We are thrilled to launch the lineup of CODE Workshops for the 2024-2025 programming year. These virtual sessions will take place from 10 AM to 11:30 AM and will bring together thought leaders and industry experts to share strategies on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. 

CODE Workshops Schedule for 2024-2025: 

• Inclusive Procurement: Leveraging Supplier Diversity for Business Success
  Thursday, September 12
  Speaker: Kailey Gilchrist, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce

Unlock the power of supplier diversity as a strategic business advantage. Learn how to incorporate diverse suppliers into your operations and align your business with ESG and DEI mandates for sustainable growth

• Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Workforce: Inclusive Recruitment Strategies
  Thursday, December 5
  Speakers: Jennefer Nepinak (Legacy Bowes), Wynne Yu & Ashley Dunlop (Economic Development Winnipeg), Aron Jenkins (Inclusion Winnipeg)

Prepare your organization for the future by adopting inclusive recruitment strategies. Learn how to recruit and retain talent from diverse backgrounds to build a resilient workforce that thrives in today’s rapidly changing environment.

• Navigating DEI Pushback: Engaging Staff and Implementing Policy
  Thursday, January 30
  Speaker: Jaime Chinchilla, DEI Advisory (Johnston Group Inc.)

Facing resistance to DEI initiatives? This session will provide you with actionable strategies to engage your staff, overcome pushback, and implement DEI policies that foster an inclusive workplace

• Understanding Economic Reconciliation
  Thursday, April 3 
  Speaker: TBD

Explore and understand the meaning of economic reconciliation. Learn how businesses can meaningfully contribute to reconciliation by fostering economic partnerships with Indigenous communities. This session will focus on strategies for building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that respect Indigenous sovereignty and cultural values while creating sustainable economic opportunities

• DEI in the Community: Real Stories, Real Impact
  Thursday, May 8
  Speakers: Linda Bulka, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries), Aaron Pollock, Architect (Number Ten Architectural Group)

  Hear real stories from organizations leading the way in DEI. Discover how these businesses have created more inclusive workplaces and learn practical steps to implement impactful DEI initiatives in your own organization.
  

The 2024-2025 CODE Workshops offer an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and gain actionable strategies to implement in your role. Covering topics such as supplier diversity, inclusive recruitment, navigating DEI pushback, and economic reconciliation, these sessions are designed to equip you with practical insights that drive positive change.

By participating, you’ll learn from industry leaders, explore real-world success stories, and discover steps to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Join us on this journey toward building stronger, more resilient organizations. 

Join the CODE Coalition: CODE Coalition members get free access to all CODE Workshops. If your organization would like to join the CODE Coalition and enjoy these benefits, you can sign up here. 

Become an Educational Partner: Our educational partners, Food and Beverage Manitoba, and CM&E members also receive free access to CODE Workshops. If you’re a member-based organization and would like to be an educational partner, please contact Sean Angus, Business Development Manager, at [email protected].