WINTER Hours
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
USG’s Center for Career Development is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in which students of all identities are empowered to further their career development and become career ready. We are committed to serving students, alumni, community members, and employers of all backgrounds and to providing an environment in which all individuals feel welcome, included, and safe to engage with our staff and utilize our resources and services. Our Center stands with USG in denouncing all forms of racism, oppression, intolerance, and exclusion.
Link here to view Forbes annual list of America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2024. This seventh annual list highlights employers who have continued to prioritize DEI this past year, and who have a proven record of caring about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This list— created in partnership with market research firm Statista—is based in part on survey results from 170,000 people working for organizations with at least 1,000 employees within the United States. The participants were asked to anonymously rate their own employers, in addition to companies they knew well either through their industry or through friends and family members employed there. Respondents evaluated the organization’s approach to DEI as it pertains to such criteria as age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation.
Center Liaisons
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out to our Center Liaison's as listed below for any related needs, concerns, questions, resources, or opportunities for collaboration. These liaisons provide a connection with the groups listed below to share information and resources, identify best practices, and advocate for student popuations at USG.
- Liaison to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Julia Rader, jrader@umd.edu, 301-738-6063
- Liaison to Student Council, Student Clubs & Organizations - Erin Steiner, esteine3@umd.edu, 301-738-6287
- Liaison for Graduate & Professional Students - Julia Rader, jrader@umd.edu, 301-738-6063
- Liaison to Disability Support Services - Erin Steiner, esteine3@umd.edu, 301-738-6287
- Liaison for Special Populations (Veterans, LGBTQ+ community, Women, Minorities & International Students - Deborah Zimmer, dzimmer@umd.edu, 301-738-6151
FEATURED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Career Coaching
USG Mentoring Program
Career Studio
Career Explorer
Reserve An Interview Room for Virtual Interviews
Snapbar! 
Students are encouraged to visit our Center during our Career Studio hours to have their professional headshot taken. Students will receive a digital file wither their headshot edited on various backgrounds.
Gallup Strengths 
The Center for Career Development offers individual Gallup Strengths Assessments and related Coaching to help students build upon their natural talents to thrive in school and work. Visit our “Career Connector” to complete your free assessment and sign up for your personalized Coaching session.
Sydney's Career Closet
ON-DEMAND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONTENT
USG’s Scholarships for Internships provide financial support for students enrolled in programs at USG who participate in meaningful, yet unpaid internship opportunities. Qualifying placement opportunities are made available to students during the fall and spring semesters, and include internships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and small "startup" businesses in Montgomery County who provide “practical learning experience” for students. For more information or to access our online application, link here.
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