Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Affinity Community Page!

This web page is meant to provide information and resources to help you navigate your career development as a student identifying as LGBTQ+. We are here to support you throughout the process and to answer your questions about how to address topics like identity disclosure and finding LGBTQ friendly employers throughout your job search and in the workplace.  Feel free to browse the Fleishman Center resources to educate yourself about your rights and policies. 

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

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Building A Culture Of Appreciation: Owens Corning’s Approach To Developing Talent

Employee resource groups, or affinity groups, are membership organizations within a company that are dedicated to connecting employees of all seniority levels who have common interests and backgrounds. They’re also a great place to learn about different cultures and participate …

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6 types of employers most welcoming to college students who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, Black and African American, Latino, Economically Disadvantaged, or Women

Entering the workforce as a college student from an underrepresented background can be a daunting task. These students often face unique challenges when seeking employment, as they search for organizations that value diversity and inclusivity. In this blog post, we …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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  • Coordinator for Communication Success and Integrated Learning Binghamton University
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Featured Resources

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

Salary transparency

The Human Rights Campaign’s list of LGBTQ+ professional and student associations provides a collection of organizations across a variety of …

The Human Rights Campaign and its Foundation advocate for equality and liberation for LGBTQ+ individuals by mobilizing support for pro-equality …

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