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Celebrating Black Alumni at Swarthmore

As part of Black History Month and with sincere thanks to the Black Cultural Center for curating them, we are excited to share these spotlights of Black alumni from Swarthmore. This initiative to acknowledge and honor others who came before …

By Claire Klieger
Claire Klieger Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Orgs Supporting Black Communities

This month marks the 47th year since the official declaration of Black History Month, when communities across the country celebrate the myriad contributions of Black Americans.

As part of this celebration, there are many organizations whose goal is to support …

By Jaxx Artz - Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone’s heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?

In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …

By Sarah Candin - Vault
Vault
A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.
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How to Tell If a Company Truly Values Diversity and Inclusion (or Is Just All Talk)

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

By Victorio Duran III - Vault
Vault
A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.
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Questions for students to ask to determine an employer’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Cindy Price Verduce, Indiana Tech Career Center and Regional Career Services Director

Everyone wants to feel like they belong, but how do you know if an organization will welcome your whole authentic self to work? When looking for a …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Most budgets fail. But it’s not because the people who made them failed—it’s because they were set up to fail.…

Developing Your Authentic Self to Ignite Change

genConnectU
Did you know you have a superpower? People have the power and ability to change the world. In this course,…

Driving Organizational Accountability for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Dr. Tana Session
Does your company have a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiative in place? While you may have taken many…

Career Resources

We Need Diverse Books

The Internship Grant Program awards supplemental grants to applicants from diverse backgrounds to help further their goals of pursuing a career …

UndocuBlack Network

An online space to help current and former undocumented Black immigrants thrive through connections.

Google BOLD Internship Program

Be bold. A unique undergraduate internship experience to Build Opportunities for Leadership & Development (BOLD).

BOLD interns join teams across …

People of Color in Tech

POCIT is the world’s leading platform for people of color in tech to share, grow, and get hired.

Getting Hired

Established in 2008 with a focus on individuals with disabilities, the scope of Getting Hired has grown to encompass diversity …

CodePath.org

We bring together employers, students, and colleges to eliminate inequities in tech education, diversify the field, and provide underrepresented students …

Contact & Location

Phone
(610) 328–8352
Address

500 College Ave.
Parrish Hall 135
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Career Service Hours

M 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
T 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
W 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
TH 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Office closed daily from 12–1pm for lunch.