Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
The Workforce Connection Board
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
Recognizing its economic, societal and organizational benefits, we are committed leaders of workforce diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Advocating and supporting equitable access to career and employment opportunities, we partner with employers in the region to create equity in the workplace and promote a culture of belonging where everyone is seen, heard and valued.
What is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging?
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging is any policy or practice designed to make people of various backgrounds feel welcome and ensure they have support to perform to the fullest of their abilities in the workplace.
Building a Culture of Belonging
Learn more in this video about building a culture of belonging.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Action
Want to learn more about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging or create a DEIB plan for your workplace and don’t know where to start? Check out our resources below.
Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) shares a DEI Roadmap for Change
Check out this useful DEI Roadmap on CEWD’s website!
IMEC Elevate Company Culture Webinar
Get more information here on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with IMEC’s webinar Elevate Company Culture.
Rockford Park District shares their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging vision, mission, and policies.
View Rockford Park District’s DEIB webpage.
Need more ideas for your DEI plan? Check out UW Health’s DEI webpage!
Need more ideas for your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion planning? Visit UW Health’s DEI webpage here.
Learn about DEI at Collins Aerospace
Visit Collins Aerospace webpage for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion inspiration!
Guide to Developing a Strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
Do you need to develop a strategic plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in your workplace and you don’t know where to start?
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The Workforce Connection– an Illinois WorkNet Center and partner in the American Job Center network. This program is funded by The Workforce Connection, Inc., Il Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and the U.S. Department of Labor. The Workforce Connection is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on our website www.theworkforceconnection.org may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 526-0844 or 711. Contact the local Equal Opportunity Officer, Chris Oysti, at 815-395-6676. This program is subject to the provisions of the “Jobs for Veteran’s Act” Public Law 107-288, which provides priority of services to veterans and spouses of certain veterans. To view additional information related to the U.S. Department of Labor funding of this program, please visit www.theworkforceconnection.org/USDOLstatement.
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