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LGBTQIA+

At UAS’s Career Center, we are dedicated to supporting students of all identities, including our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community!🌈✨

Explore our LGBTQ2IA+ and the Job Search guide for support with your job search including topics such as when to disclose, use of preferred name, and more.

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.

⭐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

👉 Out to Innovate

👉 Transgender Employment Program

👉 Pride at Work

👉 Out for Work

👉National LGBTQ Task Force

👉 National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association 

👉 Queer People of Color Alliance

👉 Human Rights Campaign

Podcasts

⭐ The Career Queer

⭐ Queer Money

⭐ The Professional Lesbian

⭐ The Out Entrepreneur

5 Ways Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Individuals Can Convey Their Pronouns of Choice at Work

Published on September 30, 2024

It’s becoming increasingly accepted that gender is a nonbinary spectrum, which means we’re not all relegated to just “male” or “female.” Meanwhile, more and more people are choosing to identify with non-traditional pronouns, gender-neutral pronouns, multiple pronouns, or no pronouns …

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Avoiding LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Should You Come Out At Work?

Published on June 26, 2024

The article “Avoiding LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Should You Come Out at Work?” discusses the complexities faced by LGBTQ individuals when deciding whether to come out at work. It highlights the challenges LGBTQ employees encounter, including potential discrimination and harassment, as …

By Aimée Richards
Aimée Richards Career Services Manager
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Contact & Location

Phone
907-796-6000
Email
uas.career@alaska.edu
Address

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

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

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