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.

How to Welcome Transgender and Nonbinary Applicants Into Your Organization | Part 2

In Part 1 of our two-part series, How to Welcome Transgender and Nonbinary Applicants Into Your Organization, we spoke to human resource experts at Lambda Legal, Chief of People & Culture Crystal Costello and Recruiter Shane Smoore, about building an …

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Gender-Neutral Pronouns: A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders

Using proper pronouns, including gender-neutral pronouns when you don’t know people’s pronouns, is important for creating an inclusive culture at work.

But while there’s a growing awareness of the need to use gender-neutral pronouns in the workplace-driven, in part, by …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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A Brief History of LGBTQ Equality in the Workplace

Today we are going to be talking a bit about the history of LGBTQ equality in the workplace, and how it has evolved into the present.

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Job Search Advice for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals

Whether you’re searching for a fixed-term internship or co-op, or a full-time job, being aware of any obstacles you may encounter as a transgender or nonbinary individual will help you be better prepared and more confident to successfully navigate the search.

By Tiffany Medeiros
Tiffany Medeiros Assistant Director, Cooperative Education
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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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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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