Lead the Shift is a development program delivered by the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce and PEI Connectors.
The goal of the program is to ensure newcomers to PEI find employment that matches their education, skills, and work experience, to help address labour market shortages in the province. To achieve this, Lead the Shift is focused on developing a greater capacity within organizations to welcome newcomer talent that will support business success.
This program is for leaders and professionals (HR, CEO, etc.) who are responsible for overseeing strategies within their organizations and who want to be more inclusive: to lead, engage, and work with diverse teams.
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.
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 seven-week program delivered virtually via Zoom
- Includes seven workshops with guest speakers
- Includes one-on-one consulting 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:
For more information, contact:
Barbara Kalil
Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator, PEI Connectors
bkalil@charlottetownchamber.com
902.628.200 ext. 230
For more information, contact:
Barbara Kalil
Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator, PEI Connectors
bkalil@charlottetownchamber.com
902.628.200 ext. 230
about our facilitator
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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