Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Lobby Closure: All Day Friday, May 8th.

Here at the UW Career and Internship Center, we work hard to support students of all identities, including our vibrant UW LGBTQQ2IA+ community!  

While there are many laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender or sexuality, you may have questions when navigating the job search, such as:

  • What avenues of support and recourse can I access if I experience discrimination?
  • Will my job provide benefits that cover my gender affirming care?
  • Will my job provide benefits that cover my family?
  • Will I be supported as a Transgender, Non Binary, or Gender Nonconforming person within this company?
  • What types of support (affinity groups, for example) will I be able to access from my employer?
  • Will I be able to speak outwardly about my partner/s and family at my workplace?
  • How will I navigate possible repercussions?

The Career & Internship Center is a place where you can navigate these questions, bring your full self, and find resources to utilize when entering the workforce.

Three Dollar Bill Cinema Fellowship – Accepting Applications from filmmakers

Support for Queer Filmmakers: $7,500 to Bring Your Project to Life

Applications for the Three Dollar Bill Cinema Fellowship 2026 are still open. The deadline to submit is May 15, 2026.

This fellowship offers $7,500 in unrestricted funding, along with mentorship …

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Top careers for LGBTQ+ job seekers

If you’re a student or job seeker who identifies as LGBTQ+, you might consider incorporating it into your search for a fulfilling career. Representation of LGBTQ+ people is sorely lacking in many areas of the workforce. But in certain industries, …

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Volunteer with Gay 4 Good!

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and skills to add to your resume without a long time commitment. It’s also a great way to connect with other members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies! Gay For Good is …

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Ivan Hsiao Talks Building Trans Health HQ and Winning StartOut Demo Day

This episode features  (any pronouns), the Founder and CEO of Trans Health HQ, a digital health platform that improves the health of the transgender and gender-expansive community through education, care navigation, and systemic reform of healthcare institutions. Ivan also teaches the  at …

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How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

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Wondering how to assess an employer’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion during your job search? Use the tips below …

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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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