Description

Creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported is essential to building strong, sustainable businesses and thriving communities. That’s why we’re excited to bring you part two of this training series designed for human resource professionals, workforce activators and anyone committed to building inclusive, diverse and equitable spaces.

Unlock new perspectives, actionable strategies and the tools you need to champion inclusion in your workplace and community.

Facilitated by: Whitney Harvey

Whitney Harvey, Senior Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion at the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, will guide this transformative training series. Her extensive experience will provide invaluable insights and guidance throughout the series, helping you connect the dots between theory and practice.

Session Objectives and Takeaways

Each free, 90-minute session will help you explore, understand and apply inclusion in practical ways. The series is designed to equip HR professionals, workforce activators and non-profit navigators with the knowledge and skills to build inclusive organizations that not only foster innovation but also address the workforce challenges our communities face today.

Through interactive sessions, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of inclusion, why it’s essential for both business success and social good, and how to turn those insights into real change.

Practical Benefits: Learn how inclusive practices can improve employee morale, reduce turnover, drive innovation and ultimately contribute to the success of your organization and the broader community.

Actionable Strategies: Each session delivers tools and resources for applying inclusion concepts in tangible ways, including how to address unconscious bias, create inclusive policies and foster an environment of belonging.

Value for Everyone: Whether you're in HR, workforce development or community advocacy, this training series provides value for anyone dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce.

Networking and Collaboration: Attend with peers from various sectors, and leave with new ideas, strategies and connections that help you advance inclusion in your workplace and community.

Part 2

Why is inclusion important?
February 12 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Armory Event Center

Part 3

How to operationalize inclusion solutions?
March 12 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Armory Event Center
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The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.