Diversity & Inclusion Council

Council Overview

The Diversity and Inclusion Council is committed to creating awareness about the competitive advantage of having a diverse and inclusive regional business climate through employer education, talent recruitment and procurement. The Council seeks to advance best practices to create a culture of inclusion and grow the economy for all.

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Diversity and Inclusion Council Mission

Our mission includes:

Identify barriers that limit inclusion by offering trainings to assist employers with diversity hiring and cultural understanding in the workplace
Promote diversity in businesses practices, including local bids and procurement processes
Raise awareness of the competitive advantages of diversity through best practice sharing and development of a resource guide for employers

Advocacy Initiatives

Continue to target Workforce Investment Board resources for training programs matching regional priorities and targeted industry sectors, including:
- Incumbent worker training
- On the job training
Create professional licensing program for immigrants and refugees

Programming Initiatives

Programming:

Best Practices & Learning

Competitive advantages of diversity
Best practices in overcoming hurdles and creating a company culture that embraces and fosters diversity
Data, sample programs, policies and tools to assist businesses in diverse hiring

Initiative Engagement