DE&I Resource Roundup

There are lots of different ways to diversify your team. The more types of diversity your team exemplifies, the more productive and creative your group can become. Here is a list of resources to help you get started finding that diverse talent.  

Time to start hiring interns? Here are some great resources:

• Upturnships: Working to close the wage and opportunity gaps for under-resourced groups ‍
• Project Basta: Bridging the employment gap for first-generation students ‍
• National Diversity Internship Program: Providing professional development and enrichment opportunities through real-world experience.

Need more women and BIPOC in tech? Look no further:

• Black Girls Code: Building pathways for young women of color to embrace the current tech marketplace
• People of Color in Tech: A platform connecting people of color with jobs in the tech industry ‍
• The Tech Connection: Meaningful connections that empower and engage diverse talent ‍
• Women Who Code: Inspiring women to excel in technology careers

Want LGBTQ people to feel welcome? Check out these resources:

• Out & Equal: Helping LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all
• Trans Can Work: Committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development ‍
• A Workplace Divided: Research on LGBTQ people in the workplace

Hiring those with disabilities:  

• Hire employees with disabilities: A roundup of government resources on hiring disabled people
• What Can YOU Do?: Connecting with local organizations to recruit qualified people with disabilities

Want to bring veterans onto the team?  

• Hire Veterans: Connecting great companies with top military and veteran talent
• Hire a Veteran: Resources for hiring veterans

Other Resources:

• Black Girl Group: Connecting men and women of color to companies seeking to hire diverse talent
• HBCUs: List of historically Black colleges and universities

This is not a definitive list and there may be more resources local to your area to utilize. It is also not enough to just bring in more diverse people. You must also make sure they feel welcome and included in your company and are paid and treated equitably. Here are some reading and listening resources to learn how to make your workplace inclusive:

• Top Voices in Racial Equity: Top voices on LinkedIn to learn from on racial equality and equity in the workplace
• Top Voices in Gender Equity: Top voices on LinkedIn to learn from on gender equity in the workplace
• “All In” on Black Equity: What It Means to Be ‘All In’ On Black Equity: Takeaways from Top C-Suite Executives ‍
• Dirty Diversity Podcast: All things diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the workplace.
• ‍Top 10 Diversity Podcasts

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