Talk focuses on workforce diversity
KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and successes of the professional job search for minority groups.
Tim Terrentine, president of the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, will speak from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Multicultural Center in the Adrian Trimpe Building. Refreshments will be provided.
The establishment of a diverse workforce is often marketed as the focus of many corporations and organizations.
A two-time 51¸£ÀûÉç alumnus, vice president for Southwest Michigan First and trustee on the Board of Directors at 51¸£ÀûÉç School of Medicine, Terrentine will discuss how individuals who identify as being part of an underrepresented group best prepare themselves to be competitive and win a place in the job market. This includes best practices regarding professional development, networking and cultivating leadership skills.
For more information, contact Tiffany White at @email or (269) 387-6327.
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