Springfield Foundation and Clark State College have partnered to provide training opportunities focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
With a generous donation from The Springfield Foundation, Clark State College will offer two free training opportunities:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training for local nonprofits
- Community conversations around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion addressing how each affects the community, how to address concerns and moving forward together.
“Clark State College has considerable experience in the diversity area, and the Springfield Foundation is pleased to partner with them to continue to carry out this very important work,” said Sharon Frandsen Chair of the Springfield Foundation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Diversity and Inclusion for Nonprofit Leaders will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 2 at the Clark State College Brinkman Education Center, 100 South Limestone Street in Springfield.
This training session will prepare non-profit employees and board members with knowledge that will help them to develop an equitable lens across their organizations.
The task of combating discrimination and bias requires education, introspection, and commitment. This full-day session will focus on these three areas and will prepare nonprofits with the ability to view things from a diverse, equitable lens.
Registration is now open at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehwklzqt47251019&oseq=&c=&ch=
The facilitated conversation opportunities are open to all members of the Springfield and surrounding community. Attendees will discuss issues of diversity and inclusion, how it affects the community and how to address concerns and move the community forward through leveraging the strengths of differences.
These multiple conversations are free of charge and will be held online from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates:
June 15: Culture and Diversity: Building a Healthy Community
July 20: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...What is the difference?
August 17: A Discussion on Race
September 14: Creating Awareness in Implicit Bias
Registration for the community conversations is now open at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehwkqj6o41b5080e&oseq=&c=&ch=
“Clark State is pleased to partner with the Springfield Foundation to offer the community these training opportunities in diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Dr. Jo Alice Blondin, president of Clark State. “Equity gaps exist in many forms and across several areas including healthcare, education, housing, and economic prosperity. As these gaps are addressed, only then can our communities thrive. We believe through listening and seeking to understand, we can drive action and collectively be a part of positive change.”