Affinity Group Resources
The Boucher Career Education Center (BCEC) upholds Saint Michael’s College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Each of us at the College carries an obligation to ensure all students, faculty and staff encounter a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment.
In line with that commitment, here in the BCEC we strive to ensure that our processes, policies, and behaviors support and encourage diversity and meet the needs of all individuals that come to the Center, especially those from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. We embrace Saint Michael’s vision of inclusion and diversity not only racial and ethnic identities but also gender, age, religion, language, ability/disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, military service, geographic origin and first generation/multi generation college experiences.
BIPOC Resources
Grad school resource websites:
- PhD Balance
- This website is geared towards BIPOC grad school resources and includes many links for resources surrounding scholarships, mental wellbeing, and other support for Students of Color. One section of the website provides BIPOC grad chats, seminars, and blogs.
- Abolition Science
- Podcast run by BIPOC grad students for BIPOC grad students (or prospective students)
- The American Psychological Association (APA)
- Specific info for BIPOC resources that includes information on mentorship programs, financial aid, and other resources
BIPOC Scholarships:
Law School Resources:
- Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)
- List of prelaw programs for underrepresented groups interested in pursuing a career in the law field.
- American Bar Association
- This is a specific scholarship opportunity for BIPOC students hoping to enter law school.
Fellowships:
- ProFellow.com
- List of STEM fellowship opportunities for minorities and women.
Internships/Research opportunities:
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Internship Program
- Inroads.org
- Internship Program for BIPOC college students looking to gain experience in the corporate world.
- The Balance Careers
- Internships and career resources for BIPOC college students.
- National Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSURP)
- Works to provide BIPOC Undergraduates with STEM resources and connect them with mentors in the STEM field.
Career Fairs:
- The Black Virtual Career Fair
- Provides career advancement and leadership opportunities for Black professionals.
Vermont Specific:
- Vermont Professionals of Color
- A directory of BIPOC Businesses in VT, job listings, and a list of events.
- Vermont Grant Watch
- List of grants BIPOC students, businesses, and organizations are eligible for.
- Love Burlington
- List of BIPOC-owned and operated businesses in Burlington
Resources for Asian American/Pacific Islander
- National Association for Asian American Professionals
- USPAACC | Largest, Most Established Asian American Business…
- National Council of Asian Pacific Americans
- Ascend
- IMDiversity – Careers, Opportunities, and Diversity Connect
- APAICS | Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies | Washington DC
- Careers | Asia Society
- Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative – U.S. Mission to ASEAN (usmission.gov)
Resources for Latinx
- Congressional Internship Program | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (chci.org)
- Home – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (hacu.net)
- Bilingual Diversity Jobs, Bilingual Diversity Virtual Job Fairs, Bilingual Diversity Recruitment, Ferias de empleo, Empleos y trabajos – Latcareers.com
- Job Board (latpro.com)
- HACE | (haceonline.org)
- Hispanic Network Magazine | A Hispanic News Source – (hnmagazine.com)
- United Latino Job Bank (lulac.org)
- HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Scholarship Main (hsf.net)
Resources for undocumented/DACA students
- IMMIGRANTS RISING – TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION
- Join the UndocuUndergrads National Network! – My Undocumented Life
- Workers’ Rights – National Immigration Law Center
- UndocuBlack Network
- United We Dream | The Largest Immigrant Youth-Led Network
- Pre-Health Dreamers
- DREAM Bar Association | National Bar Association for Undocumented Lawyers and law Students
Resources for Native American/Indigenous Peoples
- Equipping Indigenous Leaders | American Indigenous Business Leaders | Person Name | Location – American Indigenous Business Leaders (aibl.org)
- The American Indian College Fund | Education is the Answer
- The Mission of NNABA – National Native American Bar Association
- ABOUT WEWIN (wewin04.org)
- SAIGE | Society of American Indian Government Employees | SAIGE is a non-profit organization supporting American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Tribal, State, Federal and local government workforce.
- Native American Indian Affairs Commission
- Scholarships For Native Students | Native Forward Scholars Fund
- Cultivate Diversity in STEM Education & Fields | SACNAS
- Advancing Indigenous people in STEM
Other Resources:
- The Black Enterprise
- Link to the Black Enterprise, a digital media brand that includes BIPOC blog, job opportunities, podcasts, and other news.
- I’m Diversity
- Career and self-development site/job board aimed towards underrepresented groups, specifically BIPOC professionals.
