Be a Part of the 2023 WISE Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Program
The WISE Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) program is designed to bring your desire to be a DE&I ally to a place where you have the tools and knowledge to lead change within your organization and community. Our customized program is tailored to our WISE community and is designed to be easy to participate in, with all sessions being virtual.
There are two different ways in which WISE members can participate:
- You can register for one of our three professional development tracks: Human Resource, Leadership, or Personal Growth.
- If you participated in last year’s program, you can either register for a new track or join the DE&I Cohort. This group brings all 3 tracks together to learn from one another.
The Professional Development Tracks
The program consists of three options:
- Human Resource Track – Providing ways to attract and retain diverse talent.
- Leadership Track – Giving leaders ways to lead and manage diverse teams.
- Personal Growth – Informing and educating individuals who want to learn more about themselves and how everyday interactions impact DE&I.
The following schedule applies for each track. All sessions are scheduled from 12:00pm – 1:30pm CST.
| Month | Human Resources Track | Leadership Track | Personal Growth Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2/1/23 | 2/1/23 | 2/1/23 |
| March | 3/8/23 | 3/22/23 | 3/29/23 |
| June | 6/14/23 | 6/21/23 | 6/28/23 |
| September | 9/13/23 | 9/20/23 | 9/27/23 |
| December | 12/6/23 | 12/6/23 | 12/6/23 |
Registrants will receive a participant guide after registration is confirmed so they can review the requirements for earning a Badge of Completion. Registering for more than one track is allowed, but as the time commitment is high, it is recommended to do one track.
The DEI Cohort Program
This program is designed for participants who completed at least one Learning Track in 2022. Based on survey feedback, all track participants will come together for 4 90-minute sessions in 2023. Pre-work will be assigned, and sessions will include learning session breakouts for each track. Discussions will be facilitated.
| Month | Meeting Dates for All Cohort Registrants |
|---|---|
| February | 2/15/23 |
| May | 5/17/23 |
| August | 8/16/23 |
| October | 10/18/23 |
All sessions are scheduled from 12:00pm – 1:30pm CST.
Registrants will receive a participant guide after registration is confirmed so they can review the requirements for earning a Badge of Completion. Engaging in the 2022 sessions is encouraged, but not required, for registering for this program in 2023. The content of these sessions will build on content from 2022.
To register, your company must be a WISE partner, and all registrants must be complimentary WISE members.