Lime Connect

Lime Connect Lime Connect introduces highly accomplished individuals with disabilities to scholarships, fellowships and careers with the world's leading corporations.

Lime Connect is focused on rebranding disability through achievement. We do that by attracting, preparing, and connecting high potential individuals with all disabilities for scholarships, leadership programs, and internships and full time roles with the world's leading corporations. We provide tools, self-confidence, community, and connections that help people with disabilities achieve their dreams; and we support our partners in successfully recruiting, onboarding, developing, promoting, and retaining all disabled employees. Our current programs include:

The Lime Network - our broader virtual program that prepares and connects students, and alumni (including veterans), with disabilities for success regardless of their geographic location. Membership in The Lime Network is a life-long experience. Our career and professional development platform provides access to search, and apply for, all open partner roles. Leadership Programs
The Lime Connect Fellowship Program - our premier, targeted program in the U.S. designed for high-potential current sophomores/rising juniors who have disabilities at leading universities across the country. The Lime Connect Foundations Program - early career professionals are paired with a mentor (who also has a disability) and Lime coach to grow their professional and personal impact, with group engagment as well. Lime Connect Corporate Recruitment Events - targeting current students, and alumni, with disabilities for internship, summer, co-op and full time positions. Events are currently hosted in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, New York City, Silicon Valley, and Chicago. We also host virtual events throughout the year for access to opportunities regardless of geographic location. Lime Connect Scholarship Programs - co-branded scholarships provided by our corporate partners support the studies of students with disabilities and often include an internship. For detail on all programs, and to join one of our Lime Connect Communitites, visit our web site at www.limeconnect.com. Communities include:
- Lime Network members (private community for those with disabilities)
- Corporate Partners - employees of any current Lime Connect partner
- University Partners - employees of any college or university
- Friends of Lime - allies and family members of disabled individuals

Join us for a look into the industries people dream about breaking into. This event brings you closer to corporate partn...
10/08/2026

Join us for a look into the industries people dream about breaking into. This event brings you closer to corporate partners behind recognizable brands so you can learn what opportunity looks like from the inside.

Lime Connect Network Members are invited to a Virtual Networking Reception on October 15 at 5:30 PM ET for U.S. professionals interested in careers across major creative and technology-driven industries.

Apply on LimeConnect.com. Applications close on 10/13.

[Image description: Large text reads “Virtual Networking Reception, October 15, 2026, 5:30 PM ET." A green banner says “Apply on LimeConnect.com,” and a magenta circle notes that the deadline to apply is five days before the event. Corporate partner logos include Bloomberg, Citi, EY, Goldman Sachs, Google, Johnson & Johnson, NFL, PWC, Salesforce, Sony, TIAA.]

🎥 Your story deserves the limelight.Lime Connect’s annual ‘In the Limelight’ Video Contest is back! We’re inviting unive...
10/06/2026

🎥 Your story deserves the limelight.

Lime Connect’s annual ‘In the Limelight’ Video Contest is back! We’re inviting university students and professionals with disabilities across the U.S. and Canada to share their experiences and show us how they are rebranding disability through achievement.

And despite the name, you don’t need to make a video just yet! 📱 Round 1 starts with a short, written submission. Selected semifinalists will then have the opportunity to bring their stories to life on video.

🏆 Cash prizes include up to $10,000 USD for first place!
📅 Enter by October 12
🌎 Open to eligible university students and professionals in the U.S. and Canada
🔗 Learn more and enter: limeconnect.com/awards/in-the-limelight-video-contest/

Your disability is part of your story. We want to hear how you’re rocking it.

Know someone whose story deserves the spotlight? Tag them or share this post!



[Image description: Green Lime Connect promotional graphic for the 2026 ‘In the Limelight’ Video Contest. A smartphone on the left displays a smiling woman with long brown hair and glasses. Text invites participants to share their disability story and how they are rebranding disability through achievement. A yellow circle highlights the opportunity to win up to $10,000 in cash, and a banner at the bottom reads “Enter Today - Due October 12th.]

Your next career conversation could start here! Join us on October 15 at 4 PM ET to connect with Lime Connect corporate ...
10/06/2026

Your next career conversation could start here!

