Employee Engagement and Connection

Vibrant Pittsburgh engages member employees in workplace inclusion development and fosters community connection. Our programs aim to deepen ties to the region and demonstrate to every member employee their organization’s commitment to workplaces where they feel they belong. This work includes:

Employee Peer Collaboratives

Advancing Belonging Collaborative (ABColab)

The ABC’s of Workplace Culture

The Advancing Belonging Collaborative (ABColab)aligns with the true intent of groups like Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and other community convenings—cultivating inclusive workplace communities. This innovative model focuses on a shared mission of advancing belonging for all employees through meaningful dialogue, targeted development, and clear direction.

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Bridge Builders Collaborative

Connecting, Collaborating, & Creating Impact

The Bridge Builders Collaborative is an initiative designed to foster collaboration, professional growth, and resource-sharing in greater Pittsburgh’s 10-county region—helping professionals and organizations break down silos, form meaningful partnerships, and create sustainable pathways for success.

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Future-Forward Collaborative

Forging the burgh’s Next Era of Talent

The Future-Forward Collaborative is designed to support professionals navigating new career and regional landscapes. Rather than centering discussions on why young professionals should stay in Pittsburgh, the Future-Forward Collaborative creates a space for all emerging professionals to explore how they can establish roots, discover opportunities, and shape their future in the region.

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For information regarding our employee peer collaboratives, contact Matthew Yohe, Programs and Services Manager.

Engagement Events

Welcome H.O.M.E.E.

Hosting Opportunities for Meaningful Executive Engagement

Blending professional, social, and personal engagement, Welcome H.O.M.E.E. (Hosting Opportunities for Meaningful Executive Engagement) fosters a sense of belonging that retains top executive talent in the region. Whether through intimate gatherings, immersive city experiences, or tailored family support, this program ensures that executives feel both welcomed and invested in their community.

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Vibrant E.V.E.N.T.s

Empowerment Via Engagement, Networking, & Transformation

Vibrant E.V.E.N.T.s energize and elevate inter-member connections, building authentic support around a mutual mission. Our gatherings at the intersection of our members, their communities, and the greater Pittsburgh community are curated to engage participants in experiencing our region in new ways.

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For information regarding our engagement event, contact: Sabrina Bogus, Senior Director of Membership Development and Engagement.

Talent Community Engagement

Vibrant Pittsburgh Talent Community

Vibrant Pittsburgh amplifies member job opportunities in the region to our 2500+ job seekers through our Job Board, Jobsburgh on LinkedIn, and the Jobsburgh Talent Newsletter. Through multiple touchpoints, we ensure that key positions are amplified, available, and accessible to broad talent communities in the region and beyond.

For information regarding our talent community, contact Sabrina Bogus, Senior Director of Membership Development and Engagement.

Data and Insights

Vibrant Pittsburgh partners with its members and the region to deliver insights that drive economic development that’s based in equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Vibrant Index

The Vibrant Index initiative drives diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) changes across industry and sector. The Index identifies areas of success as well as what critical actions are needed to improve the practices, policies, and cultures of organizations in the Pittsburgh region. The Vibrant Index encourages companies to reflect on best practices while investigating opportunities to increase the impact of their DEI efforts.

Advocacy and Leadership

Vibrant Pittsburgh supports and amplifies efforts in the greater Pittsburgh community, including:

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