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Diversity & Inclusion Resources
The resources on this page are here to support your unique professional journey. As you explore, keep in mind that your identity is made up of multiple dimensions. There may be resources in more than one of the groups below that helps you grow professionally. As you engage with the resources relevant to you, we encourage you to explore other groups that you may not belong to as well. The more we understand about each other, the better we can work together to succeed.


Identity Focused Toolkits

African American/Black Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) & Undocumented First Generation Hispanic/Latinx International 2SLGBTQIA+ Middle Eastern and North Africa Native Americans and Indegenous Peoples Student Veterans Students with Disabilities

African American/Black

Job Search

• African-American Hires: Learn about the workplace from the experiences of Black professionals. Includes lists of employers who have demonstrated their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace through consistent outreach and hiring practices from diverse groups.


• Black Career Network: Find job opportunities and current career events such as career fairs.


• Black Career Women's Network: A national career development organization that provides resources, tools and a network by which Black women may strategically manage their growth and success in their careers.


• Diversity Employers: Job and internship postings from employers who indicate that they support diversity.


• IMDiversity: Offers information on career-related topics, job opportunities, and ways to develop a diverse network.


• Jopwell: A career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals for finding jobs and internships.


• Jobs for People of Color in Tech: This platform is designed to connect people of color with jobs in the tech industry.


• The Black Perspective-Bringing together African-American: A site that connects the African-American community to employers and jobs that promote equal opportunity and affirmative action, as well as raising awareness around opportunities and issues.


• Urban League Employment Network: An online job board that caters to African-Americans, as well as others in underserved communities, to achieve desired, secure careers.


• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE): Internship and fellowship postings for the STEM fields, open to talented and diverse students and faculty at all levels.

Graduate & Professional School

• AGEP - Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate: Provides programs to support underrepresented minority groups in their efforts to achieve graduate and postdoctoral degrees.


• Resources for People of Color (POCs) in STEM: A comprehensive resource document consisting of resources for people of color in STEM. This includes fellowships, GRE and graduate school application funding, undergraduate scholarships, internships and mentoring, travel grants, and more.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• Black Solidarity Conference (BSC): A student-run conference held in February that invites undergraduates of various communities to discuss issues facing the Black/Afro-Diasporic communities, and come up with solutions that can be implemented on their own campus. Panels, discussions, networking, and social gatherings allow for in-depth conversations about pertinent issues.


• Association of Black Anthropologists: This association of Black anthropologists promotes the field of anthropology among Black students at the graduate level through mentoring.


• Black Enterprise: A media brand that promotes resources and stories in the Black community surrounding business, investing, and wealth building.


• ColorComm: Business Community for Women of Color in the Communications Industry: A platform that addresses diversity and inclusion in the communication, marketing, media, and advertising industries. Serves as a collection of individuals to help connect and network with like-minded people, especially women of color.


• National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA): A non-profit organization that provides leadership and technical training, as well as networking and connection opportunities to bridge the gap for black finance and accounting professionals.


• National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters: An association that connects African-American individuals in radio and television station owners. The Foundation offers money through scholarships to African-American students seeking to enter the broadcasting and telecommunications management industries, as well as training fellowships for participating in the NABOB conferences.


• National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA): An organization that promotes the needs of Black law students surrounding education, profession, and politics. It aims to better the connection between Black law students and attorneys to the American legal structure, as well as promoting careers in law.


• National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ): This organization connects African-American journalism and media students and professionals to programs and services to advocate on their behalf. The organization also provides scholarships for students pursuing a degree in journalism, media, and communications, as well as hosts a workshop to better tell stories in different forms (visuals, social media, and websites).


• National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA): An organization that promotes the education, wealth building, and growth opportunities for those from underrepresented communities in the business sector. Members of the program are offered a webinar series to connect with others and learn about pressing issues facing the Black community in business.


• National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA): This organization serves as the professional voice for over 200,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students. The association provides lists of professional opportunities in all nursing fields. A collaborative mentorship program is sponsored to help NBNA nurses/student nurses at various levels of their development.


• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): NSBE offers a job board focused on Engineering opportunities, access to scholarships offered by corporate sponsors and information about pursuing graduate school in Engineering.


• Organization of Black Designers: This site offers career resources for both employers and a broad spectrum of designers to promote diversity in design. The organization supports designers in: web design, fashion, graphics and more. An internship posting board with current opportunities is also available.


• The Association of Black Psychologists: This association seeks to increase Black students’ participation in research and scholarship, to enhance the professional development of Black students and to increase the overall number of Black clinicians and professionals in the Psychology field. The site offers job postings by specialty and state location, as well as resources to support those pursuing dissertations and clinical internships.


