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.
For years, many in the United States and other countries used “Hispanic” to refer to people who live in or whose ancestors came from anywhere in Latin America, which is commonly defined as Mexico, Central America, South America, and the …
When I began my job search in the United States, I felt unsure about my spoken English and very self-conscious about my accent. However, taking English courses in my undergrad equipped me with a solid college-level grammar foundation. This, combined with practicing my verbal skills during a semester abroad, gave me the confidence to seek an early-career opportunity. I secured my first job …
Featuring an Interview with Jesse Cline (they/them), a Sr Talent Acquisition Partner on the Early Careers recruiting team at UKG and a member of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group
Job searching is a stressful process for anyone – filled with researching …
Originally from Togo, Africa, Bilal Afolabi came to Connecticut with his family when he was eight. Afolabi credits his entrepreneurial spirit to his father, a small-business owner who started his own trucking company at a young age.
“Growing up, my …
Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for many managers and C-suite executives in the workplace. But it’s no secret that these workplaces still have much work to do to make employees feel represented, heard, and supported.
In fact, according …
