Elevating Black excellence in the workplace panel discussion

Online Only
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM  - 1:00 PM EST 
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Event Details

This Black History Month, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) will reflect upon, celebrate and dedicate time to the Black experience in the workplace. According to a 2022 report by KPMG, 70 per cent of Black employees in Canada feel they must work harder than their non-Black peers to earn the same respect.

As a global leader in work-integrated learning, CEE aims to future-proof our employers, students and staff by providing valuable learning opportunities. Join our ‘Elevating Black excellence in the workplace’ panel discussion to learn about building a more equitable future.


At this free virtual event we will explore: 

  • Real stories about the barriers and opportunities for the future. 
  • Tactics employers are using to highlight, create opportunities and foster belonging for Black talent 
  • Ways we can better future-proof Black co-op students 

Speakers

Aileen Agada
Founder
BeBlended
Norah McRae
Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education
University of Waterloo
Christopher Taylor
Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism
University of Waterloo
Colleen Phillips-Davis
Associate Director, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism
University of Waterloo
Trevor Charles
Professor, University of Waterloo
Director, Waterloo Centre for Microbial Research
Shauna-Kay Jones
Founder, Motify
Solutions Manager, PointClickCare

Location

Available Online Only
Instructions will be sent out via email after registration.

Tickets

Type
Price
General admission
Free

Organizer Details

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