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
Founder
BeBlended
Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education
University of Waterloo
Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism
University of Waterloo
Associate Director, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism
University of Waterloo
Professor, University of Waterloo
Director, Waterloo Centre for Microbial Research
Founder, Motify
Solutions Manager, PointClickCare
Location
Instructions will be sent out via email after registration.
Tickets
Type |
Price |
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General admission |
Free |
Organizer Details
University of Waterloo
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