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
BeBlended
Founder
University of Waterloo
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
Director, Waterloo Centre for Microbial Research
Professor, University of Waterloo
Solutions Manager, PointClickCare
Founder, Motify
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
In the heart of Waterloo Region, at the forefront of innovation, the University of Waterloo is home to world-changing research and inspired teaching. At the hub of a growing network of global partnerships, Waterloo will shape the future by building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions and communities.
