The Career Center is a space where you can find support for your questions, be your authentic self, and access resources to aid you as you enter the workforce. Whether you’re a freshman, graduating senior, or alumni, we recommend scheduling an in-person or virtual appointment with a UAS career advisor via Handshake.

UAS Career Services team and the materials on this and other Career Services web pages are resources provided for the benefit of and are made available to any and all University of Alaska Southeast students, faculty and staff regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws and regulations. UAS is committed to nondiscrimination as an institution and offers its services and support in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and Board of Regents’ Policies, University Regulations, and related internal university processes and procedures.


LGBTQIA+ Organizations

Professional organizations embrace students, acknowledging them as the future leaders in their fields. There are numerous compelling reasons for students to join these organizations or societies:

  • Establish professional connections and expand your network
  • Stay informed about emerging industry trends, products, and resources
  • Get involved in activism
  • Access customized job boards
  • Participate in professional development & support opportunities such as webinars and conferences


Podcasts

The Career Queer

Queer Money

The Professional Lesbian

The Out Entrepreneur


How to Thrive as a Transgender Person in the Workplace

In a perfect world, being transgender in the workplace wouldn’t require strategy. You’d show up, do your job, get paid fairly, and grow in your career like anyone else. No awkward stares when you walk into the breakroom. No uncomfortable …

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5 Key Tips for LGBTQ+ Grads Joining the Workforce

In this Built In article, the author reflects on their experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community navigating the professional landscape over the past decade. Despite progress, a 2018 study found that many LGBTQ+ workers remain closeted at work, …

By Karin Helgesen
Karin Helgesen Student Marketing and Program Assistant
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Contact & Location

Phone
907-796-6000
Address

Mourant Building - ground floor
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

August - June (please note our office is closed in July)