Keshet קשת (Hebrew for “rainbow”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advocating for LGBTQ+ equality in Jewish life. It accomplishes this mission by offering professional development training modules for Jewish organizations working to become more LGBTQ+-affirming. It also offers an array of …
Ariana Venegas ’22 is a senior Environmental Studies major and English minor with a deep passion for sustainability and the environment.
Hands-on, practical experiences and learning often provide the insight needed to determine if a major and/or a career path is the one to consider. Through Experiential Learning (EL) opportunities, such as internships, co-ops, research, clinicals, practicums, student teaching, campus leadership, and …
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College to Congress (C2C) is a nonprofit organization that creates pathways for students to intern in Congress who could not otherwise afford to do so.
Across UConn’s campuses, there are numerous offices and departments available to support and guide LGBTQ+ students in their career search process and preparation. Within the Center for Career Development, LGBTQ+ students can find strong and applicable resources and assistance related …
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Jim Arnoff is a Certified Life Coach who specializes in coaching in the entertainment industry where he combines his coaching skills with his experience as a television packaging agent. Jim facilitates career coaching workshops for organizations and major media companies …
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The fear of rejection and discrimination is prevalent in the LGBTQ+ community and “coming out” is not as simple as a one-time, momentous occasion. It is a continual process where one must evaluate who, when, and how to come out, …
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You’ve made it through the interview process, accepted your job offer, and now you’re off to begin your new job. When you start in your new position and meet your new co-workers, you want to make the best first impression …
The job search can be stressful for anyone. You have to find a company you like offering a position you’re qualified for (and will hopefully enjoy!), and then you have to submit your application, reach out to your potential references, …
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If you’re in the closet at work, navigating your identity in the workplace can be challenging. Do you take your significant other to the office holiday party? Do you answer honestly when your co-workers casually ask about your dating life …