• The Chicago Committee's Legal Trek Program: The Chicago Committee and DePaul University College of Law partner to host LegalTrek which is a summer program for diverse, undergraduate students interested in the legal profession. Over the course of eight sessions students learn about different practice areas, the law school application process, LSAT prep, participate in mock negotiations, a mock trial, and visit legal places of employment. Attorneys volunteered as mentors and coaches for the program.


• Professional Association List: List of Professional associations organized by industry

Publications

• Black Employment & Entrepreneur Magazine: America's Leading African American Business and Career magazine that promotes the advancement of all aspects of business and employment to ensure equal opportunity. The publication informs, educates, and promotes employment opportunities within corporate America to create equal opportunities in more diverse workplaces.


• Diversity Inc. Career Center: Features job listings from the publishers of Diversity Inc. As well as helpful articles and webinars. There is also a list of “Top 50 for Diversity”.


• Equal Opportunity Publications: Equal Opportunity Publications, Inc. (EOP) has led the way in diversity recruitment with a portfolio of seven national career magazines, a diversity website, an online job board, and Career Expos for women, members of minority groups and people with disabilities.


• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises. They have a center in Oklahoma.


• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): A civil rights organization whose vision is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race; including the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens.


• The Black Perspective: Dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in America's employment and education. We aim to spread awareness of issues and opportunities concerning the African-American community through news and by connecting them with employers who foster affirmative action and equal opportunity as part of their corporate policies.

State and Federal Laws
Understand your rights in the employment process and as an employee

• US Equal Opportunity Commission Facts About Race/Color Discrimination


• US Department of Justice Federal Protections Against National Origin Discrimination


• Discrimination Overview: Anti-discrimination laws have helped thousands of people join the workforce

OSU On-Campus Resources/Student Organizations

• African American programs and resources at OSU including list of student clubs and organizations, how to get involved, and other resources.

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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American

Job Search

• Asianlife: Jobs, People, Community: This on-line network offers the Pan-Asian community the opportunity to cultivate their careers, connect and be a part of a global Asian community. The website includes a global job board with a database of jobs in the US and Asia.


• Asian Jobs.com: This platform connects job seekers with employers searching bilingual individuals who speak Asian languages and English, as well as organizations seeking to increase their diversity.


• Diversity Employer: This site includes job and internship postings from employers that indicate they support diversity.


• Jobs for People of Color in Tech: This platform connects people of color with jobs in the tech industry.


• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE): STEM internships and fellowships.

Graduate & Professional School

• APIA Scholars: APIA Scholars offers a range of scholarships to support APIA students.


• Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander Students: This site provides a list of 25 scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander students.


• Scholarships offered to Asian Americans: This site details information about the financial aid process and offers information about identity-based scholarships available to Asian Americans.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• Asian American Architects/Engineers Association: The (AAa/e) platform is designed to empower professionals working in the building environment in their personal and professional growth, business development, networking, and leadership in their communities.


• Asian American Journalists Association: The goal of this nonprofit is to advance diversity in the newsroom and ensure fair and accurate coverage of communities of color.


• AAPI Women Lead: This organization aims to strengthen the progressive political and social platforms of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the US through the leadership of self-identified AAPI women and girls.


• Asian American Women in Leadership Conference (coordinated by Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence (ASPIRE): The Asian American Women in Leadership (AAWIL) Conference is an interactive event aimed at growing and developing personal and professional leadership. The conference is designed to provide a forum for a cross-generational community of Asian American girls and women to share experiences and learn from one another.


• Asia Pacific American Leadership: The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is designed to build leadership, promote APA interests and success in public service careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community.


• Asia Society: This global non-profit organization is designed to forge closer ties between Asia and the West through arts, education, policy, and business outreach. Asia Society has offices in New York and Texas.


• Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics: This national, non-profit organization is dedicated to creating and developing API leaders.


• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association: (NAPABA) helps individuals to learn about leadership and apply to opportunities designed to develop leadership and professional skills. The organization also provides information on ways to get involved with the AAPI legal community.


• National Association of Asian American Professionals: This non-profit organization cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. NAAAP offers a Career Center section designed to connect Asian and minority professional talent with companies across the globe.


• Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers: This site brings together Asian heritage scientists and engineers to foster success in the global business world.


• South Asian Americans Leading Together: This national, non-partisan, non-profit organization fights for racial justice and advocates for the civil rights of all South Asians in the United States. SAALT offers a Young Leaders Institute designed to cultivate skills, deepen knowledge and awareness, nurture relationships with diverse communities and empower young leaders to be change agents.


• South Asian Bar Association of North America: This student-led organization is the umbrella organization for regional South Asian Bar Associations and South Asian legal professionals throughout North America. NASALA aims to close the geographical and generational gaps faced by South Asian law students and attorneys for the benefit of the community. It connects affiliated South Asian American law student organizations and law students across the country.


