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Empowering Diverse Climate Talent (EDICT): A Blueprint for DEI-focused Internship and Workforce Programs
Description:
EDICT is an internship program focused on improving diversity in the climate workforce. EDICT placed 150+ interns from traditionally excluded groups. The model works: 96% of the employer participants are interested in recruiting EDICT interns in the future! Learnings from the successful DEI workforce program will help employers and program leaders. Learning Objectives: Understand the key pillars of a holistic workforce and internship program aimed at improving diversity. Apply a clear needs assessment framework for all stakeholders involved in such programs, including the implementation team, employers, students, and career services .Identify learnings, common pitfalls, and challenges so that the model can be applied in other contexts and industries.
Track:
Developing, Supporting, and Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
Main Speaker:
Sruti Bharat, FutureMap
Additional Speakers:
Antoinette West, Elemental Excelerator
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