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BusinessU: Beginning Your Organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Journey

Description The passion and commitment for increased DEI is stronger than ever, but knowing where to begin can be difficult for an organization of any size. Successful DEI initiatives are a journey for organizations, not a checklist. Strengthen your organization’s DEI foundations, and begin moving from commitment, to action. Participants will

Food for Thought #9: Sustainable Materials

The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series. May 5, 2021 at 12:00pm EST. Many are trying to develop more sustainable solutions for their products and packaging. It’s a complex issue with no perfect solution. There is

Beyond Compliance to Thriving Diverse Talent Pools

Join JFF, Chicago Women in Trades, and EEO expert Donna Lenhoff for a virtual conversation on manufacturing apprenticeships!   About this Event Title: Beyond Compliance to Thriving Diverse Talent Pools: An EEO Discussion for Manufacturing Apprenticeships Date and Time: Tuesday, May 4, 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET Location: Webex (link to be shared)