The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to BIPOC students and alumni.

 

How BIPOC Professionals Can Navigate Career Advancement

BIPOC-identifying professionals face distinct opportunities and challenges in their career journeys due to the need for more diversity in the professional world. To navigate the professional landscape and seize opportunities for career advancement, it is essential to recognize the unique barriers that BIPOC professionals often encounter.

By Kate Loughlin
Kate Loughlin Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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How Can Employers Create Safe Spaces for Women & People of Color? [Interview]

Mikaela Kiner is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and HR consultant who recently authored the book Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace, in which she interviewed thirteen successful, mission-driven women to …

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How Professional Associations Can Support BIPOC Professionals’ Career Journeys

Joining professional associations is an excellent strategy for employees to connect with like-minded individuals and gain access to a wealth of resources, information, and opportunities related to their industry of interest.

These associations provide a platform for networking, mentoring, and …

By Kate Loughlin
Kate Loughlin Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …

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5 Tips for a Great Cover Letter (and samples)

Cover letters are a fantastic tool to introduce oneself in the job search process and are as significant as the resume. A cover letter provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate one’s interest in the organization and establish direct connections between the employer’s job description and one’s professional background. A well-crafted cover letter, tailored to the specific job and company of interest, and addressed to the right person, can make a lasting impression on the employer.

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Services
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Resources

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

Asian Career Network

Provides Asian communities with a trusted professional network, which pairs members with employers who are serious about building a diverse …

National Association of Asian American Professionals

The premier leadership organization for Asian and Asian American professionals in North America. NAAAP is a volunteer-run non-profit that inspires, …

HispanicDiversity.com

An experienced job-board for corporate recruiters who are seeking experienced diverse Hispanic candidates.

LatinxJobs.com

An experienced job-board for corporate recruiters who are seeking experienced diverse Latinx candidates.

Saludos.com

A national resource for Hispanic and Latinx jobseekers and for employers seeking to increase diversity in their workforce.

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Address

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220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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