Finding Fellowships for Graduate Students

There are two types of fellowships for graduate students portable and institutional. While institutional fellowships requires students to study in the approved school, portable fellowships allow more flexibility for students as they can choose the institution they want to attend …

By Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.)
Ozzy Girit Heck (Ph.D.) Career Success Program Specialist
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Student Organization Spotlight: The Women’s Network

This month, the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed the Women’s Network. Read their responses below!

1. Can you tell me about your organization, including its overall mission and vision on campus? 

The Women’s Network is the largest …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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Upcoming Diversity In Finance Opportunities!

Are you interested in a career in the financial services industry? We have compiled a list of diversity recruiting fellowships, professional development and scholarship opportunities from major banks in the United States which are inserted below: 

Goldman Sachs: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/americas/possibilities-summits.html

Applications …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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Resources For Students with Disabilities Navigating the Workplace

1. Job Accommodation Network

Sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Labor, it has a wealth of resources for people with disabilities who need accommodations in the workplace, including tips on disclosure, determining accommodations and more.  It also lists resources for …

By Yaleza Fernandez
Yaleza Fernandez
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Transition to the Workplace: Students with Disabilities

The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed Anne Lewis, a Disability Services Specialist at the Office for Services for Students with Disabilities. She shared her insights on disclosing disabilities to employers and advice for navigating the workplace transition …

By Yaleza Fernandez
Yaleza Fernandez
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Finding Employers Who Foster Diversity and Inclusion Beyond The Diversity Roundtable Event

                     When considering job offers, career paths, and other aspects of future employment-it is important to consider how one’s own beliefs, background, and personality can impact one’s decision. Similarly, declaring a major, discovering a field you’re passionate about, and landing the …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
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Access this Career Guide to learn more about the Americans With Disabilities Act

As a student with a visible or invisible disability, you have protections from the Americans with Disabilities Act that prohibit you from discrimination and entitle you to accommodations to ease your school and work experience. Affordable Colleges Online has created …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Are you looking for a community to connect with? Check out “The Mighty”

The Mighty is an online community designed to connect people with disabilities and health challenges. Their goal is to connect people tackling similar challenges and allow them to feel seen and understood by others, as well as to provide resources …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Disability Equality Index: Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Comprehensive list of 200+ top-scoring companies that rates levels of disability workplace inclusion. Ratings conducted annually by Disability:IN.

By Alissa Strong
Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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Understood.org: “Content from people who learn and think differently”

Understood recognizes that although 1 in 4 people have a learning or thinking difference and 1 in 5 have a disability, the world can feel like it is not structured to accommodate these individuals. Their mission is to provide a …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Disclosing a Disability at Work

Disclosing a disability at work is a choice that a person can choose to make at any time during their career. Therefore, making the decision to disclose a disability may take time. Some things to keep in mind is if …

By Rose Ulaner
Rose Ulaner
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