The Career & Professional Development team seeks to empower you in your career search by celebrating your unique identities and preparing you for an increasingly diverse and global workforce. Access identity-based resources related to career planning below:
- International Students
- LGBTQ+ Students
- Students of Color
- Students with Disabilities
- Student Veterans
- First-Generation Students
- Women
- Reentry and Employment Resources for Justice-Involved Individuals
On-Campus Employment for International Students
Intercultural Events on Campus
Belmont Bridge Builders is established for the expressed purpose of fostering community and discussion between the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and asexual community on campus and the university at large.
American Civil Liberties Union - Lesbian Gay & Transgender Project works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
GLAD's bold and effective advocacy has achieved scores of precedent-setting legal victories to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.
Pride@Work works towards creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, encourages openness and ensures safety & dignity.
Out & Equal - Workplace Advocates is the world’s premier nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workplace equality.
Out Professionals is the nation’s leading LGBT non-profit network, with close to 1,000 Members and over 5,000 email subscribers representing dozens of different work backgrounds and some 600 companies.
HRC Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees.
Belmont Office of Multicultural Learning & Experience serves as a resource, conduit and guide for the entire Belmont community as it relates to the concepts of; cultural competency; cultural understanding & awareness; experiential learning and exploration with a Christian foundation.
Professional Diversity Network’s mission is to provide diverse communities with a trusted professional network, which pairs members with employers who are serious about building a diverse workforce to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse customer base. Connect with a variety of communities through one of the culturally distinct websites offered through the Professional Diversity Network
Diversity Jobs is an search database featuring employers dedicated to diverse hiring practices.
African American Professional Groups includes information about 21 associations that provide networking opportunities and career advice.
The Black Collegian Online was launched in November of 1995 to reach an even larger audience with our information on career development, self-development, and job opportunities
LATCareers.com is the industry leader for the recruitment of Bilingual Latinos & Latino Diversity in the US.
Tackling Disparities in Finance for Black and African Americans is a resource article that provides information and strategies to manage racial wealth disparities.
Black Women and the Wealth Gap: Best Cities to Flourish Financially is a resource article that ranks the top 15 best and worst cities for black women in relation to the income gap.
Belmont Office of Accessibility Resources assists students in connecting to the available support resources on campus, as well as, oversees Belmont University's reasonable accommodation process for students with disabilities to provide equal access to University programs and services consistent with both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.
The Job Accommodation Network: https://askjan.org/ is a great resource for individuals with disabilities to use to find possible accommodations by disability. Not all employers will be able to provide all accommodations listed, but this is a good place for an individual to start to get an idea of some things they could possibly work with their employer on getting, as long as it is a reasonable accommodation and will not cause undue hardship on the employer. This resource also provides information for employers as well.
Bender Consulting Services has worked to solve these critical social and business issues by providing employers with reliable talent, and giving well-trained individuals with disabilities the chance to display their abilities and enhance their lives through solid careers. We do that by attracting, preparing and connecting high potential university students & alumni who happen to have disabilities for scholarships and internships, the Lime Connect Fellowship Program and full-time careers with our corporate partners - the world's leading corporations.
Disabilities Part 1: What is Disclosure? (VIDEO)
Belmont Veterans Education Benefits
National Veterans Foundation - Search for jobs and access the Veteran Benefits Resource Center.
My Next Move for Veterans - Research careers that might be a good fit for you now that you've returned from serving your country.
Veterans Enterprise - View career resources and job opportunities for Veterans.
Career Resources for Veterans - Review a number of career resources for veterans.
ZipRecruiter for Veterans - Access resources for your job search.
HigherEd Military - Online community for military-connected professionals serving higher ed.
Operation Stand Down Tennessee - View Veteran friendly organization partners and find job opportunities.
College: What It's All About and Why it Matters
Tips for First Generation College Students
Inside Higher Ed: First-Generation Focus
Career Planning for People with a Criminal ConvictionAWID is an international, feminist, membership organitation committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women’s human rights.
Contact Us
Phone: 615.460.6490 | Email: careerdevelopment@belmont.edu
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