Diverse Populations

OCS Overview (pdf)

Resources/Events

• The Human Rights Campaign Employee Resources – Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization. Find resources on everything from coming out to addressing workplace discrimination.
• Out for Undergrad (O4U) Conferences – Attend a life-changing weekend conference. In one weekend, you'll explore ambitious career options and build a network of LGBTQ friends and supporters in your industry of choice. The support of participating employers allows O4U to cover the cost of airfare, lodging, and conference participation for all student attendees. Each year O4U selects a diverse and impressive class of high-achievers, and all admitted students travel, stay and attend for free.
• Out & Equal Workplace Advocates – A nonprofit dedicated to achieving global LGBT workplace equality. Provides leadership and professional development, education, and research to create workplaces free of discrimination. Hosts the annual Workplace Summit.
• LGBT Connect – Job board for connecting employers with the LGBT community.
• Pride@Work – Nonprofit representing LGBTQ union members and their allies. They focus on LGBTQ-inclusive contracts & policies.

Scholarships/Grants

• BGLTQ Student Life Programming Grant: Recognized student organizations are invited to apply for funding from the Office of BGLTQ Student Life. These funds are awarded by the Queer Advisory Council. Individual awards do not exceed $250. See Office of BGLTQ Student Life website for specific information about criteria, eligibility, and the application process.
• The Open Gate Foundation: The Open Gate Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed in 1987 to provide funding for activities at Harvard University that benefit gay and lesbian students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more about the Open Gate Foundation's application process. Grants awarded year-round.
• Point Foundation Scholarship: The Point Foundation is the nation's largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students. Visit the Point Foundation application page to learn more. Deadlines are typically in January.

OCS Overview (pdf)
 

Other Resources

• Harvard First Generation Program (HFGP) - focuses on directing college awareness to future first generation college students
• Harvard Primus - Student group facilitating the transition to college for first generation students, building a community, and providing a voice and platform for advocacy.
• First Generation Harvard Alumni Network (FGHA) - mentoring, advocacy, and networking opportunities for first-generation and/or low-income students and alumni of Harvard University.
• Academic Resource Center (ARC) - academic counseling, workshops and discussions, peer tutoring, the Harvard Course in Reading and Study Strategies, and self-help materials.
• Future Global Leaders Fellowship – Leadership training, high-level mentorship, and global internship funding.

OCS Overview (pdf)

Other Resources

• Harvard International Office – The HIO has information about Visa types and how to apply. They also have information about travel, taxes, and social security.
• Interstride - H1B visa database, country guides, job and internship postings, and more.
• My Visa Jobs – Information about work visas and job board of companies who sponsor visas.
• VisaDoor – Search H1B LCA Database including H1B violators.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Information about student visas and employment as well as other helpful links for current and prospective students.

Resources:

• Harvard Veteran's Alumni Organization - Shared Interest Group (SIG) through the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) that serves as a resource to student Veterans, students in ROTC, and students considering military service. The organization can also help to connect students to veterans from across the various Harvard graduate schools.
• After Harvard Considering Military Service Guide - A helpful guide and resource for students considering military service written by Harvard alumni veterans.
• Vault - Career guides on military service, and military careers.
• Department of Veterans Affairs - Information and resources for veterans, including information on the education benefits available through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program.
• Harvard ROTC - Further information about ROTC at Harvard, including links to each of the three service programs (Navy ROTC; Air Force ROTC, and Army ROTC). All detachments and battalions are physically located at MIT; however, Army and Navy ROTC have offices on campus.
• Officer Training - Information on earning a commission to become a military officer for each of the five services (Air Force Officer Training School; Army Officer Candidate School ; Coast Guard Officer Candidate School; Marine Corps Officer Candidate School; Naval Officer Candidate School).

Resources:

• IMDiversity - dedicated to providing career and self-development information to all minorities, specifically African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and women.
• Jopwell - career advancement platform of Black, Latinx, and Native American students & professionals.
• National Urban League - offers a large searchable job database that highlights organization interested in diversifying their talent pool.
• National Association of Asian American Professionals - helps Asian American professionals connect with one another and with resources that will help them take the next steps in their careers.
• The Society of Hispanic HR Professionals - hosts monthly networking meetings, along with regular career fairs and seminars.
• NCAI Fellowships - NCAI offers internships and fellowships to provide an opportunity for young leaders from across Indian Country to serve on the front lines of legislative action and policy development.
• Diversity Jobs - connects African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic people and members of the LGBT community with companies that are known for being especially diversity-friendly.

Resources

• Harvard University’s Accessible Education Office - information about the services offered, the students worked with, and other offices at Harvard with whom they are in regular contact about supporting a student’s education.
• Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities - “The Arts Endowment seeks to address barriers and advance training and career opportunities in the arts for individuals with disabilities.”
• AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability - This association is “committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.”
• Federal Government’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Disability Employment - This website contains important information for federal agencies to use in recruiting, hiring, and retaining individuals with disabilities and targeted disabilities.
• Lime Connect - This organization defines itself as “leading the way as the premier resource for top talent in the disability space by attracting, preparing and connecting highly accomplished individuals with disabilities for careers with the world’s leading corporations.”
• The Sierra Group Recruit Disability.org - The organization provides information, guidance, and resources on every aspect of the job search process: salary research, resume suggestions, search job postings, and articles on the latest news.
• Getting Hired - This organization seeks to “bridge the gap between job seekers with disabilities and employers looking to hire.” A student gets started by creating a “job account” and is then able to search job postings and their resources.
• Job Accommodation Network - Ask questions about ADA, accommodations, and more specific resources.
• AAAS Entry Point - This American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) program "identifies and recruits students with apparent and non-apparent disabilities studying in science, engineering, math, computer science, and some fields of business for internship and co-op opportunities."
• National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center - They are "an employer organization and comprehensive resource for disability best practices."
• Emerging Leaders Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities - A highly competitive program that places top undergraduate and graduate college students with disabilities in fulfilling internships nationwide that also provide them with meaningful leadership development and networking opportunities.

Resources:

• Harvard College Women's Center programming include career-related offerings such as the WiSTEM Career Panel, a discussion on professional opportunities for identity-based studies, combatting harassment in the workplace, and professional dress.
• Forté Foundation Business 360° Blog features articles and other media aimed to support women leaders. Filter posts by industry, career stage, topics, and format.
• Grace Hopper Celebration is the world's largest gathering of women technologists. It is produced by AnitaB.org and presented in partnership with ACM. Though the support of Harvard SEAS and the Anne Popkin Innovation Fund, the CS Diversity Committee funds undergraduates to attend (applications are due in May for the following fall's celebration). A group-sourced list of outside funding opportunities for Grace Hopper Celebration can be found here (opportunities are added as they open: https://github.com/Ladies-Storm-Hackathons/GHC-Scholarships.
• Career Contessa is an online career resource that addresses the unique challenges facing women. Access free resources like articles, company profiles, and Q&A interviews.