Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual/transgender (LGBT) Students
Issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual/transgender (LGBT) students and graduates may include:
- Your rights. Since 2003 the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2003/20031661.htm have outlawed discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of sexual orientation; t he Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999 www.pfc.org.uk/legal/sda-gr.htm amended the Sex Discriination Act 1975 making it unlawful to discriminate on grounds of gender reassignment in employment and vocational training;
- Finding gay-friendly employers;
- Coming out at work. You may want to think about if and how to come out at work and how high profile you want your sexual orientation to be.
- Gay Business Association www.gba.org.uk includes directory of member companies and useful links
The following organisations can offer advice about your rights and information about gay-friendly employers and jobs.
- Advice on handling discrimination issues from Gradiuate Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk/links/gay and www.prospects.ac.uk/links/transsexual
- Diversity Milkroundwww.diversitymilkround.com graduate employment site aimed at breaking down barriers. Details of graduate vacancies with leading employers - all of whom are champions of diversity. Also includes general information for people from minority groups, jobs, courses, events and an online forum
- FuSION www.wmin.ac.uk/page-1805 A very useful equality & diversity site from the University of Westminster with lots of advice and information on choosing employers and making job applications.
- Press for Change www.pfc.org.uk a campaigning and information site for all transsexual and transgendered people in the UK. Includes lots of useful information on employment issues
- Stonewall www.stonewall.org.uk campaigning organisation for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Includes a section on the Workplace and a student guide to employers.
- Volunqueer http://kairosinsoho.org.uk/volunqueer - Lesbian & Gay Volunteer Bureau with a searchable database of volunteer opportunities in London
- Chances events www.chancesevents.com Short “insight” courses and workshops for students from minority groups interested in a range of career areas where they are currently underrepresented, including investment banking, professional services, City law and the Civil Service. Organise an annual Working OUT careers conference
- Pink Paper jobs site http://jobs.pinkpaper.com includes advice, job-hunting tips and news as well as vacancy adverts
- PINK’S www.pinksmagazine.co.uk new title for the student and graduate market. Provide impartial careers advice to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students and graduates.
- Kent LGBT Society www.ukclgbt.co.uk
- The Diversity Group www.thediversitygroup.co.uk promotes equal opportunities to people from every kind of minority background or lifestyle, including race, gender, disability, age, faith and sexual orientation.
Last fully updated October 2009