Career advancement is a social justice issue. Our staff, in partnership with others across the College and University, recognizes that issues of identity and career often intersect and that underrepresented students may face specific challenges as they navigate career opportunities and the workplace environment.

We invite all those who identify as women to utilize these curated resources to help support your career planning and encourage you to connect with us in one-on-one advising.

16 Small Business Grants for Women (and How to Apply)

According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, 39.1% of all U.S. businesses are women-owned. Still, women entrepreneurs face more obstacles than men in getting financing to start or grow their businesses. These challenges are even greater …

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I’m a CEO—Here are 4 Ways Successful Women Bounce Back From Failure

When one hears the word “failure,” the dictionary definition typically comes to mind: “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: an effort ending in failure. … nonperformance of something due, required, or expected: a subnormal …

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4 things to know about the Startup Fair (Friday, Feb 14 1-4pm ET @ the Harvard i-Lab)

To a great extent, all in-person career fairs follow a similar formula – employers will each have a table at the event, and you will be able to walk around and speak to representatives.  It is an efficient way to …

By Deb Carroll
Deb Carroll Interim Director, Mignone Center for Career Success
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