• The Center for Asian Pacific American Women: This Center strives to nurture Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by expanding leadership capacity, fostering awareness of AAPI issues, creating a supportive network of AAPI women leaders, and strengthening the community.

Publications

• Asian and American Leadership Styles: How are they Unique? This article, written by a Harvard Business School faculty member, explores American and Asian leadership styles and illustrates that while they are different there are shared and important similarities.


• Diversity Inc. Career Center: This publication offers a section of job listings from the publishers of Diversity Inc., as well as articles and webinars. Included is also a list of “Top 50 for Diversity”.

State and Federal Laws
Understand your rights in the employment process and as an employee

• US Equal Opportunity Commission Facts About Race/Color Discrimination


• US Equal Opportunity Commission's What You Should Know about the EEOC and Religious and National Origin Discrimination Involving the Muslim, Sikh, Arab, Middle Eastern and South Asian Communities

OSU On-Campus Resources/Student Organizations

• Asian Pacific Islander Desi American programs and resources at OSU including list of student clubs and organizations, how to get involved, and other resources.


• Indian Student Organization and other student organizations on Campus Link

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) & Undocumented

Job Search

• DREAMer Jobs: Facebook group that shares job postings for DACA beneficiaries.


• My Undocumented Life: Information and resources for undocumented students including scholarship opportunities, applying for DACA, immigration and related policy updates, and a job board.


• Government Jobs: Rare exceptions for non-citizens to work in government.

Graduate & Professional School

• Applying to Grad School: Collection of resources to support undocumented students apply to graduate school. There are additional resources on this website on navigating grad school.


• Law School Resource Guide for Undocumented Students: This guide is designed to help undocumented people who are interested in applying to law school understand the process.


• Medical Schools: List of medical schools open to undocumented and DACA applicants.


• Medical School for Pre-Med Undocumented Students: Frequently Asked Questions for pre-health majors considering medicine, dentistry, nursing public health, and scientific research.


• Undocu-Grad School Guide: Guide to pursuing, financing, and navigating graduate school.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• The DREAM Bar Association (DBA): For undocumented immigrants who are interested in pursuing a law career.


• United We Dream: People-powered movement with resources, network, and guidance.


• Pre-Health Dreamers: Network and resources for Pre-Health majors.


• UndocuBlack Network


• UndocuUndergrads National Network

Publications

• Undocumented Student Career Guide: Guide to gaining experience while in school, continuing education, and work options.


• Immigrants Rising: Information and resources for undocumented students including programs, services, and opportunities.


• The Dream: Scholarships and additional resources are available.

State and Federal Laws
Understand your rights in the employment process and as an employee

• Higher Education Immigration Portal: Policies, data and resources for undocumented and immigrant students at the state and national level.


• Sanctuary Cities: Resources including list of sanctuary cities in the US.


• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Obtain employment authorization if eligible through this application.

OSU On-Campus Resources

• OSU Information for DACA Students: Information and resources from the Office of Institutional Diversity.


• Student Programs and Resources: Hispanic and Latinx Student Programming and Resources offering opportunities to get connected and build community.

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First Generation

Job Search

• National Internship Listing for all fields: This national internship listing, sponsored by Chegg, encompasses a variety of fields. It is possible to search by “First-Gen” to find companies looking for First-Generation students.


• Indeed.com: The Indeed job board offers the option to search on “First Generation College Jobs". That list may then be filtered by location, keywords, and experience level.

Graduate & Professional School

• A First-Gen's Guide to Grad School: A blog from a first-gen student of color about getting in, surviving, and thriving in Grad School. Includes links to podcasts, videos, essays on how, when, and where to apply to graduate school.


• First Gen Medicine: Guide to the process of getting into medical school, timelines, what you should be doing in college from your first year and final steps.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• Online Community for 1st Gen: This is an online community for First-Gen students. This resource offers information for questions individuals may have before arriving on campus, or at any point during college years. Stories of current First-Gen students are provided, and stories of new First-Gen students may be added.


• Center for First-Generation Student Success: This resource is created through a NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) initiative. It provides First-Gen students with a wealth of resources for professional development and mentorship.


• Rise First: Online community and resources for first-generation students including scholarships, role models, and webinars.

Publications

• Michelle Obama's Video for First-Gen students: Message to First-Gen college students across the country from Former First Lady Michelle Obama, a first-generation college graduate.


• First-Generation Students Unite: An article that shares the stories of First-Gen college students across the country. It encourages First-Gen students to embrace being First-Gent as a unique part of their identity.


• Transitioning from College to the Workforce as a First-Gen: This interview offers insights to First-Generation students on making smooth transitions from campus to the workplace.


