LGBTQ+

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 LGBTQ+ students and alumni.

5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

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

We’ve rounded up a list of nine organizations across the social-impact sector that have dedicated their missions to achieving this reality. From launching community programs in support of queer youth to spreading awareness about anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, these organizations are committed to embodying the values of Pride Month, year round.

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Interviewing While Non-Binary | Tips for Job Hunting with Confidence

For a growing number of individuals publicly identifying as non-binary, the job search and application process can be filled with a lot of unknowns. In addition to preparing for interview questions and wondering if you’ll connect with the hiring manager, …

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How to Support LGBTQ+ Employees At Work

Whether you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or not, creating an inclusive workplace where people feel they belong is up to everyone.

If you’re not sure the best way to support your LGBTQ+ colleagues, read what Sarah …

By Tiffany Medeiros
Tiffany Medeiros Assistant Director, Cooperative Education
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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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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 …

Handling Illegal Questions

PDF: If you are asked illegal questions during an interview, here’s how you can answer them.

LGBTQ Campus

Consortium of Higher Education LGBTQ Resource Professionals‘ mission is to achieve higher education environments in which LGBTQ people have …

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MPTC) is an organization dedicated to ending discrimination on the basis of gender identity and …

Human Rights Campaign

Working for lesbian, bisexual and transgender equal rights at the Human Rights Campaign.

LAMBDA LEGAL

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, …

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