Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Education and Training Overview

The customized trainings we offer are key to ensuring your business can achieve the objective of creating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging so that your employees feel engaged and connected to your goals.

The following trainings can be done in-person or via Zoom/Teams. Topics can be adjusted to fit the length that you prefer. Trainings for additional topics can be developed upon request.

Offered courses

  • Inclusion and Belonging

    Length: 2.0 hours

    Prices:

    Course without CEU: $49

    Course with CEU: $69

    Course Start Dates: June 12, 2024, 10am-noon and October 9, 2024, 10am-noon

    Delivery: 2023 Live Webinar

    Course description: Lead the conversation on how employees can be more respectful and inclusive as they work with others of differing abilities, backgrounds, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, etc. Learn how to effectively manage and promote inclusion and belonging, maximize employee engagement, and create a more positive work culture.

    Course content:

    • What is Inclusion and why is it important?
    • Diversity vs. Inclusion. What’s the difference?
    • Discuss the statistics around the benefits of inclusivity and how it affects company culture.
    • Discuss 7 key dimensions of Inclusion
    • Taking action and next steps

     

    About the course:

    The course was created by an HRCI-approved instructor with more than 30 years of experience in the learning and development field who is a certified diversity trainer through the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) program. The instructor leads a strong group of trainers certified in train-the-trainer. Areas of expertise include diversity, equity and inclusion, instructional design, adult learning principles, and change management. The team is passionate and committed to delivering an exceptional training experience every time.

     

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    “HR Certification Institute’s (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR and PHR.”

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  • The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace

    Length: 1.5 hours

    Prices:

    Course without CEU: $49

    Course with CEU: $69

    Course Start Dates: June 5, 2024, 10-11:30am and October 2, 2024, 10-11:30am

    Delivery: Live Webinar

    Course description: This program discusses how DEIB initiatives benefit companies through a wide lens of statistical data and current research out of the DEIB field. We explore aligning DEIB initiative with the company’s strategic plan and compare and contrast current thinking around job description language, EEOC data, the hiring process and recruitment goals.

    Course content: 

    • Raising awareness around statistics
    • Analyzing and developing strategies to promote DEIB
    • Promoting diversity principles that lead to higher retention rates
    • Best practice discussion

     

    About the course:

    The course was created by an HRCI-approved instructor with more than 30 years of experience in the learning and development field who is a certified diversity trainer through the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) program. The instructor leads a strong group of trainers certified in train-the-trainer. Areas of expertise include diversity, equity and inclusion, instructional design, adult learning principles, and change management. The team is passionate and committed to delivering an exceptional training experience every time.

     

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    “HR Certification Institute’s (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR and PHR.”

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  • Implicit / Unconscious Bias

    Length: 1.5 hours

    Prices:

    Course without CEU: $49

    Course with CEU: $69

    Course Start Dates: June 26, 2024, 10-11:30am and October 23, 2024, 10-11:30am

    Delivery: Live Webinar

    Course description: This course is designed to raise awareness of unconscious bias and apply strategies to challenge our thinking to minimize the impact of implicit/unconscious bias. Explore Daniel Kahneman’s theory of system one and system two thinking.

    Course content: 

    • Explore what Implicit / Unconscious Bias is
    • Delve into System 1 and  System 2 Processing
    • Uncover the Benefits of Challenging Implicit / Unconscious Bias
    • Share strategies to mitigate Implicit and Unconscious Biases

    About the course:

    The course was created by an HRCI-approved instructor with more than 30 years of experience in the learning and development field who is a certified diversity trainer through the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC) program. The instructor leads a strong group of trainers certified in train-the-trainer. Areas of expertise include diversity, equity and inclusion, instructional design, adult learning principles, and change management. The team is passionate and committed to delivering an exceptional training experience every time.

     

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    “HR Certification Institute’s (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR and PHR.”

    Click here for group rates or other inquiries.                                Register Now!

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  • Testimonials

    Marcie Finney, Executive Director of Cleveland Cord Blood Center, said:

    “Our organization, the Cleveland Cord Blood Center, recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a training on Inclusion offered by Coming Together For Good.

    What truly set this training apart was its comprehensive approach. The facilitators skillfully navigated complex topics with a perfect balance of research-backed insights, real-life examples and interactive activities. They fostered an open and nonjudgmental environment that encouraged candid discussions, allowing participants to reflect on their own biases without fear or shame.

    In the end, this training was a truly enlightening experience that has left a lasting impact on our organization.”

     

    Flo Ginanni, M.Ed., LPC, VP of Diversity, Culture and Engagement of United Way of Greater Stark County, said:

    “As the Vice President of Diversity, Culture, and Engagement at United Way of Greater Stark County, I am responsible for identifying and implementing training for all employees of the organization. I was very pleased to partner with Goodwill Industries’ Coming Together for Good program to provide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) training.

    The team demonstrated competence in the subjects of equity vs. equality and social class, and the information presented was educational, insightful and thought-provoking.

    I especially appreciate that the sessions employed multiple teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles and encouraged the engagement of the entire group.  As a result of this experience, the cultural competency of our team has been strengthened immensely, and we are better equipped to serve our community from a place of understanding.”