Join us on October 15 at 4 PM ET to connect with Lime Connect corporate partners and build relationships with organizations looking to meet talented professionals with disabilities.

Participating partners include Bloomberg, Citi, EY, Goldman Sachs, Google, Johnson & Johnson, the NFL, PwC, Salesforce, Sony, and TIAA.

Apply on LimeConnect.com. Applications close on 10/13!

[Image description: Large white text reads “Virtual Networking Reception for US professionals interested in finance, consulting, business.” Text below says, "October 15, 2026, 4 PM ET." Below, a yellow circle says “Deadline to Apply: 1 week. Apply on LimeConnect.com.” Logos for Bloomberg, Citi, EY, Goldman Sachs, Google, Johnson & Johnson, the NFL, PwC, Salesforce, Sony, and TIAA appear at the bottom.]

For 20 years, Lime Connect has been in the business of changing what feels possible. Rie came to Lime's Career Coach dur...
10/05/2026

For 20 years, Lime Connect has been in the business of changing what feels possible. Rie came to Lime's Career Coach during a career transition and left each session feeling confident in her career direction. Your donation keeps our work going for the next 20 years.

Donate at LimeConnect.com.



[Image description: Cream and green graphic with "The Lime Network" and the Lime Connect 20th Anniversary logo top right. Large text reads, "In their words. I received many helpful tips on job searching and interview skills from Lime's Career Coach, and she spent a great deal of time proofreading my cover letters. After each session, I felt very confident about my decisions. The Career Coach is an invaluable resource, I am grateful for her support during my career transition. Rie, Lime Network Member. Your support helps more students and professionals find community, and opportunity. Help this work continue. Donate at LimeConnect.com." A green circle with a yellow person icon appears on the right.]

Skills developed through the Lime Connect Fellowship helped one of our community members land a position at Amazon durin...
09/30/2026

Skills developed through the Lime Connect Fellowship helped one of our community members land a position at Amazon during their senior year. This is what membership makes possible for 35,000 students and professionals with disabilities across the US and Canada. Your support keeps it going at LimeConnect.com.



[Image description: Cream and green graphic with "The Lime Network," and the Lime Connect 20th Anniversary logo top right. Large text reads, "In their words. Being a Lime Connect Fellow changed my life. The connections I made helped me strengthen my resume and secure a position at Amazon during my senior year. As a first-gen student in a wheelchair, I never imagined I could reach a top-three company, but Lime Connect helped me get there. Jessica Lopez, 2024 Lime Connect Fellow. Your support helps more students and professionals find community, and opportunity. Help this work continue. Donate at LimeConnect.com." A photo of a woman with glasses and dark hair appears on the right.]

🚨 Join us this evening! Go inside Bloomberg with Lime Connect!Students and recent graduates: Curious about what a career...
09/29/2026

🚨 Join us this evening! Go inside Bloomberg with Lime Connect!

Students and recent graduates: Curious about what a career at Bloomberg could look like?

Join us virtually at 6:30 PM today for Lime Connect Partner Perspectives with Bloomberg and explore career opportunities across Bloomberg’s Business and Engineering divisions.

You’ll hear what it’s like to work and thrive at Bloomberg, then join breakout sessions for the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from each area and learn more about 2027 entry-level and internship opportunities.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual
🎓 Designed for students and recent graduates with anticipated graduation dates from December 2026 through May 2028

Register now:
https://limeconnect.com/events/partner-perspectives-with-bloomberg/



[Image description: Graphic promoting Lime Connect Partner Perspectives with Bloomberg. Event details include Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET, virtual via Zoom, with a “Register Today” call to action. The design features green and yellow geometric elements, a U.S. flag, an image representing business and finance, and the Bloomberg and Lime Connect logos.]

If you are a young professional with a disability who has spent the last 5-10 years proving what leadership in your fiel...
09/28/2026

If you are a young professional with a disability who has spent the last 5-10 years proving what leadership in your field looks like, the 2026 Tom Wilson Leadership in Disability Award was created to recognize exactly that. The recipient receives mentorship from a Lime Connect board member and is honored at a private dinner with Lime's Global Board of Directors in June 2027, with travel included.

Applications close tomorrow, September 29th at 11 PM ET. Apply at LimeConnect.com.



