Diversity Resources
Women
- Career Women
Careerwomen.com is a member of The Career Exposure Network (CEN)™. They are a 100% women-owned e-Recruiting network of premier niche sites that have been helping employers find top quality candidates to meet their growing business needs since 1996.
Website dedicated to career advancement for professional women anonymous resume posting National Association of Women Business Owners NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. The association currently has over 8,000 members in nearly 80 chapters nationwide.
Center for Women’s Business Research is a source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide. The Center’s mission is to unleash the economic potential of women entrepreneurs by conducting research, sharing information and increasing knowledge about this fast-growing sector of the economy.
Business and Professional Women/USA, founded in 1919, promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.
WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.
Women For Hire events enable America's leading employers across all lines of business to meet one-on-one with a coveted pool of talent in all disciplines.
SWE is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women.
Friendly Workplace Campaign (Employer’s Pledge)
Sexual Orientation
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Straight Jobs, Gay Lives: Sexual Orientation and Career Decision Making
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GAY.COM (Gay Business Site)
The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Undergraduate Student Career Conference
Web site provides resources When to Come Out, Company Research, Resume Writing – How Much to Include, Interviewing Strategies, Coming Out On the Job, Final Thoughts.
Vice Provost for University Life Web site provides resources designed to offer a starting point in considering issues faced by LGBT people in the workplace.
Web site offers information and articles related to the workplace, links to companies in their Corporate Pride Directory, and tips on finance.
GLPCareers.com, Gay and Lesbian Professionals is a job search engine providing employment opportunities and resources to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) job seeker in the US. The mission of GLPCareers is to promote excellence in employment services for the gay community by matching highly qualified GLBT employees with a gay-friendly environment.
Federal GLOBE's chartered purpose is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the federal government based on sexual orientation by (1) developing and providing educational programs, materials and assistance mechanisms which address the distinctive concerns and problems of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals in the federal government and (2) educating the general public, policy makers, and federal employees about issues of concern to lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals. Website also provides links to other resources in government, non-for-profit, and private sectors.
The Human Rights Campaign envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Sexual Orientation and Career Decision Making Web site is titled, “A Practical Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students.”
LGBT Career Information Provides several recommended books, links to professional organizations, job search sites, etc.
Disabilities
The site is for individuals with disabilities seeking employment, employers who want to know more about hiring people with disabilities, and policymakers.
The Workplace Solutions Project of Wider Opportunities for Women offers free resources and services to assist employers and unions to increase the access to and success of women in nontraditional apprenticeships, training programs and occupations. Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network Is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of Labor. JAN is one of several ODEP projects. JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members and other interested parties with information on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects.
Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) works nationally and in its home community of Washington, DC to achieve economic independence and equality of opportunity for women and girls.
Section of information on Disabilities which includes guides to rights/laws and for people with disabilities seeking employment.
The mission of the US DOL WB is to promote the well being of wage-earning women, improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. ADA Technical Assistance Program
The ADA Technical Assitance Program has been in place since 1991, shortly after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Since its inception, the Program has consisted of a diverse array of projects to further the understanding and implementation of the Act. The program has created a vast infrastructure of resources, including numerous ADA publications and videos, materials targeted to specific audiences, training packages and an unparalleled knowledge of the ADA.
International Students: Resources
IPFW Office of International Student Services
Departments that hire International Students
- Admissions
- Archaeological Survey
- Athletics
- Child Care Center
- Civil & Architectural Eng.
- Communicator
- Computer Science
- Dental Education
- Elect./Comp. Eng Tech
- Engineering
- Human Services
- Information Tech Services
- Interior Design
- Learning Resource Center
- Library
- Nursing
- Physical Plant
- Physics
- Psychology
Student Employment: International Students
As an international IPFW student, you may be eligible for student employment. There may be restrictions on your ability to work in the United States. It is important to work closely with The International Student Services Office to verify your employment eligibility and to follow all appropriate university procedures to expedite the employment process. The Office of Career Services coordinates all on-campus student employment. You must be working toward an IU/PU degree, meet visa requirements to work in the United States, and meet all other university requirements for employment before you can be referred to a campus employer.
Applying for On-Campus Student Employment
- Visit The International Student Services Office , Kettler Hall Room104, and obtain a permission to work form.
- Go to www.ipfw.edu/jobzone and search for jobs on campus.
- Go to Career Services and schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor for a resume critique.
- Bring your permission to work form to the interview. This shows that you are eligibile to work in the United States.
- If you are offered the position, the on-campus employer must complete the F-1 Student Social Security Number Request form and return it to The International Student Services Office , in Kettler Hall.
- Once the request is approved, you will receive a confirmation letter and you will take the following items to the Social Security Administration Building to apply for a Social Security number.
- Once hired, you must meet with Kirk Tolliver in the Human Resource Office, Kettler G62 to complete the appropriate tax forms.
You will not be able to get a Social Security number if one of the below items is missing:
- Valid Passport
- Form I-94 (white card in passport)
- Current Form I-20
- F-1 Student Social Security Number Request Form
Please note that you will only be able to apply for a social security number between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday-Friday. After you have received your social security number, you will need to notify your employer.
