Diversity Fundamentals

Posted by on April 15, 2005

Diversity Fundamentals
May 2-3, 2005; Charleston, SC

The Human Relations & Diversity (HRD) Training & Technical Assistance Projectfor the Corporation for National and Community Service is pleased to announce the following training opportunities in May 2005 for CNCS grantee project directors, staff, members/volunteers, and community partners. This is the only time this workshop will be offered this year!

Registration will be capped at 25 participants for each workshop. Please don’t delay in securing your spot at one of these events.

Diversity Fundamentals
Monday, May 2, 2005; 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2005; 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Participants in this workshop will develop a foundation of awareness, knowledge, and skills about diversity that will enhance their personal and professional life. Awareness topics will include: understanding the breadth of diversity identities, assessing one?s own cultural competency, and examining unearned privilege. The training will also explore common diversity concepts and language to be able to engage in a dialogue about diversity issues. Participants will learn how to intervene when witnessing culturally inappropriate or offensive language or behavior–both with individuals and with groups. Finally, participants will develop an action plan to immediately apply their learning to their lives and organizations. There is no prerequisite required for this workshop.

There will be a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee for each workshop for materials and breaks. Participants are responsible for all travel, hotel, and meal costs.

If you would like to register for this course, please complete the following registration form and email or fax to Blanche Clarke. Please also mail a check for $50.00 for each course for the registration fee to with a copy of your registration form to:

Blanche E. Clark
Human Relations and Diversity
Training and Technical Assistance Project
CHP International
1040 North Blvd. Suite 220
Oak Park, IL 60301
CHPdiverse@aol.com,
800-635-6675 OR
708-848-9650.