The Career Center recognizes the importance and necessity for career resources for the many diverse populations of students that enter the workplace. The resources listed below are categorized to be as diverse and inclusive of the Mansfield University community as possible. If you do not locate a needed specific resource, please contact careers@mansfield.edu so we may assist you.
The Diversity & Inclusion Council at Mansfield University provides leadership on best practices and strategies to build and usstain an inclusive campus community. We encourage you to get involved!
*Disclaimer: Inclusion of a resource should not be taken as an endorsement. Students and alumni should personally research all resources. Career Center staff are available for consultation or to answer specific questions related to resources and career goals.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Career Resources
- Race and Ethnicity
- Gender and Sexuality
- Veteran & Active Duty Service
- Disabilities/Mental Health Conditions
- Justice Impacted Individuals
- International Students
Multicultural Affairs | Martin Luther King Jr. Center: Creates intercultural programs and provides educational workshops and outreach programs that foster all areas of diversity & multicultural understanding. (311 Alumni Hall | Mansfield University)
United Campus Ministry: Partners with students in their faith walk at every stage of their journey. (123 Alumni Hall | Mansfield University)
Equal Opportunity Publications: EOP has led the way in diversity recruitment with a portfolio of seven national career magazines, a diversity website, online job board, and Career Expos.
Professional Diversity Network: selected partner of leading professional and community-based organizations offering employment opportunities to their diverse membership.
Diversity Employers: A recruitment job board connecting diverse talent with employers committed to diversity.
Black Career Womens Network: A national professional development organization focused on everything career-related to the success of African American Women. BCWN is on a mission to bridge the gap in support of professional development, particularly for women of color.
The Memo: Coaching, advising, and career development for women of color. This platform digs deep to uncover solutions on hot topics such as intersectionality at work, overcoming microaggressions and building alliances at work.
IM Diversity: Career and self-development site/job board where careers, opportunities, and diversity connect.
Jobwell: A career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals.
Hispanic/Latino Professionals Assocation: Each year, HPLA publishes a list of Americas Best Places for Latinos To Work. These lists include companies, government agencies, hospitals, schools, associations, and other organizations.
DiversityInc: The dominant diversity publication bringing education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity.
USA Jobs Native American Resources: American Indians or Alaskan Natives who are members of one of the federally recognized tribes, may be eligible for Indian Preference with the Indian Health Service and Indian Affairs federal agencies.
Council for Tribal Employment Rights: a non-profit organization representing the interests of over 300 Tribal and Alaskan Native Villages that are covered by employment rights ordinances.
Facts about Race/Color Discrimination from the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission.
Federal Protections Against National Origin Discrimination from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Employment Discrimination Based on Religion, Ethnicity, or Country of Origin from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Dr. Margaret Launius Women's Center: Provides resources, advocacy, and referral to all students, in promoting healthy and safe relationships. (301 Alumni Hall | Mansfield University)
Pride Center: Lifts the voices of LGBTQIA+ students and community members. (130 Alumni Hall | Mansfield University)
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index outlines the best workplaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, release yearly equality indexes, and provide resources and information on key issues concerning the LGBTQ+ community.
Out & Equal: the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality.
National Center for Transgender Equality: advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
Lambda Legal: a nonprofit committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living through HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
What You Should Know: The EEOC and Protections for LGBT Workers from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Career Contessa: expert advice, interviews, videos, one-on-one mentoring, online skills-based courses and resources, and a curated job board for women no matter the stage of her career
Military & Veterans Affairs: Assists active duty members, veterans, and eligible dependents to begin or continue their education. (138 Alumni Hall | Mansfield University)
My Next Move for Veterans: Identify civilian careers similar to your military job.
National Resource Directory: Veterans Job Bank: A central resource allowing Veterans to access jobs available specifically for them. Enter keywords, your career field designator, and/or location to begin your job search.
CareerOneStop: Veterans Job Matcher. Match military experience to civilian jobs. Learn about skills, careers, wages, and more. Get help with transition from military to civilian life.
Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) from U.S. Department of Labor. VETS serves Americas veterans by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
G.I. Jobs: Career tips for military-to-civilian transition, as well as an annual list of "Top Military Friendly Employers".
VetJobs: The leading Internet niche job board to reach the 10.5 million military veterans currently in the work force, the 200,000+ active duty military personnel who transition each year, and the 400,000+ members of the National Guard and Reserve who return each year from extended deployments.
FEDS Hire VETS: Information to understand veterans' preference, how Federal jobs are filled, and unique veteran appointing authorities designed to help you find a job.
Military Hire: "Serve Those Who Served" by connecting veterans of America's armed forces with employers who value their experience and skills.
Call of Duty Endowment: Non-profit public benefit corporation which helps service members transition to civilian careers after their military service.
Hire Heroes USA: Dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personal employment training and corporate engagement.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Veteran Readiness and Employment: Program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe they cannot immediately consider work, this program offers services to improve their ability to live independently as soon as possible.
VA for VETS: Your Gateway to VA Careers Initiative helps veterans and transitioning military service members find meaningful careers in the federal government.
Student Veterans of America (SVA): To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
Disability Services: Ensures that students with disabilities can participate in the educational, social, and cultural life at Mansfield University. (144 South Hall | Mansfield University)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN): The leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
Bender Consulting Services, Inc.: providing disability employment expertise in the areas of recruitment, workplace mentoring, strategic planning, training, and digital accessibility to drive innovation and realize business value for customers.
Disability Equality Index (DEI): A joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability: IN. Companies that receive a score of 80 or above are considered DEI Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.
Disabled World Disability Employment: Work Information for Persons with Disabilities.
Emerging Leaders: A competitive program that places undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities in fulfilling summer internships and provides them with leadership development opportunities.
Autism Speaks: An employment tool kit for the job interview.
Equal Opportunity Publications: EOP has led the way in diversity recruitment with a portfolio of seven national career magazines, a diversity website, online job board, and Career Expos.
ADDitude: a resource for families and adults living with ADHD and related conditions, and for the professionals who work with them
AbilityJobs: a career site dedicated to employment of people with disabilities
Maximizing Productivity: Accommodations for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities from the U.S. Department of Labor
Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Center for Employment Opportunities: Provides immediate, effective, and comprehensive employment services exclusively to individuals who have recently returned home from incarceration.
National Reentry Resource Center: Funded and administered by the U.S. Department of Justices Bureau of Justice Assistance, NRRC is the nations primary source of information and guidance in reentry.
Career OneStop: Job search help for ex-offenders. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
International Student Services: Individualized support for international students. (325 Alumni Hall | Mansfield University)
MyVisaJobs: H1B Visa sponsors database.
International Student: Providing international students with resources to live, study, and work in the United States.