Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and to facilitate discussions on a variety of topics. Here are some of the upcoming webinars and events you can attend.
Building an Inclusive and Accessible Workplace
To kick off National AccessAbility Week, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Diversity and Inclusion and Leadership Council and Presidents Group will host an online session on Monday, March 31, from 12-1 p.m. PDT, where a panel of experts will share “firsthand experiences, tools, and actionable steps we can take to create more inclusive and accessible work environments and communities.” Click here to learn more and to register.
Women in Leadership (WIL) Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Forum
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PDT, the Women in Leadership (WIL) Foundation will be hosting an online forum focused on diversity and inclusion. The event also includes a career fair. For more information and to register, visit the WIL website. The cost of the event is $49 for professionals and $25 for students.
Workforce Forward: Indigenous Workforce Summit
HR professionals and business owners are invited to take part in the Indigenous Workforce Summit on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. PDT. The summit, hosted by Workforce Forward and CPHR Alberta, will include panel discussions and workshops, with options for introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Visit the Workforce Forward website to learn more and to register.
KPMG Mental Health Community Series: Same storm. Different Boats.
KPMG is hosting a fireside chat with its Chief Mental Health Officer, Dennis Trottier. Join in the virtual event on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. PDT to learn about tools and resources that will assist in supporting your own mental health and that of those around you. Registration for the free event can be completed online. Click here for more information and to register for the free session.
Small Business BC Live Webinars
June is free education month at Small Business BC, with more than 27 webinars and sessions being hosted in partnership with WorkSafeBC. Here are a couple of the online seminars taking place during the first week:
- How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website | June 2, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT
- The Shop Local Movement and Spending Trends | June 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. PDT
For more information on additional webinars and sessions taking place throughout the month, visit the SBBC website.
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