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DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION IMPLEMENTATION 2024 IMMERSION PROGRAM

September 2023 – January 2024

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Implementation (DEII) Immersion Program is the first of its kind for our Billings community. It convenes people and businesses to improve individuals and workplaces through awareness and advancements in diversity, inclusion, and equity.

The 2024 DEII Immersion Program begins in September 2023.

Class A

Tuesday, September 5

Tuesday, October 3

Tuesday, November 14

Tuesday, January 9

Class B

Thursday, September 14

Thursday, October 12

Thursday, November 9

Thursday, January 11

Network events with panel discussions will be held for both classes on the following dates:

Wednesday, September 20

Wednesday, October 18

Wednesday, December 6

Thursday, January 17–Graduation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Business leaders, employees and individuals wanting to start their personal journey, begin to develop organizational foundations to do better, or simply desiring more connections and information on diversity, equity and inclusion.

THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS CAN:

  • become a place to work that retains and attracts talent
  • create an inclusive and productive work environment
  • facilitate diverse and inclusive interactions
  • learn how to have difficult conversations
  • grow their network

Combined, our two series’ of DEII workshops have welcomed a total of 92 participants representing 28 organizations that employ 14,582 people.

THIS FOUR-MONTH PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Four 2.5-hour long workshops
  • Four 2-hour long network/panel discussion events
  • 10 CEU’s through Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) accredited classes
  • Earn the Chamber’s designation of “A Workplace of Choice”

Workshops are centered on the four tenets of the program, with a different focus each time.

Network/panel discussion events include a one-hour program, followed by networking time which includes light appetizers and beverages.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND OUR COMMUNITY?

TUITION is $1,450 for first employee and $1,250 for each additional employee. A limited number of scholarships are available to those who show a financial need and a commitment to the DEII journey. Deadline to submit scholarship application is August 16, 2023 by 5 p.m.

Deadline to register is August 31, 2023 by 5 p.m.

If you would like more information, please contact Cathy Grider at 406-869-3724 or cathy@billingschamber.com.

Interested in applying for a DEII scholarship? CLICK HERE

REGISTER NOW

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ARE YOU A DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAMPION?

Become a lead organization in our community to make tangible strides to improve our workplace through improvements in diversity, inclusion, and equity. Your investment not only provides direct benefits to your organization but also visibly shows your leadership in DEII, helping the Chamber continue to provide this community-wide program that benefits all. One hundred percent of your investment will be used to further the DEII program. Interested in applying or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Cathy Grider at cathy@billingschamber.com.

Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors