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.

Workplace Trends For 2026: Preparing For The New Labor Market Reality

The way we work isn’t gently drifting; it’s moving fast. 

In just a few years, artificial intelligence (AI) went from a talking point to a real coworker. Remote work settled in, then shook itself out into something more practical. And …

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Human Rights Campaign Report on Inclusivity & Equality in the Workplace

Each year, the Human Rights Campaign creates a report identifying the landscape of equity and inclusion in the workplace. This report includes several aspects, such as key findings around Transgender Inclusion & Healthcare, highlighting equality at the Fortune-Ranked Companies, and …

By David DupreWilson
David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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Career Advice from 8 LGBTQIA+ CEOs and Founders

Despite how it may look, given the parades and the parties and the glitter, Pride Month is a bittersweet occasion. While yes, of course it’s important to get out there and celebrate how far we’ve come, it’s just as important …

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How To Identify Safe Workplaces For LGBTQ+ And Diverse Students

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 …

By David DupreWilson
David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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Chancellor Chen Highlighted in 2025 Portraits of Pride Exhibition

University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Chancellor Julie Chen has been honored by the Boston LGBTQ Museum, being featured in their 2025 Portraits of Pride Collection. Chancellor Chen is currently serving as the first LGBTQ+ person and just the second woman to …

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David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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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

While it can be unpredictable what questions an employer will ask you in a job interview, there are some questions …

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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