Lead the Shift is an employer training program delivered by the Chamber and PEI Connectors.
The goal of the program is to provide employers with the education, skills, and tools necessary to develop and implement equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies and policies at their workplaces. By working with employers to create welcoming and inclusive workplaces, immigrants and marginalized groups will find employment that is aligned with their post-secondary education and professional experiences and realize their full career potential in PEI. It also contributes to better immigrant retention rates for the province.
The program is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada through the PEI Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population, and delivered by the Chamber.
A NEWCOMER WORK READY PROGRAM
Registration Details
We are happy to be able to offer this program at no cost to participants. To optimize this opportunity for the benefit of your employees, potential employees and business, the investment we require is full participation in all elements of the program. We know that this investment will be worth it. Two participants per organization are welcome to attend the program. Each participant is to fill out the form separately.
Register above to be added to the list for the next cohort.
Learning Objectives
- Gain valuable information, tools, and knowledge to develop diversity and inclusion (D&I) competencies in the workplace
- Understand how these competencies apply to your business
- Develop a foundation for the implementation and evaluation of D&I strategies
- Develop a framework for D&I policies within your organization
- Understand cultural diversity, evidence and research-based hiring practices, and the impacts of microaggressions and unconscious bias.
Program Structure
- Free workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion training for island employers
- Includes an online self-assessment to help you establish a starting point in your EDI journey
- Includes 12 hours of live online workshops
- Includes 8 hours of in-person sessions focused on helping you develop D&I policies within your organization
- Hear true stories and experiences from newcomers to PEI
- Learn from businesses who have implemented D&I policies
Testimonials
Hear what past participants are saying about the program:
about our facilitators
Amanda Fernandez, MI, MBA, Founder, Inclusifyy
“I founded Inclusifyy to invest my skills, knowledge, and privilege into countering inequitable workplace practices. I am single-minded about DEI and setting our clients up for success: I guide change-makers in creating corporate cultures where all employees have the support and tools they need to thrive.
I have extensive experience in people-management, leading large-scale organizational change, project management, and overall business awesomeness.
I believe in creating meaningful personal connections through empathetic listening, powerful story-telling, and salty language. I am a fan of quality whisky and bourbon, and my voice goes up two octaves when I see any non-human animal.”
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