LGBTQQA

Job and Career Information
Legal and Educational Resources
Associations

The CDC understands the particular challenges facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning and allied populations. How do I get answers I want without revealing my sexual orientation in an interview? How out can I or should I be at work or at work-related functions, like office parties? How do I know if the company has a domestic partnership policy? Should I ask if the company has a gay and lesbian support group? What are my rights? How can I find a place that will accept me for who I am? We have collected a number of resources that may help answer critical questions in your career development process.

We have assembled a list of resources that may be helpful in providing support and opportunities for LGBTQQA  students.  This list is not meant to be comprehensive nor is it a substitute for using the CDC services; rather it is a resource to supplement your research efforts regarding career exploration and planning.

The CDC strongly encourages you to take advantage of our workshops and counseling services, as well as our library collection. The Multicultural and FP Resources section in the library includes books, notebooks, and magazines. Some books of note include Lavender Road to Success:  The Career Guide for the Gay Community by Kirk Snyder, and Out in the Workplace: The Pleasures and Perils of Coming Out on the Job by Richard A. Rasi and Lourdes Rodríguez-Nogués.

Also, be aware that the Jeannette Marks House at 5 Faculty Lane has a library of valuable resources and programming that may be of interest to you. Student organizations like True Colors and Familia can also provide support and social opportunities as well as a way to network with peers and alumnae who are interested in internships and career possibilities in LGBT friendly work places.

Lyon's Pride, an affiliate group for lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, and queer alumnae/alumni, students, faculty and staff of Mount Holyoke College and their partners, provides networking opportunities and can be contacted through Bev Harrison '65.

Job and Career Information

Gay Financial Network
In addition to financial information about retirement, home loans, site offers a career section with job listings and examples of resumes along with interview tips

Gaywork.com
Gain access to job listings by gay-friendly employers, post resume, read about employment issues and resources for people living with HIV/Aids, and find resources for Workplace Equality Advocating

Human Rights Campaign WorkNet (HRC)
Provides resources and information related to world of work issues for the community.  Publishes the Corporate Equality Index and the annual “State of the Workplace”

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Provides access to workplace publications such as Steps to an Out and Equal Workplace and other useful information as well as information for human resource professional

ProGayJobs.com
An easy to navigate site designed to help the Gay/ Lesbian job seeker or consultant find a position with a company committed to diversity in the workplace

Legal and Educational Resources

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Contains information about issues related to discrimination, domestic, partnerships, gay marriage and transgender rights

Equality Project
Site offers information to shareholders activism for gay community Monitors policies dealing with sexual orientation at major corporations and advocates for progressive policies

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Information for people in the field of education as well as information related to fighting to end antigay bias in K-12 schools

Lambda Legal
Lists sate by state laws addressing antidiscrimination and domestic partnership and other work related concerns

Associations

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Joanna Adler, Director of Experiential Learning