WGU Career & Professional Development
Resource Library
Diversity & Careers
Candidates with Disabilities
Disability Disclosure & Employment
Disability Disclosure & Employment - Choosing to disclose can be a challenging and overwhelming decision. Disclosure is different for everyone, therefore there is not a one-size fits all choice. This handout reviews issues to consider and the pros and cons of when to disclose.
AbilityJobs.com
AbilityJobs.com - This website features employment resources for people with disabilities including a resume bank.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Up-to-date information from the United States Department of Justice on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
Federal Employment of People with Disabilities The US Office of Personnel Management site has information to assist job seekers with disabilities better understand how to find and apply for federal service opportunities.
Job Accommodation Network
Job Accommodation Network This website offers free resources and information for individuals with physical and intellectual limitations that affect employment.
National Business and Disability Council
National Business and Disability Council This website offers resources to job seekers with disabilities including webcasts and job search listings from member organizations.
Resources for Job Seekers and Employers
Resources for Job Seekers and Employers: Website with job search databases, job search assistance, and tools for application building.
LGBTQ Candidates
Diversity Working
Diversity Working - Diversity working is a job search engine that allows you to search from 550,000 active and non-replicated diversity jobs.
HRC Employee Resources
HRC Employee Resources - Find resources on everything from coming out to addressing workplace discrimination.
HRC Corporate Equality Index
HRC Corporate Equality Index - An in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their polices and practices related to LGBTQ employees.
Out for Work
Out for Work - OFW’s programs, resources and services provide assistance to students in the cultivation and enhancement of skills to explore career options, master search techniques and strategies and research employment opportunities.
Out Professionals
Out Professionals: A job search and networking website including a directory of businesses, women's network, LGBT events and links, and volunteer opportunities.
Mature Candidates
AARP
AARP - Articles and job search resources for workers over 50.
American Job Centers
American Job Centers - American Job Centers can help you look for work and offer job search workshops, free computer access, and more.
Career One Stop Resources
Career One Stop Resources: Various job resources for mature job seekers.
Diversity Working
Diversity Working - Diversity working is a job search engine offers you to search from 550,000 active and non-replicated diversity jobs
Women Candidates
Women Candidates
Women for Hire - Founded in 1999 as the first and only company devoted to a comprehensive array of recruitment services for women, Women For Hire offers online career fairs, inspiring speeches and seminars, and customized marketing programs.
Women's Job List
Women's Job List - Women's Job List was created to give employers a tool to promote diversity and inclusion within their workplaces, and to provide job seekers with easy access to those companies.
Women In Technology International
Women In Technology International — Current and future women in the technology fields will find a supportive community here. Take online classes, attend a seminar, and look for open positions.
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) — The largest women’s professional association and the largest women business owners’ organization in the country providing resources and services — through education networking and public advocacy — to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security.
Dress for Success
Dress for Success — A nonprofit organization that provides interview suits to low-income women seeking employment. No fees are charged ever either to the member organizations or to the women served.
Multi-Ethnic Candidates
Minority Business Development Agency
Minority Business Development Agency — A division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the MBDA lists and provides resources for businesses that are headed by minorities and women.
LatPro
LatPro — Use this site to help you advance your career with expert advice, invitations to job fairs, and an award-winning job board. Post multiple version of your resume and search for employment opportunities specifically for Latino and bilingual workers.
Facts About Race Discrimination
Facts About Race Discrimination — This page delves into the finer points of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects people from employment discrimination. This is a great resource to consult if you think you may have a discrimination case against an employer or if you just want to learn more about it.
SEO-Sponsors for Educational Opportunity
SEO-Sponsors for Educational Opportunity - Provides talented college students of color with orientation, training, internships, and on-going career and professional development in many challenging fields, including philanthropy, information technology, law and investment banking.
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
Institute for Diversity in Health Management - Collaborates with educators and health services organizations to expand leadership opportunities to ethnic minorities in health services management.
IMDiversity
IMDiversity - Expands and improves diversity in the workplace. The site features a series of ethno-centric villages (African-American village, Asian-American village, etc.) where visitors can search for jobs, post resumes, and read articles of interest to those with particular cultural backgrounds.