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Top Careers For LGBTQIA+ Job Seekers

If you’re a student or job seeker who identifies as LGBTQ+, you might consider incorporating it into your search for a fulfilling career. Representation of LGBTQ+ people is sorely lacking in many areas of the workforce. But in certain industries, …

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Top 10 Job Boards For Diverse Students Who Want To Work For Non-profits, Government

It can be challenging to find the right job board if you’re a diverse college student seeking employment opportunities, and even more so if you’re seeking a part-time, seasonal, internship, or other early-career job with a non-profit or government agency. …

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The Limits of Labels and the Importance of Safe Spaces at Work

Bekah Nye isn’t particular about pronouns.

“I honestly don’t care if anyone calls me sir, he, they, she. I don’t care what someone calls me at this point; I don’t feel like I need to label myself for anybody else,” …

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5 job search tips for LGBTQ+ college and university students

We asked five professionals, including CEOs and a Co-Founder, for their best advice for LGBTQ+ college and university students embarking on their early career journey. From connecting with LGBTQ+ professional organizations to utilizing LGBTQ+ job boards and resources, these leaders …

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How to start a diversity and inclusion committee at work

A diversity and inclusion committee is an important tool that can aid and accelerate the impact of your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives at work. Companies know that diverse teams perform better. That’s why 83% of U.S. companies say …

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Career Resources

StartOut Founders Program

Are you an LGBTQ+ person interested in starting or accelerating your own business? StartOut runs programs that connect LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs …

The Miseducation of the Underrepresented Job Seeker

Jennifer Tardy’s free guide, downloadable below contains information to empower historically underrepresented job seekers on:

Tips & Insights to transform …

Career Advice Guide For Underrepresented Populations

This guide includes tips, time-saver exercises, and expert advice on how to be a top-notch candidate as a Black, Latinx, …

The OutCare Mentorship Program connects LGBTQ+ affirming mentors with individuals seeking guidance in various life pursuits, including school, career, and …

Out for Undergrad is a TikTok channel that helps LGBTQ2+ undergraduate students reach their full potential.

LZ Granderson talks about his time at ESPN, the pushback he’s received in his career, and the new season of …

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Featured Classes & LinkedIn Learning Courses

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

Taught by Rhodes Perry
Have you ever felt there was an aspect of yourself that you needed to hide at work? Have you ever…

Succeeding as an LGBT Professional

Taught by Dorie Clark
View Dorie’s LinkedIn Newsletter Even in places where discrimination is illegal, there are still nuances and complexities involved in being…

Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

Taught by Toni Howard Lowe
In this course, Toni Lowe, a sought-after speaker and senior HR leader specializing in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, teaches…

Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace

Taught by Careercake
Attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce offers a slew of benefits to organizations. It boosts innovation and problem-solving by providing…

Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer

Taught by Christina Greer
Dr. Christina Greer, renowned author, educator, and expert on American history, Black ethnics, and public policy, provides an engaging course…

Empowering BIPOC through Mentorship

Taught by Rhianna Rogers
This course aims to help BIPOC upskill in ways that empower them to move up the corporate ladder and succeed…

Sustainable DEI: Taking Action as an Individual, Team, and Organization

Taught by Karen Jaw-Madson
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts often get started with enthusiasm and speed, but many may stall or fail along…

Accessibility-First Design

Taught by David Luhr
Knowing the benefits of an accessibility-first approach enables you to build more useful, resilient, and inclusive products. In this course,…

LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…

Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers

Taught by Tarena Shanaberger
As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can contribute fully to…

From Compliance to Culture: A Psychological Safety Framework for Inclusion

Taught by Bella Ikpasaja
Much progress has been made in recent years in making professional settings free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other forms…

Advanced Accessible PDFs

Taught by Chad Chelius
Accessible PDF files are files that can be read by a screen reader by users who are visually impaired. While…

Data-Driven DEI Decision-Making

Taught by Christie Lindor
As a leader in today’s business world, you’re faced with a variety of complex, critical tasks. One of the most…

Accessibility for Managers and Non-Designers

Taught by David Karlins
Creating accessible products requires an informed and sweeping mindset that thinks across the entire digital product workflow and lifecycle. In…

Fighting Gender Bias in the Workplace

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
Combating gender bias in the workplace helps everyone, not just women, but how do you identify it, and what are…

Creating Community within Your Employee Resource Group

Taught by Farzana Nayani
Employee resource groups—more commonly known as ERGs—have become an integral part of how organizations address employees’ needs and drive long-term…

Nano Tips for Navigating Bias and Stereotypes as an Asian American Professional with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Diana…

Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…

Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…

Presentations

Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…