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Master the Basics: Diversity and Inclusion
April 25, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$5
The worker shortage and skills gap continue to be an issue for manufacturers. Join Paola Velasquez, IMEC’s DEI Director to discover how companies are approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to elevate company culture and drive advancements across their organization.
Attendees will be able to:
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Learn DEI concepts & the benefits in the workplace.
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Receive tips to attract & retain talent.
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Uncover solutions to implement today.
The cost of this webinar is $200, with $195 paid for by the Alaska MEP making the total investment only $5!
PRESENTERS
Paola Velasquez has a long tradition in manufacturing. Her parents worked and retired from the industry, and she learned of the value of manufacturing at a young age. Paola joined the manufacturing workforce at the beginning of her college years and later went on to gain experience in academia, business, and healthcare. Because of this, she brings a different perspective to the manufacturing industry. Her career has been marked by her passion for leading diversity and inclusion training. For over 20 years, she has worked with the underserved and underrepresented population, and has created and led sustainable programs. She has facilitated trainings like Unconscious Bias, Becoming an Ally, Understanding our Privileges, Brave, Bold Conversations, and Values Exercises—all aimed at addressing the skills gap and raising multicultural awareness. As Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Manufacturing at IMEC, she continues to do the same for manufacturers and facilitate job opportunities in ways that reduce the Illinois manufacturing equity and skills gap.
