companion to "The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success," this site contains articles, quizzes, tips, and success stories from other adult students.
  • Back2College -- A collection of resources for reentering students, including articles fro ma variety of publications and information on financial aid, career/major decisions, time management, and more.
  • Kent State Adult Student Services -- Check out the many services available to returning adult students on Kent State's campus.
  • Senior Job Bank -- Are you over 50 and looking for your next job? Are you interested in full-time, part-time, temporary, or volunteer work?