Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

LGBTQ+ Students

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.

Summer 2023 UW Scholarship for Unpaid Internships in Nonprofit or Government

The application for the UW Scholarship for Unpaid Internships is now open! For undergraduate interested in doing an internship with a non-profit or government organization next summer, and demonstrate a financial need, please make sure to check out this opportunity …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
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OUT Loud and Proud in Financial Services (10/19)

Largely regarded as a very “traditional” industry, financial services is making great strides in becoming more diverse and representative, driving an inclusive culture for the LGBTQ+ community. Standard Chartered is focused on creating a more inclusive internal environment for their …

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KPMG My Diverse Life: Pride and Power: Intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ Community (10/14)

Connect with KPMG’s pride@KPMG Business Resource Group (BRG) following the discussion ‘Pride and Power: Intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ Community’.

Register: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/3b726?utm_medium=website&utm_source=Handshake

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Opportunity for Students and Graduates to Win £100 Worth of Amazon Vouchers & Other Prizes

The deadline for the myGwork survey is fast approaching. We are offering LGBTQ+ college/university students and graduates worldwide the opportunity to win £100 (or local equivalent) in Amazon vouchers and 5 Eastpak backpacks for participating in a survey on the importance …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Register for WorkFair – Virtual Career Fair for LGBTQ+ Professionals and Graduates: October 19, 2022

WorkFair, a virtual careers fair for LGBTQ+ professionals and graduates will be taking place this year on October 19!

#WorkFair [mygwork.com] 2022 is a free global virtual event providing graduates and professionals direct access to inclusive employers across all industries who are …

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