• Career Advice for First-Generation Graduate Students: This article offers six key pieces of advice from a First-Generation graduate student on transitioning from academe to the world of work.


• Fact sheet on first-gen students: This fact sheet offers information about First-Gen students from their pre-college years through their academic experiences.


• Scholarships for First-Gen: This resource provides college funding options and/or additional scholarship resources.

OSU On-Campus Resources

• OSU Writing Center: The writing center can help you improve your writing for academically related work as well as personal statements, or additional writing submissions (ie. writing samples) that may be requested as part of your application materials.


• College Advising: You can make an appointment to meet with an advisor about your questions related to academic requirements to prepare you for applying to graduate school, medical school, law school etc.


• OSU First Year Success Center: The Office of First Year Success provides the tools and resources you need to succeed. Beginning with your orientation experience, through your first year, we have you covered.


• Student Support Services: Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program that allows selected educational institutions or agencies to provide fundamental support to students at the college level. Students involved in SSS will receive free on-campus services from academic advising to personal mentoring.


• OSU Basic Needs Resource Center: A large population of college students stress about finding their next meal, a place to sleep, or keeping up with hygiene needs. If this is you, you’re not alone. OSU has a wide range of partnerships, pantries, and resources to help students meet their basic needs.

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Hispanic/Latinx

Job Search

• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: This is a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization committed to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. The institute offers programs and experiences designed for Latinx students.


• Diversity Employers: This site includes job and internship postings from employers that indicate they support diversity.


• Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE): This national non-profit organization is dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of aspiring Latino professionals.


• Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association(HLPA): This association lists organizations who indicate they have a commitment to diversity and the Hispanic/Latinx community.


• iHispano: Jobs and Careers for Latino Professionals: This website showcases specific organizations, upcoming networking events and jobs/internship opportunities.


• Inroads Internships: This organization connects businesses and ethnically diverse students via paid internship experiences at many North American companies.


• Jobs for People of Color in Tech: This platform connects people of color with job opportunities in the tech industry.


• Jopwell: A career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals for finding jobs and internships.


• Latinx Alliances | Teach for America: Teach For America (TFA) works to confront educational inequity by training individuals to teach pre-K-12 students in one of 50 regions throughout the country. TFA offers a culturally responsive Latinx leadership network that supports those in pursuit of educational equity in the United States. TFA requires a two year commitment.


• Saludos: This resource works to connect Hispanic/Latinx bilingual professionals with organizations seeking diversity in their workplaces.


• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Information about scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other career development opportunities.


• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE): STEM internships and fellowships.

Graduate & Professional School

• AGEP - Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate: This program is committed to increasing the numbers of underrepresented minorities (URMs), including those with disabilities, entering and completing STEM graduate education and postdoctoral training to levels that are representative of the available pool.


• AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students: This fellowship, for PhD students, is designed to increase the number of minority CPAs available to serve as role models and mentors to young people in the academic environment and university classrooms.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting: This organization provides professional development workshops, networking events, and career resources to empower and develop future leaders. It offers opportunities to connect with Latinx professionals through a variety of networking events. There is no cost for a basic membership.


• Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies | Culture, The Culture Marketing Council: This association is a trade organization representing the Hispanic marketing, communications, and media industry.


• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): This association focuses on the inclusion of Hispanics in corporate America at a level commensurate with the economic contributions of the Hispanic population.


• Jopwell: A career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals for finding jobs and internships.


• Prospanica: This organization supports Hispanic MBAs and business professionals in achieving their educational, economic and social potential. It hosts annual conferences and provides access to experts in the field. Prospanica also awards scholarships for graduate education to qualified individuals.


• Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic & Native Americans in Science: This national organization is working to foster the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership in STEM.


• Latinos in Science and Engineering: This group's focus is to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latino engineers and scientists. It offers leadership development programs, opportunities to develop career-related networks. A scholarship program is available to increase the number of Latino students completing their higher education goals in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.


• National Association of Hispanic Nurses: This association is committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote, and advocate for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses. Scholarships are available to NAHN members.


• National Hispanic Medical Association: This organization is dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders who will help eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics. In the NHMA Career Center section of the website, there are job postings through the National Healthcare Career Network, and a variety of resources for job searchers.


• Hispanic National Bar Association: HNBA is a nonpartisan, national organization that represents the interests of Hispanic legal professionals, and advocates for Hispanic attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants and law students in the United States. HNBA also offers scholarships and stipends to assist Latinx students in their educational and professional development pursuits.


• National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals: This organization is committed to advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership. NAHREP accomplishes its mission by educating and empowering real estate professionals who serve Hispanic home buyers & sellers.


• Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA): Provides career information and opportunities about inclusive companies.

