The Gordon Career Center is dedicated to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find information, resources, and opportunities specific to BIPOC students and alumni.

Building Influence and Impact: Career Journeys at UNICEF UK

In this exclusive feature with UNICEF UK, we sit down with three leaders who embody the transition from talent to institutional influence. Shaulan Chanlewis, who is helping to shape the voice of the organisation as Copywriter and Editor, the latest …

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Finding the Right Career Path: How to Discover What You’re Good At and Where You Belong

Finding the right career path isn’t always about having a perfectly mapped-out plan. For many, it’s a blend of trial and error, courage, and the willingness to show up as your most authentic self.
That was the resounding message from …

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Make Your Voice Heard as a Woman or Minority at Work

Everyone—but women and minorities in particular—can struggle to speak up or be listened to at work. Here are some tips to make sure your voice is heard in common workplace situations.

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked …

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Women Driving Change in STEM

Pictured left Carla Harris/ MARLA AUFMUTH/GETTY IMAGES and Thasunda Brown Duckett/PARAS GRIFFIN/GETTY IMAGES

In boardrooms and business units across finance and STEM, a distinct leadership style is rising—one marked by empathy, innovation and built-in mentorship, especially toward underrepresented groups. Two …

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Why First Gen Women of Color Need Rest

Rest is a vital, revolutionary act for Latinas, women of color, and children of immigrants. In this episode, I explain why you might be resistant to rest and how you can start a rest and self-care practice that will actually …

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Featured Resources

The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find …

Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected …

Alumni Spotlights

Meet Princeton
Meet Henry
Meet Selena
Meet Yihan
Meet Sadasia
Meet Cayetana
Meet Melisa
  • Government, Psychology
  • Law Student Washington & Lee University School of Law
Meet Gabriella
  • Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Science in Society
  • Medical Student Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Meet Shantel
  • Music
  • Senior Director of Business Development and Workforce Partnerships Henry Street Settlement
Meet Jeanie

Contact & Location

Phone
860-685-2180
Address

Boger Hall
41 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm