Welcome to the BIPOC Connections Community!

The Career Center recognizes that social identities and career experiences often intersect and that Villanovans may face specific challenges navigating the career development process as they explore the world of work. This is a space to connect BIPOC  (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students, alumni and employers through networking, professional development and educational events and programming. We will continually develop this community as we become aware of additional opportunities to advance the growth of all members of our community. Learn more about how jobs and internships featured on this page are sourced.

Connect with Employers at the Fall Career Fair – 9/4!

Fall Career Fair
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 2:00-6:00 pm
Finneran Pavilion

What to Expect: There are 149 employers who will be attending to speak with Villanova students about internship and job opportunities at their organizations. You can find a full …

By Megan Pongratz
Megan Pongratz
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Wildcat Spotlight: BIPOC #NovaGoing

We are so proud of the amazing accomplishments of our graduates from the Class of 2024 and celebrate the next steps in their career and professional development! Here’s just a sample of where our Wildcats are going next. If you’re …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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How Can You Tell if an Employer Values Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?

By Forage Editors: Written by Zoe Kaplan and Edited by Emily Courtney

Updated: February 3, 2023

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported …

By Megan Pongratz
Megan Pongratz
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Identity and Career Readiness Resources

Career Readiness Resources



Skill Building Courses

Emotional Intelligence as an Inclusivity Booster

Taught by Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Zach Nunn speaks with facilitator, instructional designer, meeting host and leadership consultant David Foster of…

Nano Tips for Creating Equitable Workplaces for Working Mothers with Desiree Coleman-Fry

Taught by Desiree Coleman-Fry
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, Desiree…

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…

Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship

Taught by Vernā Myers
Join inclusion strategist, Harvard-trained-lawyer, author and instructor, Vernā Myers, to learn how to grow a more inclusive workplace and become…

Just Ask: Kwame Christian on Discussing Race

Taught by Kwame Christian
To make strides towards equity and inclusion at work, professionals need to have honest discussions about race. But if you…

Driving Change and Anti-Racism

Taught by Kwame Christian
We have entered a new era of understanding regarding issues of race. Now is the time to advocate for change…

Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
What does it mean to become a true ally? This question is more relevant now than ever. True allies start…

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…

Becoming an Ally to All

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
All organizations face barriers to diversity and inclusion, such as implicit bias and stereotyping. One key solution to these challenges…

Six Skills to Develop Cultural Agility

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
Cultural agility is one of the most critical professional skills needed today but also one that employers say is difficult…

Unconscious Bias

Taught by Stacey Gordon
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender,…

How to Get a Pay Raise

Taught by Careercake
Are you overdue for a pay raise? Sometimes you have to ask for what you’re worth. However, asking for a…

Handling Workplace Bullying

Taught by Catherine Mattice
Bullying is a social phenomenon in which the bystanders, leaders, and organizational culture all play a role. It has emotional,…

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion (2022)

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Inclusive work environments can yield greater creative output, boost employee morale, and benefit a company’s bottom line. But even as…

Communicating Across Cultures

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
View Tatiana’s LinkedIn Newsletter To succeed in a cross-cultural business setting, it’s important to understand the differences in how people…

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

Taught by Vernā Myers
Find greater meaning, well-being, and productivity by learning how to interact with others across differences. Continue your Thrive journey and…

What To Do When You Are Bullied at Work

Taught by Catherine Mattice
What should you do when you are bullied at work? Catherine Mattice Zundel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace bullying,…

Inclusive Tech: Breaking into the Tech Industry

Taught by Shawna Curran
There exists a perception about who tech jobs are for. That perception doesn’t often include people from historically marginalized groups…

Nano Tips for Negotiating Your Salary with Sho Dewan

Taught by Sho Dewan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Negotiating Your Compensation Package

Taught by Emilie Aries
Join career strategist and expert negotiator Emilie Aries as she walks through the process of successfully negotiating a new job…

Alumni Connections

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  • Access Services Technician Villanova University
Meet Ariana >
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Vice Chancellor of Advancement, Rutgers Camden Rutgers University
Meet Charles >
  • Wayne, PA
  • President/CEO/Head Coach Main Line Accounting, LLC
Meet Erin E >
  • 38612 El Médano, Santa
  • Founder KIMERA TECHNOLOGIES & OPERATIONS
Meet Jose >
  • San Juan, Puerto
  • president 504 construction managers inc.
Meet daniel >
  • New Jersey, USA
  • Data Architect Colgate Palmolive
Meet Tessema >
  • Newark, NJ
  • Therapy Aide Main Line Health
Meet Ashley >
  • Hood River, OR
  • Operations Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Meet Michelle >
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Medical Editorial Assistant University of Minnesota
Meet Gerard >
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Senior Project Lead Dana Incorporated
Meet Britney >
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Business Performance Advisor Insperity
Meet Berkley >
  • Mineola, NY
  • Unauthorized Trading Surveillance Officer HSBC
Meet David >

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