Trans Employment Project

We’re working to bridge the gap between candidates across the gender spectrum looking for meaningful work and the empowering employers out in the world.

Trans employees face an uphill battle in many facets of our lives. This is especially true for Black, Indigenous, and POC members of the Trans community who have the additional layer of racial inequities to deal with.

Being able to find safe and affirming work shouldn’t be the challenge that it is, yet here we are. 

While the current government administration has worked to erase the protections and identities of our community, we have been hard at work with our accomplices to create change. 

For Employers

Here at TEP, we work directly with employers to create a culture of inclusivity – where Trans employees feel welcomed.

What does it mean to create an affirming place of employment?

It means making sure that our Trans, Intersex, and Gender-Expansive folks have equal access to the same dignity, respect, and resources as our cisgender counterparts. 

From creating inclusive cultures as a team to building trans inclusive policies and beyond, we are here to help! 

If you’re interested in learning more about our work, use the form below to sign up, and let’s talk!

For Employees

Finding work isn’t just about having a paycheck, though it certainly helps.

For many of us, we are excited to join a team and to find a place where we can belong for 8 hours a day. When we have the ability to join a welcoming team, we are able to take pride in the contributions that we bring to the table, although sometimes it can feel difficult to find a seat at the table(s) where we belong. 

Not only are we working to help educate employers on how to be better allies for their trans employees, but we’re also working to give employees the resources needed to advocate for themselves.

 If you are a trans person in search of a workplace where you can thrive, click the link below to get access to all of the resources we offer! 

Learn more about what’s happening in the world of equitable work: 

Women’s History Month: Bridging the Wage Gap for Trans Women & Femmes

By: Mo Viviane (they/them), Program Manager for Trans Employment Project As we come together to celebrate Women’s History Month, we must recognize and uplift the contributions and badassery of Trans Women and Femmes in all employment sectors! Let’s explore the...

J Mase III: A Black Trans Icon for LGBTQIA2S+ History Month

By: Mo Viviane (they/them/theirs), Associate Director of Workplace Equity & Inclusion This LGBTQIA2S+ History Month, I want to highlight an individual who has made an impact in my community, as well as in my life. J Mase III is a poet, educator, and advocate. He...

Navigating Workplace Support for 2TIGE Folks as Suicide Prevention

By: Mo Viviane (they/them), Associate Director of Workplace Equity & Inclusion The journey of 2 Spirit, Trans, Intersex and Gender Expansive (2TIGE) folks has often been marked by courage, self-discovery, and resilience. However, it’s a journey with many...

Celebrating Black Business Month: Uplifting Disabled Black Trans Freelancers & Entrepreneurs

By Mo Viviane (they/them), Program Manager for Trans Employment Project The month of August is about celebrating Black Business Month! It’s essential to recognize and uplift the incredible contributions of Black Trans businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs in the...

Building Inclusive Workspaces: Supporting Disabled QTIBIPOC Employees

by Mo Viviane In today's rapidly evolving workspaces, it’s  essential for employers to prioritize diversity and inclusion within their organizations. Fostering a supportive and equitable workspace for all employees, including disabled queer, trans, and intersex people...