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.

How to Pivot Your Career and Follow Your Passion

In this episode, Averri shares her amazing story of transitioning from fashion design to political sciences, public affairs, and ultimately entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired as she opens up about:

Don’t miss out on this empowering conversation with Averri …

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Meet Pernell Thompson: Head of Fitness Partnerships

Meet, Pernell Thompson, Head of Fitness Partnerships at Zeamo
What industry are you in?

Pernell: Health & Wellness

Where do you work?

Zeamo

What was your journey like to get to where you are in your career?

Coming out of …

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3 things diverse graduates should look for in an employer

Senior year is approaching, and it’s time to search for a job.

With millions of employers to choose from, how do you narrow the search and find the best company for diverse graduates in the workforce?

In this post, we’ll …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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3 Tips for Black Students Seeking Internships or Early Career Job Opportunities

To provide guidance for Black or African American students embarking on their early career journey, we’ve gathered three invaluable tips from professionals in leadership coaching and curriculum development. From embracing experiential learning and mentorship to focusing on networking, these insights …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Being Black in the Workplace

Join Dr. Des on the Young Black and Professional podcast as she takes a dive into some of her past experiences of microagressions and racism in the workplace. She’ll discuss how she navigated situations and give advice that she heard …

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Featured Resources

National Urban League Job Network

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

African American Professional Associations

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

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