Elevating Black excellence in the workplace

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Elevating black excellence in the workplace panel discussion

Are you looking for opportunities to reflect and learn more about Black talent in the workforce?

Join the ‘Elevating Black excellence in the workplace’ panel discussion on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 12-1 p.m. The event is hosted by Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) at the University of Waterloo, a global leader in work-integrated learning.

At this free virtual event we will explore:
• Real stories about barriers and opportunities for the future. 
• Tactics employers are using to highlight, create opportunities, and foster belonging for Black talent.
• Ways we can better future-proof Black co-op students.

Speakers include Norah McRae, Associate Provost, CEE; Christopher Taylor, Associate Vice President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism; Aileen Agada, BeBlended founder and Engineering co-op alum; Trevor Charles, Professor and Director, Waterloo Centre for Microbial Research; and Shauna-Kay Jones, Motify founder and Arts alum. Register for this free virtual event by visiting this web page.