This workshop will present racial/ethnic disparities in the homeless population in Cattaraugus County. The correlation between past racially discriminatory policies in housing, education, health care, employment and other factors that impact opportunities and current racial/ethnic disparities will be explored. The workshop will examine key areas of intervention for service providers and community stakeholders based on Cattaraugus Co. data and national data.

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

This workshop introduces participants to the significant benefits of integrating diverse people and inclusive practices in businesses and organizations.

Businesses with higher employee diversity that adopt inclusive practices are proven to gain higher returns, competitive market edges, and new markets. But knowing where to start often proves challenging. Using data-informed case studies for small, mid-sized, and large businesses and organizations, workshop participants will gain a better understanding of the following:

1. How diverse people and inclusive practices are linked to innovation and improved bottom lines

2. How to begin integrating diversity benchmarks and inclusive practices into your business or organizational model

3. Best practices for business and organizational supervisors/managers for recruiting diverse employees

4. Best practices for unlocking innovation, retaining diverse talent, and aligning businesses with future demographics and market demand.

Cancellation policy: All registration purchases are final. Fees cannot be refunded or transferred to another workshop for missed sessions. If a workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather or other issues, the cancellation will be posted on the Rise to Equity website, all registered participants will be notified via email, and prepaid fees will be refunded. If you plan to walk-in, please check https://www.risetoequity.com/events for the most up-to-date information.

Registration & Payment: Payment is expected at time of registration. If you are unable to register online you may register by emailing paula@risetoequity.com. Check payments should be made out to Rise to Equity and delivered in hand at the workshop. Those registering at the door may pay by either check, credit card, or exact cash. Agencies may be invoiced upon request to paula@risetoequity.com.

Limited scholarships: Agencies whose non-profit board and staff members cannot attend without a scholarship should send a request to paula@risetoequity.com in advance of the workshop.

Accommodations: If you need specific accommodations, please email paula@risetoequity.com; Rise to Equity wishes to make its workshops accessible to everyone.

Women continue to be underrepresented in higher educational business programs as well as leadership positions in the business industry. This workshop focuses on the specific challenges women face in business workplaces in order to explore the ways business faculty can better prepare all students for gender inclusivity and women’s leadership development.

This workshop is not open to the public. If you are interested in hosting a similar workshop at your business or organization, please submit an INQUIRY.

Microaggressions are verbal and non-verbal slights and insults that are often conveyed out of ignorance or even with good intentions. Though everyone has various unconscious biases, marginalized groups are more likely to experience microaggressions. Participants review common everyday microaggressions based on gender, race, national origin, ability, religion and sexual orientation and their negative effects on productivity, teamwork, and employee well-being.. Using interactive scenarios, participants gain greater self-awareness of the harms caused by microaggressions and learn how to adopt best practices to create micro-affirming and inclusive cultures.

This workshop is available only to TCA employees. If you are interested in a workshop, please send your request to https://risetoequity.com/request