Affinity Group Resources
The Boucher Career Education Center (BCEC) upholds Â鶹ÊÓƵ Michael’s College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Each of us at the College carries an obligation to ensure all students, faculty and staff encounter a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment.
In line with that commitment, here in the BCEC we strive to ensure that our processes, policies, and behaviors support and encourage diversity and meet the needs of all individuals that come to the Center, especially those from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. We embrace Â鶹ÊÓƵ Michael’s vision of inclusion and diversity not only racial and ethnic identities but also gender, age, religion, language, ability/disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, military service, geographic origin and first generation/multi generation college experiences.
BIPOC Resources
Grad school resource websites:
- This website is geared towards BIPOC grad school resources and includes many links for resources surrounding scholarships, mental wellbeing, and other support for Â鶹ÊÓƵof Color. One section of the website provides BIPOC grad chats, seminars, and blogs.
- Podcast run by BIPOC grad students for BIPOC grad students (or prospective students)
- Specific info for BIPOC resources that includes information on mentorship programs, financial aid, and other resources
BIPOC Scholarships:
Law School Resources:
- List of prelaw programs for underrepresented groups interested in pursuing a career in the law field.
- This is a specific scholarship opportunity for BIPOC students hoping to enter law school.
Fellowships:
- List of STEM fellowship opportunities for minorities and women.
Internships/Research opportunities:
- Internship Program for BIPOC college students looking to gain experience in the corporate world.
- Internships and career resources for BIPOC college students.
- Works to provide BIPOC Undergraduates with STEM resources and connect them with mentors in the STEM field.
Career Fairs:
- Provides career advancement and leadership opportunities for Black professionals.
Vermont Specific:
- A directory of BIPOC Businesses in VT, job listings, and a list of events.
- List of grants BIPOC students, businesses, and organizations are eligible for.
- List of BIPOC-owned and operated businesses in Burlington
Resources for Asian American/Pacific Islander
Resources for Latinx
Resources for undocumented/DACA students
- Join the UndocuUndergrads National Network! – My Undocumented Life  Â
- Workers’ Rights – National Immigration Law Center
- Pre-Health Dreamers
- DREAM Bar Association | National Bar Association for Undocumented Lawyers and law Students
Resources for Native American/Indigenous Peoples
Other Resources:Â
- Link to the Black Enterprise, a digital media brand that includes BIPOC blog, job opportunities, podcasts, and other news.
- Career and self-development site/job board aimed towards underrepresented groups, specifically BIPOC professionals.
- Â Diversity Recruitment & Consulting firm and the website includes a job board and information of career fairs.
- Online publication that aims to provide professional resources to members of the BIPOC community.
LGBTQ+ Resources
On Campus
LGBTQ+ Scholarships:
Career Resources:
Job Searching:
Grad School Resources:
Â鶹ÊÓƵwith Disabilities Resources
On Campus
- Accessibility Services Office
- Academic Support (Assistive Technology, Peer Tutoring, Collaborative Educational Consulting, Writing Center, General Academic Support)
Scholarships:
- Specific scholarships for students with disabilities
Resources:
- /academics/academic-support/accessibility-services/
- Link to academic support page on our website.
- Workforce Recruitment Program works to connect college students and recent grads with disabilities to federal and private-sector employers
- Website with links to multiple resources for different types of disabilities
- This provides tips for federal government jobs, but these application tips are generally transferrable and provide good information that could be helpful to consider during the job search.
- This is a paid internship opportunity that is available starting while applicants are in college. This opportunity occurs during the summer. Â鶹ÊÓƵwith disabilities are placed in internships within the Washington-DC area and covers students’ personal career ambitions.
- After navigating to the “For Individuals” tab, there are helpful resources for students as they navigate the job search as well as negotiations while accepting a position. This website aims to help individuals with disabilities figure out how to communicate with their potential employers regarding accommodations they might need.
- Link for the Learning Disabilities Association of America, which has resources for students with learning disabilities, and includes suggestions of how to ask for accommodations in the workplace.
- National Center for Learning Disabilities includes research and news concerning students with learning disabilities, and has links for scholarships.
- This has jobs that are related to the Federal Government, it is a detailed “how to” guide for students who identify as disabled.
- This website is self-ascribed “The only employment site where 100% of posted jobs are from employers specifically seeking to hire people with disabilities.” It would be a helpful resource for students to know about, and have expanded access to various databases to find jobs.
- Things to consider when job searching.