Publications

• Diversity Inc. Career Center: This publication features job listings from the publishers of Diversity Inc., as well as helpful articles and webinars. They also feature a list of “Top 50 for Diversity”.


• UnidosUS—formerly known as National Council of La Raza (NCLR): This organization advocates for Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce, and the economy, health, and housing.


• Hispanic Network Magazine | A Latino Business & Employment Magazine: This is a source for employment and business opportunities targeting Hispanics, Latinx and Native Americans.

State and Federal Laws

• Alexander v. Sandoval (2001), Title VI: CITATION 532 US 275 (2001)


• US Equal Opportunity Commission: Facts About Race/Color Discrimination


• US Department of Justice Federal Protections Against National Origin Discrimination

OSU On-Campus Resources/Student Organizations

• Hispanic/Latinx Student Resources at OSU: List including list of student clubs and organizations, how to get involved, and other resources


• Reymundo Marrufo: OSU Coordinator of Hispanic/Latinx Affairs

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International

Job Search Resources in the US

• GoinGlobal: Career guides and postings for major cities in the US and abroad. Sign up for a training session on how to make the most of this resource. Must use OSU OKey to gain access.


• MyVisaJobs: Online portal for international students seeking employment opportunities in the US. It provides an annual H1B Visa Report that indicates which employers sponsored employees, for what positions, and locations.

Job Search Resources outside the US

• GoinGlobal: Career guides and postings for major cities in the US and abroad. Sign up for a training session on how to make the most of this resource. Must use OSU OKey to gain access.


• Idealist: Connects millions of people who want to do good with opportunities for action and collaboration all over the world.


• Akadeus: Provides current job openings at Business and Management Schools across the globe.


• CareerJet: Provides job listings from ~50 countries, featuring separate interfaces that are translated into 20 languages.


• Computeroxy: includes academic and research job vacancies in schools of computer, electrical and mathematical sciences and engineering in the U.S. but especially around the world.


• UNjobs: Vacancies with the United Nations and intergovernmental organizations.


• Indeed Worldwide: Job search engine for opportunities in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, and Asia.


• Recruit: An international, multilingual job search engine mainly covering China, Japan, India, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.


• iHipo: International jobs, internships, and graduate school search engine for students and young professionals by country or region.


• Jooble: Job search engine that searches jobs in 40+ countries.


• HRDC Job Bank: Connects job seekers to Canadian job openings.


• LinkUp Canada: Includes job listings throughout Canada that are only found on company and employer websites.


• LinkUp UK: Includes job listings throughout the United Kingdom that are posted on company websites.


• Monster International: Connects Monster.com users to 51 affiliated job sites in 44 countries.


• Joblift: Delivers the best job search results from multiple job sites in the UK.


• Seek: Job listings in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Asian executive jobs, job search and career tools, and volunteer opportunities.

Graduate & Professional School

• Graduate school overview for international students : See in particular Study Guide by Subject for more detailed information depending on your interests


• U.S. Graduate School Help for International Students : Content


• How Grad School Officials Evaluate International Applicants: Content


• Graduate School Admission Tests: Check out information about GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, DAT and OAT

Financing Graduate & Professional School

• 10 Ways International Students Can pay for Grad School


• International Student Loans for Graduate Students

Law School Resources

• An International Student's Guide to Applying to U.S. Law Schools


• 3 Tips for Applying to Law School as an International Student


• Applying to U.S. Law Schools as an International Student

Medical School & Other Health Professions Resources

• F-1 Doctors


• Applying to Medical School as an International Applicant


• U.S. & Canadian Allopathic Medical Schools Accepting Applications from International Students


• International Students and DO Medical Schools


• U.S. Medical Schools that Accept Canadian Students


• International Friendly Medical Schools & Funding for International Students


• How International Premeds Can Find a Med School


• MD Program for International Students @ George Washington


• MD/PhD Funding List by School


• International Medical Graduate Toolkit

Dentistry

• ADEA: Dental School Explorer searchable database will help prospective applicants identify dental schools open to consider international students. Fees will apply for a one-year subscription.


• F-1 Doctors

Physical Therapy

• Within the PTCAS Program Directory, each program provides information specifically for international applicants, including: citizenship types eligible for admission; TOEFL requirements; and policy on foreign coursework.

Physician Assistant

• Non official list of PA schools accepting international students

Publications

• Job Search Tips for New International Students


• WEBINAR: Career Brand Building for International Students


• 10 Job Search Tips for International Students This Summer


• 9 Ways International Students Can Build Job-Search Muscle This Fall


• Career Readiness Competencies that U.S. employers value


• Navigating the U.S. Job Search for International Students


• Career Advice for International Students Seeking Employment in the U.S. by Niandong Wang & Serena Wang


• Are You Career Ready?


