Career Development of Black-Immigrant College Students

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Author(s): Grace W. Wambu (New Jersey City University, USA)and Jonique Childs (University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 22
Source title: Examining the Career Development Practices and Experiences of Immigrants
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)and Kenneth Kungu (Clayton State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5811-9.ch004

Keywords: Business and Organizational Research / Business Science Reference / Immigration & Migration / Knowledge Management and Library Science

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The career development of Black immigrant college students has been understudied. More often studies have focused on immigrants of the Latino/a and Asian backgrounds. The few studies that have focused on Black students do not distinguish between those of immigrant origin, rather Black immigrant students are lumped together with the native born African American students, negating their unique experiences. In this chapter, the authors present a theoretical perspective of understanding career development, factors that influence career choice and development, challenges in career development, as well as interventions appropriate with this population. Research has revealed major gaps in the understanding of Black immigrant students' college experience and career development. Consequently, future research suggestions have been provided.

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