Who’s Hiring? 9 Organizations Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community

June is widely-recognized as Pride Month, kicking off a series of events and parades to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. But before Pride became a worldwide celebration, it was a protest.

In 1969, the Stonewall Riots initiated a major turning point …

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Business and Leadership

Start developing leadership and business skills through experience. You can join a club or organization, participate in leadership programs and much more to build necessary skills for future internships, co-ops and jobs.

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning & College to Career Transitions | Pronouns: She/Her
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What is the ACES Program at UConn All About?

Learn about UConn’s Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES) and its offerings to students interested in exploring educational pathways.

By Alicja Kurpinowicz
Alicja Kurpinowicz
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Finding LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employers: What To Look For

Being openly LGBTQ+ in the workplace and throughout the job search process can be a stressful experience, but there are tools you can use to find if an employer is LGBTQ+ inclusive or find companies that are openly inclusive.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Career Faculty Fellowship Helps Students Become Career Ready

Students have a difficult time articulating to employers what career competencies they have acquired during their coursework. As Faculty Fellow during the Spring 2023 semester, Dr. Natalia Smirnova helped develop the Three As approach to expressing Career Competencies.

By Natalia Smirnova
Natalia Smirnova Associate Professor In Residence
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Disclosing Your Immigration Status as a DACA Recipient

When it comes to job applications and interviews with potential employers, it can be challenging for Dreamers to know when, how or if to disclose their immigration status. Ultimately, deciding whether to disclose your DACA status is up to you. …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Education Jobs Outside of the Classroom

There are plenty of options for those with a teaching degree other than teaching. Written and communication skills, problem solving and critical thinking give you the opportunity to work in roles outside of the classroom.

By Eran Peterson
Eran Peterson Associate Director, Student Engagement
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Healthcare and Wellness Career Options Beyond the Medical Sciences

There is a vast array of career paths in Healthcare and Wellness that are not in the Medical Sciences. From Nutritionist to Life Coach, here are some potential pathways to healthcare.

By Kathryn Ferencsik
Kathryn Ferencsik
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UConn’s Communication Department Labs

Learn about the multitude of research opportunities offered by UConn’s Department of Communication

By Jarrin Araujo
Jarrin Araujo
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I’m passionate about Disability Rights, but how can I combine that with my degree? Part 1: Health and Science

Interested in a career connected to the disability community? This blog can help you explore careers where the disability community and health and science intersect.

By Emily Bretthauer
Emily Bretthauer
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