Today’s workplace is global, multi-ethnic, and intergenerational. It is composed of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures, representing broad spectra of socio-economic status, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, and political leaning. Your capacity to work in a diverse environment represents an important consideration for employers. Review more resources offered by the University Career Center to help you locate organizations who share your values and respect the diverse perspective you bring to the workforce!
Resources for Identifying Organizations who Value Diversity
Opportunities for Multi-ethnic Students
RESOURCES:
First-Gen Terps, campus resource suggestions by class year
Diversity Opportunities, list provided by the UMD National Scholarships Office
WEIDP Student Resource Guide. The Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue Program (WEIDP) has put together a fantastic resource that includes:
- emergency food/money
- someone to talk to
- identity-specific support
- legal information
- other UMD info/offices
- national hotlines
Resources and tips for ex-offenders job searching
