LGBTQ resources
Advising
All advisors in Career and Professional Development have participated in diversity-related training, and many are Safe Zone certified. Any of our advisors would be happy to work with you as you navigate your LGBTQ+ identity in your job and internship search. We encourage you to make an appointment to meet with one of our career advisors.
Books
Books in our Career Resource Center
- Includes topics on LGBTQ issues in the job search and workplace.
- You may search books by keyword, title or category (tag).
Online resources
- Human Rights Campaign [HRC.org]
Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights. In "Resources" you can find the Corporate Equality Index [CEI]: in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to LGBT employees. - InsightIntoDiversity.com
Connecting diverse professionals to diverse careers. - LGBTConnect.com
Job postings in a variety of categories. - National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals [NOGLSTP]
Non-profit organization that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. - oSTEM + Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Hosts, with NOGLSTP, an annual conference. National society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields. Began as a single chapter in 2005. The national society has been built by students, for students.
VT chapter of oSTEM established fall 2012. - OutForUndergraduate.org [O4U]g
Hosts conferences and other events for undergraduate LGBT students. - OUTForWork.org
Comprehensive resources for LGBTQA students, including:
H.O.T. List: Hiring Out Talent; features LGBTQ-friendly employing organizations.
Internship and job board dedicated to LGBTQA college students.
Annual National LBGTQA College Student Career Conference.
- The Pipeline Project