"Diversity in the workplace makes good business sense. Organizations that are more diverse are: more likely to outperform their peers; twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets; and eight times more likely to achieve better business outcomes." Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Join Alberta Women Entrepreneurs in hosting Northern Lights College, in partnership with Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) who will deliver EDI-based topics for businesses in a series of online workshops and provide details on The 50 - 30 Challenge , an initiative by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. The team will be introducing the 50 – 30 Challenge, providing applicable contextual statistics along with an orientation of the What Works Toolkit.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 101

In this session, we will be sharing critical definitions of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as well as the importance of implementing EDI based practices in the workplace. Additionally, we’ll be discussing how to start EDI based conversations in a work environment.

By the end of this workshop participants should be able to:

• Gain an understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

• Discuss impacts of tokenism and diversity tax in the workplace.

• Learn skills and tools to start meaningful conversations about EDI in the workplace.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or HR professional, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace diversity and create a more equitable workplace. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and make a positive impact on your organization!