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.

 

6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

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Stand Out to Employers: What College Students Should Highlight on Their Resumes

As a college student preparing to enter the workforce, your resume is one of the most powerful tools to showcase your readiness for professional opportunities. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2025 survey, employers …

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Advising & Staff Development
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How Can You Tell if An Employer Values Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on …

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Equal Pay Day | The Race and Gender Wage Gap

On March 14 of this year, people across the U.S. will mark Equal Pay Day, the symbolic day each calendar year when a woman’s earnings “catch up” to a man’s earnings from the previous year. Because white women on average

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3 Ways to Encourage Your Company to Hire More People of Color

The most successful companies know that having a diverse workforce, especially in their leadership teams, strengthens their organizations. They know that a diverse staff strengthens company culture, improves decision making and problem solving, and gives them access to a wider, …

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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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220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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