The EWU Career Center is committed to supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander students in professional and career development including help with networking opportunities, career planning, and job and internship resources and more. The following is not a complete list, but is a great start. For additional guidance, please explore other areas of this website and make an appointment with a career advisor.
Know Your Employment Rights
It is important to know your legal rights in the workplace. These cover topics like illegal interview questions, discrimination and bullying. These issues can be challenging to figure out on your own. Below are a few resources to help you understand your legal rights in your career. As always, if something is unclear, we’re happy to discuss and help you understand these resources.
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Workers Rights – Washington State
- Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
- Washington State Human Rights Commission – File a Complaint
Getting Experience
If you are finding that you lack experience for the opportunities you are interested in, consider building experience in different ways. The following page has some ideas:
Job & Internship Search Resources
In addition to this list, see our Online Search page for general online job boards. Also, see our Professional Networking page to learn about finding opportunities through your relationships.
- Asian Career Network
- Asian Jobs
- Asian American Economic Development Enterprises
- Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Jobs Board (AAPIP)
- Federal Asian Pacific American Council, Jobs
- Diversity Inc.
- IMDiversity
- Diversityjobs.com
Fellowship, Internship, and Professional Scholar Programs
These programs are funded opportunities that help you gain experience in your future career. They look great on your resume and show your commitment to your field. You can also access important professional networks that will help you with your job search when the fellowship or program is over.
Here are some, but not all, opportunities available for Asian American and Pacific Islander students:
- EWU McNair Scholars’ Program
- Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) (Washington, DC)
- OCA – Asian Pacific Advocates (Washington, DC)
- Japanese American Citizens League
- Asian Health Services: REACH Internship Program
- APAICS Congressional Fellowship
- Smithsonian Institution Minority Internship Program
- American Association for the Advancement of Science, Minority Science Writers Internships
- Emma Bowen Foundation, Minority Interests in Media Internships
- S. Department of Education, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program
- Google BOLD Internship Program
- Inroads– Internship program that provides preparation and placement for minority students in business sectors.
- Seizing Every Opportunity (SEO)
Educational Articles/Resources
These resources will help you learn how to direct your college experience toward specific goals. They also provide general information about identity and the workplace.
- 179 Businesses Owned by Asian American and Pacific Islander Women+
- Goldsea Asian American Careers – Career articles and tips
- IMDiversity, Asian American Village
- 10 Interview Questions to Ask – Company Inclusivity
Organizations/Associations
Join or research a few professional organizations. You’ll meet other people in your community and field who can share their knowledge and perspective. This will give you a better understanding of your identity in the workplace.
This is not a comprehensive list. We encourage you to search for associations in relation to your field of interest.
- National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- AAPI Women Lead
- Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
- Pan-Asian Leaders
- Asian American Architects/Engineers Association
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
- Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA)
- Center for Asian American Media
- Teach For America, Asian American and Pacific Islander Alliances
- ColorComm
- Asian American Resource Center
- The National Asian Association of Accountants (NAASA, formerly known as Asian American Society of CPAs)
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
Washington Organizations
You can find more resources and assistance in your region. Also, getting involved locally is a good way to build your connections while you are still in school.
- Asian Pacific Islander Coalition – Spokane Chapter
- Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire (FAAIE)
- Japan American Citizens League – Spokane Chapter JACL
- Spokane Chinese Association
- Spokane Coalition of Color
- Seattle Urban League of Young Professionals
- Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington
Other EWU Resources
EWU also provides other organizations and resources to help support you. Visit the following connections and make friends. Reach out to a career advisor if you need help.
