Affinity Communities

Affinity groups are based on a shared identity or common goal to enhance community and networking among members of underserved student populations.  

Our intention with these pages is to:

  • Foster community and inclusion through mentors, allies, and peers

  • Advocate for programs and events to meet the needs of underserved student populations, such as: student-centered career consulting and events, our JCPenney Suite-Up event, Runway to Career Success Fashion Show, funds to support internships, Diversity Roundtables, Multicultural Career Fair Flip, and the B-Money Smart financial wellness programming

  • Increase awareness of marginalized group’s perspectives and concerns

*We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and recommend that you join any affinity group that you identify with to connect to networks and explore helpful resources. 

 

 

10 Companies That Hire International Students For Valuable Internships

Looking for employers that hire international students and not quite sure where to begin? Here are 10 companies that hire international students: Read full article at https://www.globalinternships.com/post/10-companies-that-hire-international-students-for-valuable-internships

 

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Alissa Strong Sr. Asst. Director, Technology Innovation & Marketing
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10 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SHARE ADVICE FOR OTHERS ENTERING THE INDUSTRY

According to research by Google, women receive just 18 percent of computer science degrees. Three decades ago, that number was 37 percent.

Unsatisfied with that status quo, many tech companies are taking steps to make their teams more representative of …

By Lindsey Murtland
Lindsey Murtland Senior Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Partnerships
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Tips for Human Services and Education Informational Interviews

A great way to gain knowledge and network is through conducting informational interviews. Find someone who has a position you would like to have one day or is in a field you are interested in pursuing. Even if they are …

By Maya Tierney
Maya Tierney Student Director of Programming, Senior Peer Consutant
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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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Featured Resources

Big Interview

Online interview practice platform that allows you to respond to interview questions through video.
Simply respond to interview questions through …

International Student Career Success Week

September 5–8 | Programs at noon daily

Join the Fleishman Career Center, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Watson Career and …

You have put a lot of time and effort into pursuing your PhD degree. Now it’s time to focus on …

LGBTQ Career Development Guide

Develop your career as an LGBTQ community member and learn how to market yourself to potential employers.

Rise First College Success Roadmap

Rise First’s College Success Roadmap is aimed to enable first-generation student success. With this roadmap, Rise First hopes to provide …

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