ANEW's Fall Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Name: ANEW's Fall Diversity and Inclusion Summit
Start: 2024-11-21T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-21T14:30:00-08:00
Location: Renton Technical College

Schedule

Thu Nov 21 2024 at 08:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Renton Technical College | Kent, WA

In partnership with Construction Center of Excellence and in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, we are hosting our Fall Inclusion Summit on 11/21 and recognizing industry leaders with an award celebration during lunch. We hope that you can attend and join us for a day dedicated to crucial efforts and conversations
Zenovia Harris – Our mistress of ceremonies for the day
Learn about the Respectful Workplace Initiative with Erin Flynn, PH.D, Emily Huang, PH.D – Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences:
Creating a culture of respect and prioritizing psychological safety in the workplace is foundational for attracting and retaining a diverse and thriving workforce. In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the Respectful Workplace Initiative, a multi-pronged effort lead by the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. This initiative is designed to equip the construction industry with tools and training aligned with the Total Worker Health approach to promote respectful workplaces

Mentorship – A Two-Way Street to Empowerment, panel discussion moderated by Karen Lawton, Superintendent, Turner Construction
In the demanding construction industry, mentorship plays a pivotal role in fostering growth, knowledge transfer and empowerment. This panel will explore how mentorship is created, how to foster leadership skills and technical expertise to promoting diversity, effective mentorship programs can bridge gaps and move careers forward. Join us as these leaders, mentors and mentees share:
• The Impact of Mentorship
• Building Strong Connections
• Empowering the Next Generation
Navigating Critical Conversations, presented by Zachary Florent, U.S. EEOC and Dr. Stephanie Delaney, RTC President
Learn strategies for addressing topics such as harassment prevention, workplace civility, EEO reporting and investigations.

Building Stronger Foundations, a panel discussion moderated by Marianna Hyke, Political Coordinator, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
A panel discussion with options aimed to highlight and empower the different routes workers can take when there are issues on a jobsite and/or workplace, with a focus on respectful workplaces, fair employment and treatment on the job.