[Image description: Green graphic with the Lime Connect 20th Anniversary logo at the bottom and an illustration of a gold medal with a tree emblem on a podium with laurel branches on the right. Text reads "The 2026 Tom Wilson Leadership in Disability Award. Recognizing young professionals with disabilities who lead in the professional disability space. Tom Wilson was Lime Connect's first believer, advocate, and board chair emeritus. Apply by Tuesday, September 29 at 11 PM ET. Apply at LimeConnect.com."]

🧭 Wherever you are in your career journey, your next step starts with knowing how to communicate what you bring to the t...
09/28/2026

🧭 Wherever you are in your career journey, your next step starts with knowing how to communicate what you bring to the table.

Join Lime Connect tomorrow, September 29th for Navigating Your Career Journey and Turning Your Strengths into Opportunities, a virtual session designed for students and professionals with disabilities at every stage of their career search.

We’ll explore practical strategies to help you:
✨ Identify and communicate your strengths
📄 Build a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile
🔎 Uncover career opportunities
🤝 Create meaningful professional connections
💬 Prepare for interviews
♿ Navigate disclosure and accommodation conversations
✅ Evaluate whether an employer is the right fit for you

Whether you're looking for your first opportunity, preparing for a new role, or considering your next professional move, come away with tools to approach your search with greater confidence, clarity, and strategy.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 1:00 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register today: https://limeconnect.com/events/navigating-your-career-journey-and-turning-your-strengths-into-opportunities/


[Image description: Green and yellow Lime Connect graphic promoting “Navigating Your Career Journey and Turning Your Strengths into Opportunities.” The graphic features a young professional holding a laptop in front of tall office buildings, along with a sailboat illustration symbolizing the career journey. Text highlights identifying and communicating strengths, resumes and LinkedIn profiles, career opportunities, professional connections and interview preparation. A “Register Today” button and Lime Connect website appear at the bottom.]

🧭 Ready to take the next step in your career journey?Finding the right opportunity takes more than submitting applicatio...
09/25/2026

🧭 Ready to take the next step in your career journey?

Finding the right opportunity takes more than submitting applications. It starts with understanding your strengths, knowing how to communicate them and having a strategy.
Join Lime Connect next Tuesday for Navigating Your Career Journey and Turning Your Strengths into Opportunities, a virtual webinar for students and professionals with disabilities.

We’ll cover everything from resumes, LinkedIn and interviewing to networking, finding opportunities, disability disclosure, accommodations and evaluating whether an employer is the right fit for you.

Whether you’re searching for your first opportunity or planning your next professional move, this session is for you.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 1:00 p.m. ET
💻 Zoom
⏳ We’re just days away! Register today.
🔗 https://limeconnect.com/events/navigating-your-career-journey-and-turning-your-strengths-into-opportunities/


[Image description: Green and yellow Lime Connect graphic promoting “Navigating Your Career Journey and Turning Your Strengths into Opportunities.” The graphic features a young professional holding a laptop in front of tall office buildings, along with a sailboat illustration symbolizing the career journey. Text highlights identifying and communicating strengths, resumes and LinkedIn profiles, career opportunities, professional connections and interview preparation. A “Register Today” button and Lime Connect website appear at the bottom.]

🚨 Coming up next week: Go inside Bloomberg with Lime Connect!Students and recent graduates: Curious about what a career ...
09/25/2026

🚨 Coming up next week: Go inside Bloomberg with Lime Connect!

Students and recent graduates: Curious about what a career at Bloomberg could look like?

Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 29, for Lime Connect Partner Perspectives with Bloomberg and explore career opportunities across Bloomberg’s Business and Engineering divisions.

You’ll hear what it’s like to work and thrive at Bloomberg, then join breakout sessions for the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from each area and learn more about 2027 entry-level and internship opportunities.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual
🎓 Designed for students and recent graduates with anticipated graduation dates from December 2026 through May 2028

The event is just days away! Register today:
https://limeconnect.com/events/partner-perspectives-with-bloomberg/



[Image description: Graphic promoting Lime Connect Partner Perspectives with Bloomberg. Event details include Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET, virtual via Zoom, with a “Register Today” call to action. The design features green and yellow geometric elements, a U.S. flag, an image representing business and finance, and the Bloomberg and Lime Connect logos.]

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