Talent Equity Community of Practice and Accountability

Community of Practice & Accountability

Building upon the individual and collective work of each stakeholder group, the Community of Practice and Accountability will support teams of 2-3 participants per organization in developing processes for accountability and long-term sustainability of talent equity strategies that address racial inequities.

In three, 90-minute sessions, 10-12 teams will develop action plans with the support and coaching of the CWDC and consultant Clair Minson.

Participants in this community of practice will receive coaching and support in action planning and accountability setting for implementation and operationalization of talent equity strategies addressing racial inequities.

- Identify strategies, indicators and needed data to measure impacts in the operationalization of talent equity strategies.
- Develop an action plan for moving forward from your phase of implementation
- Establish a cadence of accountability for the continued action and maintenance of strategies.

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* 1. Name of Main Contact

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* 2. Pronouns

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* 3. Title

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* 4. Team members joining you in the Community of Practice. Please upload a document that includes team member names, titles, pronouns, and email addresses.

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

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* 5. Which stakeholder group do you best represent?

Education

Workforce/Economic Development

Community-based Organization

Industry/Business

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* 6. Which focus area from the Talent Equity Agenda are you most interested in action planning for?

Career Navigation and Advancement: Career exposure and planning for students, unemployed adults and opportunity youth, and those currently in the workforce looking to move up.
Closing the Digital Divide: The ability of all Coloradans to take advantage of emerging opportunities and transition effectively as their jobs evolve depend on how we bridge the digital divide. This includes providing equitable access to high-speed internet, devices, and the development of digital skills for work, education and life.
Postsecondary Credential Attainment: Currently 56.9% of Coloradans hold a postsecondary credential with considerable gaps in attainment among Black, Native American, and Latinx populations. Narrowing the racial equity gaps in postsecondary credential attainment will better equip people of color in Colorado to compete for jobs.
Unemployment: COVID-19 has exacerbated unemployment disparities in Colorado with African Americans and Latinx individuals experiencing higher unemployment rates than their white counterparts. Even when controlling for educational attainment levels, the unemployment rates persist.
Equitable Hiring, Compensation, and Promotion: Not only do businesses have a critical role to play in closing racial disparities, but operating with a racial equity lens serves as a competitive advantage. Simply hiring more diverse talent is not enough. Truly operating as an equitable company requires a personal commitment from leadership and re-invention of every aspect of business's culture and operations.

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* 7. Have you already identified an indicator(s) to track your progress?

Yes

If you have indicators already identified you may list them here. (Please note: We will be identifying which indicators best align with your strategies during the community of practice).