Find resources, information, and support for LGBTQ+ Students.

As part of the LGBTQ+ community, you may have questions related to your career journey and identity, including finding organizations with strong LGBTQ+ equality practices and understanding your rights. The Greene Center is available to help you navigate the search and find answers to questions you may have, appointments with our advisors can be made through Handshake. Below we have compiled several resources that can help you navigate career exploration and education, and its intersection with your LGBTQ+ identity. These are just some of the large variety of resources available online that we encourage you to explore in addition to having a conversation with a Greene Center advisor to talk about questions that are specific to your situation.

Disclosing Your Identity During the Job Search Process

It is important to know that you do not have to disclose your identity at any point within the job search process if you do not wish to. Learn more.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Employers

An important consideration is whether the company or organization you are interested in or applying to is LGBTQ+ friendly.  Learn More.

Know Your Rights

Understanding your rights in the workplace will help equip you with information on how to navigate certain situations and what support and resources should be in place for you.

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Networking

Networking with other individuals within the LGBTQ+ community that share the same career goals can be done through joining professional associations or attending career LGBTQ+ conferences.

LGBTQ Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series: A Conversation about the Furry Community

As a part of the LGBTQ Alumni Speaker Series, the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center will be hosting alumni Dr. Kathy Gerbasi, Professor of Psychology at Niagara County Community College, for a conversation on the Furry Community. Dr. Gerbasi’s research …

By Taylor Mende
Taylor Mende Assistant Marketing Director
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Next Level Fall Cohort | Human Rights Campaign Foundation x The MOCHA Center at Trillium Health

Next Level is the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 12-week job readiness, financial health and wellness program for LGBTQ+ young adults that is delivered in partnership with local community-based organizations. The program is currently being piloted by two sites, one of …

By Taylor Mende
Taylor Mende Assistant Marketing Director
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LGBTQ+ Network Happy Hour | May 9th

The LGBTQ+ Network invites you to join a happy hour on Thursday, May 9th from 6-8 p.m. at Lila’s to enjoy delicious refreshments and appetizers and welcome the new network leader, Col Raimond ’22W (EdD), who will share exciting news …

By Taylor Mende
Taylor Mende Assistant Marketing Director
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Day of the week
Career Center Hours PCA Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5:00pm 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm  
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm 12pm – 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm  
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 12pm – 4pm

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Address

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500 Wilson Blvd
Rochester, NY 14627

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