• Spreadsheet to Track Everything in Your Job Search


• Common Cultural Barriers to the U.S. Job Search (view accessible text version of Common Cultural Barriers Handout)


• Why don't companies sponsor H-1B visas for international students?


• Professionalism in the U.S. Job/Internship Search


• 4 Salary Negotiation Tips (Including Sample Scripts)


• How to Negotiate Salary: 37 Tips You Need to Know


• ICAway Podcast: How to Get Hired as a Young Talent


• ICAWAY webinars recordings


• Here Are 15 Possible Reasons You're Not Getting Hired—and How to Fix Them

State and Federal Laws

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Information and forms related to requirements, policies, and immigration laws.

OSU On-Campus Resources

• Career Resources: OSU Career Services' resource for international students


• International Students and Scholars (ISS)


• Employment Options for F-1 Students


• International Student Organization (ISO): Umbrella organization for 20 area clubs that represent 20 cultures from around the world.


• Cowboy Cousins: Program pairs current OSU students with new international students for the purpose of welcoming new students to the STillwater community, OSU, and the Cowboy family.

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2SLGBTQIA+

Job Search

• Victory Institute: This institute seeks to increase the number of LGBTQ+ members in public office.


• National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce: The NGLCC is a global not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the economic opportunities and advancements of the LGBT+ business community.


• Movement Advancement Project: This resource indicates which states/local governments include sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression in their non-discrimination policies.


• Corporate Equality Index: The national benchmarking tool measuring policies and benefits to LGBTQ+ employees on workplace inclusion.


• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE): STEM internships and fellowships.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• Human Rights Campaign: This organization seeks to promote and evaluate corporations and their policies to ensure LGBTQ individuals feel safe and are able to thrive in the workplace.


• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce: This organization promotes LGBTQ business owners and opportunities.


• National LGBT Bar Association: This is a community for those that identify as LGBTQ to explore or work within the legal field for community, and find helpful resources and opportunities.


• National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals: This organization is a community that is focused on the scientific and academic professional opportunities.


• Professional Associations by Industry: A comprehensive list of professional associations across most industries.


• Professional and Student Associations: List broken down by industry.


• Campus Pride: The largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the LGBTQ experience in college.


• GLAAD Campus Ambassadors: Program that trains volunteers to become leaders on their campus. The student allies campaign for equality and help support and organize other LGBTQ students on-campus.

Publications

• Advocate


• Coming Out at Work (HRC)


• Lambda Legal


• HRC Corporate Equality Index


• Workplace Diversity


• Out & Equal


• Pride at Work


• Non-discrimination laws and LGBTQ employment info


• Awesomely Authentic Career Blog on a variety of topics in the world of college, career and recruiting from a perspective of diversity and inclusion.


• Transiting in the Workplace: A Guide for Trans Employees


• Pronouns in the Workplace


• Career Considerations for LGBTQ+ Students from National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

State and Federal Laws

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protections for LGBTQ+ Employees


• Freedom Oklahoma


• Oklahoma for Equality

OSU On-Campus Resources

• LGBTQ Resources and Programs at OSU


• Resources: National resources for the OSU LGBTQ+ community

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Middle Eastern and North Africa

Job Search

• Advocate, Defend, Connect (ADC): The ADC Research Institute (ADCRI) hosts the Anthony Shadid Internship Program. Students nationally and internationally may gain first-hand experience in non-profit work at the ADC national office in Washington, D.C.


• The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS): This organization provides services within the metropolitan Detroit community. The Employment & Training department offers programs designed to help people of all ethnicities. Job and internship opportunities may be found on the site's postings.


• Diversity Employers | Job Search Engine: This resource includes job and internship postings from employers that indicate that they support diversity.


• IMDiversity: This resource offers information on career-related topics, job opportunities, and ways to make connections to develop a diverse network.


• Diversity Inc: This publication offers a section of job listings from the publishers of Diversity Inc., as well as articles and webinars. Included is also a list of "Top 50 for Diversity".


• INROADS : INROADS assists businesses in gaining greater access to diverse talent through the leadership development of ethnically diverse students. It connects businesses and students via paid internships.

Graduate & Professional School

• Resources for People of Color (POCs) in STEM: This site provides a list of scholarships, internships, fellowships, graduate application fee waivers, travel grants, and mentors. Information was created by a First-Generation Ph.D. student.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• American Association Yemeni Student and Professionals: This national organization seeks to identify and mitigate the socio-cultural barriers preventing Yemeni Americans from attaining the highest levels of academic achievement and professional success.


• Iraqi American Young Professionals (IAYP): The Iraqi American Young Group, composed of current college students and recent college graduates of Iraqi heritage currently living in the United States, offers young professionals opportunities to socialize, network and share information about professional opportunities.


