Our lobby hours are 9:00-5:00 Mon-Fri.  We also offer resources, appointments, and webinars.  NOTE - We will be operating remote-only on Friday 3/24/2023.

Students of Color

At the Career & Internship Center we value the multitude of perspectives and stories that students of color bring to our campus.  Your experiences add great value to our university and community and we want to help you think about and articulate how your unique perspective can benefit any academic department, organization, company, or employer.  Your prior experiences have given you skills and values that any hiring manager or committee would find attractive. Regardless of your field of interest or what types of past experience you have, our coaches and workshops can help you write and talk about your experiences in a way that will broaden your opportunities. We also want to talk to you about how you can find meaningful opportunities that align with your values and interests while you are a student at UW.  Our coaches can point you in the right direction when it comes to research, internships, student jobs, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Relevant Articles

Signs a Company Values Diversity and Inclusion

10 Interview Questions to Determine if a Company is as Inclusive as it Claims

Red Flags that a Companies Culture isn’t Inclusive

The Art of Founders Hall – Native art in Foster’s newest building

Read the full article by Ed Kromer on the UW Foster magazine website. Start reading below…

Native art installations and historic sculpture enhance the PNW aesthetic of Foster’s newest building

“There is an abundance of artistry in the design of 

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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UPREP Workshop: Letters of Recommendation, Secondaries, and Self-Care 3/27

UPREP offers monthly workshops to underrepresented minority students and other aspiring future applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine

Their next session will cover Letters of Recommendation, Secondaries, and Self-Care.

Time: Monday, March 27th, 2023 6:30-8:00pm PST

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
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UW dance pivots toward a more accessible, diverse curriculum

Read the full article by Marci Sillman on Crosscut. Start reading below…

The department is deprioritizing Eurocentric dance forms and opening courses to a wider array of students — no experience necessary.

It’s easy to overlook the University of Washington dance …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Reimagine Indians into Medicine: RISE Summer Academy 2023

RISE Summer Academy application is now open! The Summer Academy is intended for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) who are preparing for the medical school application process. The beginning of the program will take place at Washington State University’s …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
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Fellowship Opportunity [Deadline Friday 3/10!]

Progressive Pipeline is partnering with OneAmerica to recruit, train, and support a paid summer fellow. We’re looking for students with roots in Seattle, Yakima, or Vancouver who are committed to progressive causes and eager to launch their careers.

Position description:

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Featured Classes

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…

Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

Toni Howard Lowe
In this course, Toni Lowe, a sought-after speaker and senior HR leader specializing in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, teaches…

Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion

Chris Taylor
Whenever you look for a job, you probably have a list of “wants” for your new position. In addition to…

Student Stories & Advice

Franco Carlos

Student Stories & Advice
  • MS in Computational Finance & Risk Management University of Washington

Lucy Zhong

Student Stories & Advice
  • Grad Student - Architecture University of Pennsylvania

Casey C

Student Stories & Advice
  • PhD Student - Chemistry University of California, Berkeley

Paula Orrego

Student Stories & Advice
  • Grad Student - Communication Sciences Emerson College

Carolyn Monroe

Student Stories & Advice
  • Grad Student, Speech-Language Pathology Western Washington University

Siri Bhatt

Student Stories & Advice
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Swedish Medical Center

Xitlalit Sanchez-Martinez

Student Stories & Advice
  • 787 Final Assembly, Delivery & Evt Paint MP&P Engineer The Boeing Company

Bekele Babo

Student Stories & Advice
  • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Fred Lind Manor

Vanessa Pescasio

Student Stories & Advice
  • Program Assistant, Transplant Intake Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Malia Clark

Student Stories & Advice
  • Research Technician Nortis Inc.

Featured Resources

Curated Employer Collections

Career & Internship Center staff created three curated lists of employers based on a list of criteria developed for each. …

Odyssey

Odyssey is the community for professionals uplifting under-represented students.  If you’re a student, join today to create your dream career path, …

Living Corporate

Living Corporate is a Black-owned digital media network that centers and amplifies Black and brown folks at work.  You can …

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: How to assess an employers commitment

This resource will help you assess an employers commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while navigating the job search process.

Diversity Employers

DIVERSITY EMPLOYERS/IMDiversity was conceived by THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Magazine, which has provided African-American college students with valuable information on career …

street smart

Here, we interview minority professionals who developed street smarts for swimming against the tide – to go where they wanted. Learn …