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.

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 …

By David DupreWilson
David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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Ten Diversity in the Workplace Facts Leaders Should Know

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 …

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Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in The Workplace

If you’ve been looking for a job, you might have noticed that more and more organizations are providing information about their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on their websites. Similarly, your employer might be starting to engage in their …

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Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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

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