Our lobby hours are 9:00-5:00 Mon-Fri.  We also offer virtual resources, appointments, and webinars.  NOTE - On Friday June 9th we will be closed from 11:45 to 5:00 for a staff retreat.

Students with Disabilities

We at the UW Career & Internship Center are committed to helping all disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent-identifying students find satisfying experiential learning opportunities and gainful employment. To this end, we’ve compiled a list of resources for you, both on and off campus, which we hope will help answer questions you may have about disclosure, accommodations, your legal rights, and ways your employer can support you. This list is by no means exhaustive. We’ve also provided some sites where you can expand  upon your search for a job or internship and learn more about finding support in the workplace. Finally, we encourage you to schedule a 30-minute appointment with one of our career coaches, which you can do on Handshake. We are here to assist you with every step of this process.

College Adviser Job Openings – College Advising Corps

This is an excellent gap year(s) option for those who are passionate about working with high school students and creating more equitable pathways to college. Click here for the entire application.

As the largest college access nonprofit in the country, …

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Huskies@Work

More than ever, students need connections to help them explore what their career paths could look like after graduation. That’s where our incredible network of alumni come in!

Huskies@Work is a program run and supported by the UWAA that matches …

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Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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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

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10 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Land a Great Job

Do you hate writing cover letters?

Or coming up with the perfect resume bullet?

Or just figuring out what to do with your life???

Good news: ChatGPT is here to help!

And while it can’t find you a job completely …

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Disability Solutions works with employers across the globe to attract and hire talent with disabilities.  They provide job alerts, free resources for jobseekers including job boards, and more. Disability Solutions partners with companies including Pepsi, Frito Lay, Johnson & Johnson, …

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Featured Classes

Digital Accessibility for the Modern Workplace (with Audio Descriptions)

Hector Minto
The move towards a more digital workplace affects everyone, from newly remote employees to frontline workers. With technology being such…

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

Charlie D

Student Stories & Advice
  • Staff Geologist Georesources, LLC

Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby

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  • Social Anthropology specializing in Medical Anthropology University of Washington

Paul Leanza

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  • Research Scientist / Bioengineer University of Washington

Paula Orrego

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

Siri Bhatt

Student Stories & Advice
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Swedish Medical Center

Aaron Burtle

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  • Software Engineer Microsoft

Eva B

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  • Veterinary Assistant Seattle Veterinary Associates

Emmorie Cannon

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  • Certified Counselor Beautiful Autism

Featured Resources

Curated Employer Collections

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

Students Guide to Disclosure in the Workplace

When you leave school and enter the workforce, you are required to share information about your disability if you want …

Accessibility, Inclusion, & Action in Medical Education

This report weaves together the major themes shared by medical students, residents, and physicians with disabilities, as well as current …

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

Tips on how to assess an employers commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while navigating the job search process.

AbilityLinks

The leading web-based community for job-seekers with disabilities and inclusive employers.

US Office of Disability Employment Policy

Every job seeker with a disability is faced with the same decision: “Should I or shouldn’t I disclose my disability?” …