The Social Security Office contact information:
Address:
Worthman Mall
5800 Fairfield Ave. Suite 235
Fort Wayne , IN 46807
Phone: 260-744-3280
Please Note:
- You can only work 20 hours a week during the academic school year.
- After completing one full academic year, you may be eligible to work off-campus. You will need to contact The International Student Services Office for more information.
For additional information about student employment at IPFW, visit the Career Services Web site at www.ipfw.edu/career or The International Student Services Office web site at http://www.ipfw.edu/iss/
Internships: International Students
As an international IPFW student, you are eligible for degree-related work off-campus (Curricular Practical Training), or what we commonly call an internship. The Office of Career Services coordinates student internships. In order to qualify, you must be working toward an IU/PU degree, and an internship must relate to your academic area of study.
Curricular Practical Training Requirements:
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an employment option available to F-1 Visa status students where the practical training employment is considered to be an integral part of the curriculum or academic program.
Employment for 20 hours or less per week while you are enrolled in classes is considered part-time CPT. There is no limit to how long you can work as part-time CPT status.
Employment for more than 20 hours per week is considered full-time CPT. There is no limit to how long you can work as full-time CPT status, however, if you participate in 12 months or more of CPT, it may affect your months of Optional Practical Training (OPT- full-time employment after graduation)
Students should use caution when choosing to work full-time for more than 12 months- this can put OPT at risk. For more information, check with Connell Nelson in International Student Services
Searching for an Internship
Meet with a career counselor in Career Services to receive information about available internships.
Register and search for positions on JobZone, IPFW’s free job database for full-time degreed and internship positions. Link: http://www.ipfw.edu/jobzone
Register and search for positions on IndianaINTERN, Indiana’s free internship posting database. Link: www.indianaintern.net
Visit the Co-Op office if your respective major is served by the Co-Op office and you meet specific academic requirements.
Receiving an Internship for Academic Credit
- Search for an internship
- Meet with your faculty internship advisor (or the Co-Op office in the case of Business majors) to determine whether or not your internship opportunity can be counted for academic credit.
- Obtain a letter from the faculty member
who will supervise your internship. The letter
should state:
- The specific internship opportunity
- The specific elective course it satisfies
- The minimum requirements to complete the internship
- A reasonable period of time needed to complete the internship (e.g., number of credits and duration of internship)
- Attach the job description
- Submit letter to Connell Nelson in International Student Services as early as 90 days but no less than 10 days before you wish to begin employment
Receiving an Internship NOT for Academic Credit
- Search for an internship.
- Obtain a letter from a career counselor
in Career Services and submit to International Student Services.
The letter should state:
- The specific internship opportunity
- How the internship was obtained (e.g., specific job posting database)
- Attach the job description
- Submit the letter to International Student Services as early as 90 days but no less than 10 days before you wish to begin employment.
Other Issues
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Diversity Job Fairs: Breaking Down Barriers in the Workplace
United States Immigration support is an independent non-governmental organization, not a government agency. It is an organization dedicated to help individuals and their families through the U.S. immigration process, delivering up to date immigration information, and providing do-it-yourself immigration kits that can save you up to 80% in legal fees.
The National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE), founded in 1979, is a coalition of women's and civil rights organizations; labor unions; religious, professional, legal, and educational associations, commissions on women, state and local pay equity coalitions and individuals working to eliminate sex- and race-based wage discrimination and to achieve pay equity.
A Web site of career development and job-search information for college students and new college graduates that is owned and sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). They have a section focusing on International Students.
Provides a job search, job postings, a resume builder, as well as professional employment and care.
Website designed by foreign MBA students to help all non-U.S. citizens in pursuing their goals through an MBA. They have compiled an extensive number of resources, added a considerable amount of original content (taken from student's experiences and research), and organized it all in this web-site to make life easier for them.
Provides opportunities for Jewish students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its global network of over 500 regional centers, campus Foundations and Hillel student organizations.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a web-based system for maintaining information on international students and exchange visitors in the United States. SEVIS is administered by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
A web-based community that enables experienced diversity talent to find open positions at companies that support diversity, and get information and resources that will help them attain their career goals.
- LatPro.com
An online career portal for Asian Americans, which features a job board, original articles, and other ADI programs and events. The site is specifically designed to help companies throughout the country access top Asian and Asian American talent in the United States. Job seekers can post resumes and search for available positions.
Large Diversity Job Board online with over 220,000 active, non-duplicated job opportunities.
Founded in 1982, HACE is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to building Latino careers through leadership and career development of Latino students and experienced professionals and recruitment programs for the acquisition of this talent by leading corporations, the government and other institutional employers.
Career development website that posts jobs and internships for large corporations and small businesses. Emphasis upon companies that value diversity recruitment. Provides job-searching capabilities.
Specializes in joining the Hispanic bilingual professional with companies looking for DIVERSITY in the workplace.
The organization, founded in 1977 serves as a nucleus of support to identify and address the critical needs of black women in the workforce as it relates to their career mobility and achievement.
Information on career resources for black collegians. Job search strategies, graduate school opportunities, career and industry reports are abundantly explored. This site is the cyberspace partner of The Black Collegian Magazine, serving the career and self-development interests of African-American collegians throughout America since 1970.
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