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Why First Gen Women of Color Need Rest

Rest is a vital, revolutionary act for Latinas, women of color, and children of immigrants. In this episode, I explain why you might be resistant to rest and how you can start a rest and self-care practice that will actually …

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Create A LinkedIn Profile in a Different Language 🌎

🌎 Make your LinkedIn profile work for a global audience!

Did you know you can create your LinkedIn profile in multiple languages? Adding another language helps recruiters and connections around the world discover your experience and skills more easily.

✨ Create a …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Youth Ministry Coordinator Job Opening 🌱✝️

Help inspire the next generation of faith and community 🌱✝️

Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church is looking for a Youth Ministry Coordinator to lead and grow a vibrant high school youth program. This full-time role focuses on creating meaningful connections, …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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IMRF Job & Internship Openings! 💼 📊

MRF is the second largest—and best funded—statewide public pension system in Illinois. With a diverse staff of nearly 200 professionals, IMRF believes in hiring qualified candidates for varied careers to further its mission of providing the highest quality retirement services …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Viking Score Check-In the Brew ☕️

Level up your future with Viking Score! 🚀

Stop by the Brew for a Viking Score Check-In to see where you stand, report your career activities, and earn points toward awesome rewards. Whether you’ve attended events, updated your résumé, or explored …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Links We Like: First-Generation Student Resources

Career Development & Vocation celebrates and welcomes first-generation students who call Augustana College their academic home. We hope these curated …

An award winning podcast and the first and #1 show in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals.

Student Employment at Augustana College

All degree-seeking students enrolled at Augustana College at least half-time (4 credits) may apply to work on campus. Students are …

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Skill Building Courses

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…

Understanding and Supporting Muslim Colleagues at Work

Taught by Maha Elgenaidi
In this course, learn how to support Muslim colleagues to foster inclusion and combat discrimination. Maha Elgenaidi, founder and executive…

Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Taught by Tiffany Jameson
Neurodiversity is an important part of DEI efforts, but how can you recruit and support neurodivergent talent, or even build…

Managing Unconscious Bias at Work with Madison Butler

Taught by Madison Butler
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in seconds. In this course, Madison Butler…

Addressing Hate Speech in the Workplace

Taught by Nika White
Today’s organizational leaders need to consider the impact of language in the everyday workplace. This is even more important when…

Empower, Engage, Elevate: Operationalizing Your ERG for Lasting Change

Taught by Illianna Acosta
When you step into a role in an employee resource group (ERG), you play a role in shaping the culture…

Achieving Employee Resource Group Excellence

Taught by genConnectU
Welcome to the world of employee resource groups (ERGs), a safe space for employees to connect, share ideas, and work…

Building a New Leadership Ladder: Support Women on the Rise (Book Bite)

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Is the glass ceiling breaking—or is it just getting higher? Even as more women break through the glass ceiling, reaching…

Nano Tips for Checking Your Bias: Becoming a People Advocate with Madison Butler

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

Advancing Women of Color: Go from the First and Few to the Many

Taught by Deepa Purushothaman
Women of color are leaving the workforce at heightened rates, and the usual strategies for advancement can set women up…

Nano Tips for Identifying and Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace 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 these video tips,…

Develop, Grow, Launch, and Support Your ERG

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are on the rise in organizations around the globe. But now that programs and plans 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…

Autism in the Workplace

Taught by Nicole Seaward
One in 44 people in the world is on the autistic spectrum. That translates to over 89 million people on…

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…

Unconscious Bias (with Audio Descriptions)

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,…

Menopause in the Workplace: A Guide to Supporting Your Colleagues

Taught by genConnectU
Menopause is a human condition that affects most of us in one way or another. Fifty percent of the world’s…

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Taught by Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…

Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
The world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) can be both empowering and overwhelming at times. How can someone…

Recognizing Ageism to Be More Inclusive

Taught by Tracey Gendron
Ageism affects how we perceive people both older and younger than ourselves as well as how we perceive ourselves. In…

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