Veterans Resources
On-Campus Resources
- St. Mike’s Student Veterans Services
- Institute for Global Engagement and International Student and Scholar Services
Scholarships:
Resources:
Job searching:
- Job board through the US Department of Veteran Affairs
- A career search engine for Veterans
International Student Resources
Resources:
- Information on Visas, scholarships, and test preparation.
BIPOC Resources
Grad school resource websites:
- This website is geared towards BIPOC grad school resources and includes many links for resources surrounding scholarships, mental wellbeing, and other support for Â鶹ÊÓƵof Color. One section of the website provides BIPOC grad chats, seminars, and blogs.
- Podcast run by BIPOC grad students for BIPOC grad students (or prospective students)
- Specific info for BIPOC resources that includes information on mentorship programs, financial aid, and other resources
BIPOC Scholarships:
Law School Resources:
- List of prelaw programs for underrepresented groups interested in pursuing a career in the law field.
- This is a specific scholarship opportunity for BIPOC students hoping to enter law school.
Fellowships:
- List of STEM fellowship opportunities for minorities and women.
Internships/Research opportunities:
- Internship Program for BIPOC college students looking to gain experience in the corporate world.
- Internships and career resources for BIPOC college students.
- Works to provide BIPOC Undergraduates with STEM resources and connect them with mentors in the STEM field.
Career Fairs:
- Provides career advancement and leadership opportunities for Black professionals.
Vermont Specific:
- A directory of BIPOC Businesses in VT, job listings, and a list of events.
- List of grants BIPOC students, businesses, and organizations are eligible for.
- List of BIPOC-owned and operated businesses in Burlington
Resources for Asian American/Pacific Islander
Resources for Latinx
Resources for undocumented/DACA students
- Join the UndocuUndergrads National Network! – My Undocumented Life  Â
- Workers’ Rights – National Immigration Law Center
- Pre-Health Dreamers
- DREAM Bar Association | National Bar Association for Undocumented Lawyers and law Students
Resources for Native American/Indigenous Peoples
Other Resources:Â
- Link to the Black Enterprise, a digital media brand that includes BIPOC blog, job opportunities, podcasts, and other news.
- Career and self-development site/job board aimed towards underrepresented groups, specifically BIPOC professionals.
- Â Diversity Recruitment & Consulting firm and the website includes a job board and information of career fairs.
- Online publication that aims to provide professional resources to members of the BIPOC community.
LGBTQ+ Resources
On Campus
LGBTQ+ Scholarships:
Career Resources:
Job Searching:
Grad School Resources:
Â鶹ÊÓƵwith Disabilities Resources
On Campus
- Accessibility Services Office
- Academic Support (Assistive Technology, Peer Tutoring, Collaborative Educational Consulting, Writing Center, General Academic Support)
Scholarships:
- Specific scholarships for students with disabilities
Resources:
- /academics/academic-support/accessibility-services/
- Link to academic support page on our website.
- Workforce Recruitment Program works to connect college students and recent grads with disabilities to federal and private-sector employers
- Website with links to multiple resources for different types of disabilities
- This provides tips for federal government jobs, but these application tips are generally transferrable and provide good information that could be helpful to consider during the job search.
- This is a paid internship opportunity that is available starting while applicants are in college. This opportunity occurs during the summer. Â鶹ÊÓƵwith disabilities are placed in internships within the Washington-DC area and covers students’ personal career ambitions.
- After navigating to the “For Individuals” tab, there are helpful resources for students as they navigate the job search as well as negotiations while accepting a position. This website aims to help individuals with disabilities figure out how to communicate with their potential employers regarding accommodations they might need.
- Link for the Learning Disabilities Association of America, which has resources for students with learning disabilities, and includes suggestions of how to ask for accommodations in the workplace.
- National Center for Learning Disabilities includes research and news concerning students with learning disabilities, and has links for scholarships.
- This has jobs that are related to the Federal Government, it is a detailed “how to” guide for students who identify as disabled.
- This website is self-ascribed “The only employment site where 100% of posted jobs are from employers specifically seeking to hire people with disabilities.” It would be a helpful resource for students to know about, and have expanded access to various databases to find jobs.
- Things to consider when job searching.
Veterans Resources
On-Campus Resources
- St. Mike’s Student Veterans Services
- Institute for Global Engagement and International Student and Scholar Services
Scholarships:
Resources:
Job searching:
- Job board through the US Department of Veteran Affairs
- A career search engine for Veterans
International Student Resources
Resources:
- Information on Visas, scholarships, and test preparation.