- NemNet Diversity Recruitment & Consulting firm and the website includes a job board and information of career fairs.
- DiversityInc.
- Online publication that aims to provide professional resources to members of the BIPOC community.
- THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online – IMDiversity
- Diversity Jobs
- National Black MBA Program
- National Association of Black Journalists
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
- UNCF
- Indiana Black Expo
- Jopwell
- Black EOE Journal – America’s Leading African American Business and Career Magazine
- SEO Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (seo-usa.org)
LGBTQ+ Resources
On Campus
LGBTQ+ Scholarships:
Career Resources:
Job Searching:
Grad School Resources:
Students with Disabilities Resources
On Campus
- Accessibility Services Office
- Academic Support (Assistive Technology, Peer Tutoring, Collaborative Educational Consulting, Writing Center, General Academic Support)
Scholarships:
- https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/disability-scholarships/
- Specific scholarships for students with disabilities
Resources:
- Association on Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD)
- https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/career-page-for-students.html
- Info and tips on job and internship searching, resources from the government, and other resources
- https://www.smcvt.edu/academics/academic-support/accessibility-services/
- Link to academic support page on our website.
- https://abilitymagazine.com/career-site/
- Ability Magazine is an online magazine with many career resources and tips for students with disabilities looking to enter the workforce.
- https://www.wrp.gov/wrp?id=wrp_home
- Workforce Recruitment Program works to connect college students and recent grads with disabilities to federal and private-sector employers
- https://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/job/
- Specific job search tool for people with disabilities
- https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/career-guide-for-students-with-disabilities/
- Website with links to multiple resources for different types of disabilities
- https://ldaamerica.org/info/job-accommodation-ideas-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/
- Link for the Learning Disabilities Association of America, which has resources for students with learning disabilities, and includes suggestions of how to ask for accommodations in the workplace.
- https://www.ncld.org/
- National Center for Learning Disabilities includes research and news concerning students with learning disabilities, and has links for scholarships.
Veterans Resources
On-Campus Resources
- St. Mike’s Student Veterans Services
- Center for Global Engagement and International Student and Scholar Services
Scholarships:
- https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/veteran-scholarships/
- US Veterans Magazine- Military Scholarships
Resources:
Job searching:
- https://www.va.gov/jobs/
- Job board through the US Department of Veteran Affairs
- https://veteransenterprise.com/career-search-engine/
- A career search engine for Veterans
International Student Resources
Resources:
- International Student.Com
- Information on Visas, scholarships, and test preparation.
BIPOC Resources
Grad school resource websites:
- PhD Balance
- This website is geared towards BIPOC grad school resources and includes many links for resources surrounding scholarships, mental wellbeing, and other support for Students of Color. One section of the website provides BIPOC grad chats, seminars, and blogs.
- Abolition Science
- Podcast run by BIPOC grad students for BIPOC grad students (or prospective students)
- The American Psychological Association (APA)
- Specific info for BIPOC resources that includes information on mentorship programs, financial aid, and other resources
BIPOC Scholarships:
Law School Resources:
- Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)
- List of prelaw programs for underrepresented groups interested in pursuing a career in the law field.
- American Bar Association
- This is a specific scholarship opportunity for BIPOC students hoping to enter law school.
Fellowships:
- ProFellow.com
- List of STEM fellowship opportunities for minorities and women.
Internships/Research opportunities:
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Internship Program
- Inroads.org
- Internship Program for BIPOC college students looking to gain experience in the corporate world.
- The Balance Careers
- Internships and career resources for BIPOC college students.
- National Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSURP)
- Works to provide BIPOC Undergraduates with STEM resources and connect them with mentors in the STEM field.
Career Fairs:
- The Black Virtual Career Fair
- Provides career advancement and leadership opportunities for Black professionals.
Vermont Specific:
- Vermont Professionals of Color
- A directory of BIPOC Businesses in VT, job listings, and a list of events.
- Vermont Grant Watch
- List of grants BIPOC students, businesses, and organizations are eligible for.
