Black, Indigenous & People of Color

Your identities can be an important part of your career and may influence how you explore your options, prepare your story, decide on opportunities, or approach your career goals. This page is dedicated to information and resources that can help you reflect on your BIPOC identity and navigate pathways to success.

Advisers in the CLS are here to help guide you towards the many resources and opportunities available to you as a Grinnellian, especially when it comes to out-of-classroom experiences like research, internships, campus groups and events, and experiential learning. The best way to get started on your career path is to schedule an appointment in Handshake.

Do you know of any other resources that you’d like to see added to this page? Contact Rachel Edwards Harvith ’00.

News & Advice

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Confronting White Supremacy Culture in the Social-Impact Sector

Published on January 27, 2023

As organizations strive to become more inclusive, it’s imperative to recognize the difference between truly lifting up diverse perspectives and merely expecting new hires to accept and adhere to existing cultural norms that may be rooted in systemic oppression. Years …

6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Published on January 27, 2023

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

By Firsthand

D&I Internship Fair Panel: Real Talk About Diverse Internships

Published on January 13, 2023

On October 27th, Firsthand hosted a Diversity & Inclusion Internship Virtual Career Fair. This unique fair offered the rare opportunity for students to increase their internship prospects and connect with top employers. They were able to meet with a community …

By Firsthand

Identity-Based Resources for Health ProfessionsShare This: Share Identity-Based Resources for Health Professions on FacebookShare Identity-Based Resources for Health Professions on LinkedInShare Identity-Based Resources for Health Professions on X
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Diversity Pipeline ProgramsShare This: Share Diversity Pipeline Programs on FacebookShare Diversity Pipeline Programs on LinkedInShare Diversity Pipeline Programs on X
A searchable list of internships, fellowships, and more geared towards diversifying industries.

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Institute for Broadening ParticipationShare This: Share Institute for Broadening Participation on FacebookShare Institute for Broadening Participation on LinkedInShare Institute for Broadening Participation on X
A directory of links to research, internship, fellowship, scholarship, and job programs designed to increase the presence of historically underrepresented …

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United Negro College Fund Opportunity DatabaseShare This: Share United Negro College Fund Opportunity Database on FacebookShare United Negro College Fund Opportunity Database on LinkedInShare United Negro College Fund Opportunity Database on X
UNCF has a database with scholarships, programs, internships, and fellowships for BIPOC students. Explore all the opportunities here!

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Harvard Summer Venture in Management ProgramShare This: Share Harvard Summer Venture in Management Program on FacebookShare Harvard Summer Venture in Management Program on LinkedInShare Harvard Summer Venture in Management Program on X
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a free, one-week residential educational program at Harvard Business School for rising …

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InroadsShare This: Share Inroads on FacebookShare Inroads on LinkedInShare Inroads on X
A nonprofit organization that creates pathways to careers for ethnically diverse college and high school students across the U.S.

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