By Mohammed Bey, NWTC Chief Diversity Officer
In my 15 years of immersing myself in diversity, equity, and inclusion, I have noted three consistent principles for building an organizational framework. Organizations must:
- Define what diversity, equity, and inclusion look like and build an intentional culture around that framework.
- Support the health of its workforce by providing ways for personal and professional engagement.
- Communicate its DEI values to its customers and ensure there is alignment around what the organization aspires to do, and what the customer experiences.
Moving towards your vision for inclusion is not an overnight journey. The benefits of infusing diversity into your organization will birth many benefits. These include but are not limited to enhanced productivity and profitability, expanded thinking, increased employee engagement and retention, and a better/healthier organizational brand.
In 2017, NWTC launched the Center for Equity and Growth (CEG) with the mission of bringing people together to cultivate transformational change in our communities around equity and diversity. CEG’s vision is to establish a partnership with local organizations that provides equity education, resources, and training, and to serve as a flagship for community inclusivity.
Since its implementation, CEG has offered customizable training programs, in-person and virtual seminars, and consulting opportunities. The CEG continues to serve NWTC’s District and is on the forefront of this journey.
Interested in bringing diversity training to your workplace?
Visit nwtc.edu/DiversityEducation or email us at corporatetraining@nwtc.edu.