- Love Burlington
- List of BIPOC-owned and operated businesses in Burlington
Resources for Asian American/Pacific Islander
- National Association for Asian American Professionals
- USPAACC | Largest, Most Established Asian American Business…
- National Council of Asian Pacific Americans
- Ascend
- IMDiversity – Careers, Opportunities, and Diversity Connect
- APAICS | Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies | Washington DC
- Careers | Asia Society
- Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative – U.S. Mission to ASEAN (usmission.gov)
Resources for Latinx
- Congressional Internship Program | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (chci.org)
- Home – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (hacu.net)
- Bilingual Diversity Jobs, Bilingual Diversity Virtual Job Fairs, Bilingual Diversity Recruitment, Ferias de empleo, Empleos y trabajos – Latcareers.com
- Job Board (latpro.com)
- HACE | (haceonline.org)
- Hispanic Network Magazine | A Hispanic News Source – (hnmagazine.com)
- United Latino Job Bank (lulac.org)
- HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) – Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Scholarship Main (hsf.net)
Resources for undocumented/DACA students
- IMMIGRANTS RISING – TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION
- Join the UndocuUndergrads National Network! – My Undocumented Life
- Workers’ Rights – National Immigration Law Center
- UndocuBlack Network
- United We Dream | The Largest Immigrant Youth-Led Network
- Pre-Health Dreamers
- DREAM Bar Association | National Bar Association for Undocumented Lawyers and law Students
Resources for Native American/Indigenous Peoples
- Equipping Indigenous Leaders | American Indigenous Business Leaders | Person Name | Location – American Indigenous Business Leaders (aibl.org)
- The American Indian College Fund | Education is the Answer
- The Mission of NNABA – National Native American Bar Association
- ABOUT WEWIN (wewin04.org)
- SAIGE | Society of American Indian Government Employees | SAIGE is a non-profit organization supporting American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Tribal, State, Federal and local government workforce.
- Native American Indian Affairs Commission
- Scholarships For Native Students | Native Forward Scholars Fund
- Cultivate Diversity in STEM Education & Fields | SACNAS
- Advancing Indigenous people in STEM
Other Resources:
- The Black Enterprise
- Link to the Black Enterprise, a digital media brand that includes BIPOC blog, job opportunities, podcasts, and other news.
- I’m Diversity
- Career and self-development site/job board aimed towards underrepresented groups, specifically BIPOC professionals.
- NemNet Diversity Recruitment & Consulting firm and the website includes a job board and information of career fairs.
- DiversityInc.
- Online publication that aims to provide professional resources to members of the BIPOC community.
- THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online – IMDiversity
- Diversity Jobs
- National Black MBA Program
- National Association of Black Journalists
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
- UNCF
- Indiana Black Expo
- Jopwell
- Black EOE Journal – America’s Leading African American Business and Career Magazine
- SEO Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (seo-usa.org)
LGBTQ+ Resources
On Campus
LGBTQ+ Scholarships:
Career Resources:
Job Searching:
Grad School Resources:
Students with Disabilities Resources
On Campus
- Accessibility Services Office
- Academic Support (Assistive Technology, Peer Tutoring, Collaborative Educational Consulting, Writing Center, General Academic Support)
Scholarships:
- https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/disability-scholarships/
- Specific scholarships for students with disabilities
Resources:
- Association on Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD)
- https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/career-page-for-students.html
- Info and tips on job and internship searching, resources from the government, and other resources
- https://www.smcvt.edu/academics/academic-support/accessibility-services/
- Link to academic support page on our website.
- https://abilitymagazine.com/career-site/
- Ability Magazine is an online magazine with many career resources and tips for students with disabilities looking to enter the workforce.
- https://www.wrp.gov/wrp?id=wrp_home
- Workforce Recruitment Program works to connect college students and recent grads with disabilities to federal and private-sector employers
- https://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/job/
- Specific job search tool for people with disabilities
- https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/career-guide-for-students-with-disabilities/
- Website with links to multiple resources for different types of disabilities
- https://ldaamerica.org/info/job-accommodation-ideas-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/
- Link for the Learning Disabilities Association of America, which has resources for students with learning disabilities, and includes suggestions of how to ask for accommodations in the workplace.
- https://www.ncld.org/
- National Center for Learning Disabilities includes research and news concerning students with learning disabilities, and has links for scholarships.
Veterans Resources
On-Campus Resources
- St. Mike’s Student Veterans Services
- Center for Global Engagement and International Student and Scholar Services
Scholarships:
- https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/veteran-scholarships/
- US Veterans Magazine- Military Scholarships
Resources:
Job searching:
- https://www.va.gov/jobs/
- Job board through the US Department of Veteran Affairs
- https://veteransenterprise.com/career-search-engine/
- A career search engine for Veterans
International Student Resources
Resources:
- International Student.Com
- Information on Visas, scholarships, and test preparation.