• Lebnet: The goals of this North America based non-profit organization in Silicon Valley, California, are to offer networking and volunteering opportunities among members to support young professionals and Lebanese Entrepreneurs. LebNet is open to all Lebanese professionals in a broad technology ecosystem, residing in the US or Canada. Members include individuals from Fortune 500 and venture capital organizations, start-ups and academia.


• Middle East Studies Association: This non-profit association fosters the study of the Middle East, promotes high standards of scholarship and teaching, and encourages public understanding of the region.


• Middle Eastern America Professionals Association: This organization fosters community involvement for the betterment of its community through community education, service projects, cultural events, and professional networking.


• National Iranian American Council: The mission of this nonpartisan, nonprofit organization is to give voice to the Iranian-American community.


• SNABPI: This is a peer-to-peer network exclusively for Somali-North American entrepreneurs and professionals. SNABPI enables entrepreneurs to learn from each other to enhance the success of their business and personal lives.


• The Arab-American Business & Professional Association: This association hosts networking events with professionals and provides information about corporate internships.

Publications

• Diversity Inc. Career Center: This publication features job listings from the publishers of Diversity Inc., as well as helpful articles and webinars. They also feature a list of "Top 50 for Diversity".


• Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes and awards Arab-American university students who excel in Media Studies.


• Account Spark STEM Scholarship: This scholarship awards between $2,500 and $10,000 and may be renewable for students maintaining satisfactory academic performance. The scholarship makes all grant distributions directly to the student's affiliated college or university. To qualify students must attend an accredited college/university located within the United States.


• Khalaf Family Scholarship: The Khalaf Family Scholarships award $2,500 per student which may be renewable for up to four years for students meeting satisfactory academic progress standards. The scholarship distributes all grant funds directly to the student's institution.

State and Federal Laws

• Employment Discrimination Based on Religion, Ethnicity, or Country of Origin


• Questions and Answers for Employers: Responsibilities Concerning the Employment of Individuals Who Are, or Are Perceived to Be, Muslim or Middle Eastern

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Native Americans and Indegenous Peoples

Job Search

• Bureau of Indian Education: Indian Affairs is unique among federal employers in that it is authorized to use an Indian Preference policy in hiring. The policy allows certain persons of American Indian or Alaska Native descent to receive preference when appointments are made to vacancies in positions within the BIA and IHS.


• Diversity Employers | Job Search Engine: This site includes job and internship postings from employers supporting diversity.


• Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives: IHS offers scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students interested in health professions degree areas that lead to careers. Their extern program offers the opportunity to gain clinical experience in an Indian health facility during the summer or other non-academic periods.


• INROADS Internships: INROADS assists businesses in gaining greater access to diverse talent through the leadership development of ethnically diverse students. It connects businesses and students via paid internships.


• Jobs for People of Color in Tech: This platform is designed to connect people of color with jobs in the tech industry.


• Jopwell: A career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals for finding jobs and internships.


• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI): NCAI works with tribal nations to protect Native culture. It offers internships and fellowships that provide young individuals from across Indian Country with opportunities to serve on the front lines of legislative action and policy development. It also offers job listings submitted by Native American employers and organizations seeking Native American applicants.


• Native American Jobs: This site offers job postings and information on career-related tools.


• Native Hire: National Hire is a division of the Southern California Tribal Chairman's Association. It offers a variety of career resources, including job search video clips, information about available scholarships, and a job search engine for Native and Indigenous People.


• RBC: This organization offers resources and support through mentoring and rotational programs, volunteer opportunities, workshops and symposiums to develop skills and for networking opportunities to advance in professional careers.


• USA Jobs Native American Resources: This site offers resources and tips for applying to federal government positions. Individuals may complete a profile and set notifications for jobs within the US Government. Those indicating Indian Preference, may receive preference over non-Indian applicants when applying to jobs with the Indian Health Service and Indian Affairs.


• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE): STEM internships and fellowships.

Graduate & Professional School

• Health Professions Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program for Indians: This program provides financial aid to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients must be members of federally recognized Tribes and enrolled in an eligible health profession degree program.


• Indian Health Service: This organization offers three scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students to educate and train health professionals to advance staffing in Indian health programs.


• Indian Higher Education Grant Program: This program provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The organization also offers financial aid to eligible American Indian/Alaska Native students to support their attending an accredited institution of higher education.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• American Indian Science and Engineering Society: The mission of this organization is to widen the STEM workforce and grow sector support. In addition to scholarship support, AISES offers internships, professional development and career resources, leadership summits, and other STEM-focused programming.


• Indian & Native American Workforce Development Professionals Training and Resources: This site contains resources that cover a range of topics from career-related, to financial management, to issues related to specific industries.


