Providing Career Services to Multicultural Populations

This topic explores key trends and data in America’s multicultural workforce and significant legislation that protects specific populations from discrimination. In addition, this topic provides information for recognizing the unique career-related needs and barriers of individuals from different backgrounds. Finally, the topic provides direction in recognizing one’s own attitudes toward diverse populations as well as understanding the characteristics of a culturally competent person in working with multicultural populations.

This is one part of a multi-book from NCDA’s Career Knowledge Series is designed for individuals wishing to understand career development. Titles in this series include:

1. Providing Career Services to Multicultural Populations
2. The Role of Career Information and Technological Resources in Career Planning
3. Job Seeking and Employability Skills
4. Designing and Implementing Career Services
5. Developing a Helping Relationship
6. Training and Leading Groups
7. Career Development Theory and Its Application
8. The Role of Assessment in Career Planning