• Native American Journalists Association: The NAJA is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous journalists in mainstream media. It supports and empowers its members through an annual fellowship. NAJA aims to foster professional development for members at all career levels.


• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanic and Native Americans in Science: This organization supports those pursuing an education or career in STEM fields. The site contains teaching and learning resources, networking and mentoring opportunities, and information on special cultural events. There are also year-round opportunities for mentorship, workshops, and other support for Native American undergraduate and graduate students.


• U.S. Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs: This government agency offers employment opportunities in a variety of specializations that meet the needs of the populations it serves. It also offers leadership training opportunities (Pathways to Leadership Program) and internships found through the Presidential Management Fellows Program.

Publications

• Diversity Inc. Career Center: This site features job listings from the publishers of Diversity Inc., and related articles and webinars. It has also curated a list entitled "Top 50 for Diversity".

State and Federal Laws

• Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166: This site provides general information and assistance to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166 Indian and Native American (INA) grantees and others interested in economic self-sufficiency through employment and job training programs for Native Americans. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 166


• US Equal Opportunity Commission Facts About Race/Color Discrimination

OSU On-Campus Resources

• Center for Sovereign Nations: Learn about tribal sovereignty and Oklahoma's 39 tribal nations, scholarships, campus involvement, and about Center collaboration with sovereign tribal nations in Oklahoma.


• Native American Student Association: Find opportunities to get engaged and connected on campus.

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Student Veterans

Job Search

• Student Veterans of America's Job Portal


• National Labor Exchange Veteran Friendly Employers


• Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs: : List of Veteran-Friendly Employers and job board.


• Veteran Job Mission Coalition


• Recruit Military


• Hire A Hero


• Hire Heroes USA


• USAJobs.gov (Federal Hiring): Help for Vets with Federal Hiring is through FedsHireVets


• Job Opportunities for Veterans with Disabilities

Interested in starting your own business? The Small Business Administration has a page devoted to entrepreneurial vets interested in starting their own business.

Graduate & Professional School

• VA's Guide: Using GI Benefits for Graduate Degrees


• Scholarships for Veterans and their Families

Professional Organizations and Networking

• Student Veterans of America: National Webpage.

LindedIn Groups

• US Military Veterans Network


• U.S. Veterans


• Military Network


• The Value Of a Veteran

Facebook Pages

• Student Veterans of America


• OSU Student Veteran Success

Publications

• How to Write a Military-to-Civilian Resume: Short article by The Muse

State and Federal Laws

• Employment Rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for Veterans


• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

OSU On-Campus Resources

• OSU Career Resources


• OSU Veteran Benefits


• Department of Transfer and Student Veteran Success


• Military, Veteran, Family, Society: Student Organization to unite veterans in a social atmosphere to assist in the transition from service to academics while providing a network that offers resources and support to meet the needs unique to student veterans.

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Students with Disabilities

Job Search

• Bender Consulting: This organization assists individuals with disabilities with recruitment and hiring for opportunities in the private and public sector.


• Lime Connect: This organization provides students with information on scholarships, professional development webinars, internships and full-time job opportunities.


• Entry Point: Entry Point is a program sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science that offers internship opportunities for students with disabilities. Available internships range from those in Computer Science to Business, Science and Engineering.


• disABLEDperson, Inc: This resource offers job listings and scholarship information.


• Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities: This program provides students with internship and leadership development opportunities.


• The American Association of People with Disabilities: This organization provides a Congressional Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to recent graduates.


• Disability Equality Index is a comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion.


• Disability:IN: Empowers businesses to achieve disability inclusion and quality.

Professional Organizations and Networking

• American Foundation for the Blind: AFB provides a list of visually impaired and blind mentors to enable students to connect with individuals in their careers of interests. Students can also explore career areas through this site and find tips on job searching.


• US Business Leadership Network: USBLN provides information on how organizations promote and recognize best practices when hiring and marketing to individuals with disabilities.


• Resources for Pre-Health Students-Disabilities in the Health Professions: Resources provided by University of Michigan designed to assist students with disabilities seeking admission to health professions programs.

Publications

• Stanford Factsheet: Q & A on accommodations in the job search process

State and Federal Laws

• Office of Disability Employment Policy: Provides articles and resources on national leadership focused on disability and employment policy


• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Titles I and V: Specific information on employment discrimination laws

Other Resources

• Job Accommodation Network: JAN provides information on job accommodations and additional resources.


• Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities: This resource helps navigate the path to employment for persons with disabilities, and offers information on evaluating employers' standards of accessibility, accommodation, and acceptance when assessing if opportunities are a career fit.

OSU On-Campus Resources

• Student Support Services


• Workplace Disclosure Guide


• Workplace Accommodations: When and How to Bring it Up: Recorded workshop

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Information was adapted from the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Michigan.

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