April 19 - Inclusive Workplaces Start with Inclusive Meetings Inclusive leaders commit to ensuring all team members are treated equitably, feel a sense of belonging and have the resources and support they need. One concrete place to start is with how we run our internal meetings. Inclusive meetings create an environment in which everyone can […]

May 17 - Cultivating a Culture of Belonging Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion--these are the key ingredients to belonging. Feelings of belonging drive innovation, recruitment, and retention, and creating this feeling can improve both employee engagement and performance. This training gives an overview of the factors that contribute to the feelings of belonging and provides […]

May 31 - Inside Asian Success In recognition of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will be in conversation with founder of Himalaya Quantitative Solutions and Vibrant Pittsburgh partner, Jenny Yu. She'll discuss her interviews with George Kurian, Xihao Hu, Buck Gee, Wes Hom, and Sharon Feng showcasing their unique paths […]

June 14 - The ABCs of LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Every June LGBTQIA+ communities are celebrated in the U.S. and around the world. We recognize the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals along with the aim of increasing visibility, acknowledging intersectionality, and embracing self-affirmation. With diversity, equity, and inclusion as important as ever, we must ask the question: How […]

July 12 - Building the Diversity of Your Talent Streams, Part 1 Decades of research by organizational scientists, sociologists, economists, and demographers show that socially diverse groups (that is, those with a diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, for example) are more innovative than homogeneous groups. However, simply having a diverse workforce does […]

July 26 - Reengage with Supplier Diversity Join Vibrant Pittsburgh and EMSDC-The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council's Interim President Brian Oglesby and Executive Vice President Tricina Cash as we discuss the benefits and need for having a Supplier Diversity Plan in place at your organization. We will also discuss having a framework for identifying, engaging, […]

August 9 - Allies, Advocates, and Accomplices: Levels of Support in the Workplace What does it mean to be an ally? Is allyship enough? Those seeking to create more inclusive workplaces and inclusive mindsets ask these questions often. Being an ally means supporting members of social groups outside your own, helping them to succeed in […]

September 13 - Building the Diversity of Your Talent Streams, Long-Term Goals The mere presence of diversity does not automatically translate into inclusion. Drawing on the foundational knowledge from the previous session, Building the Diversity of Your Talent Streams, Immediate Strategies, this training delves deeper into the complexities of fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in […]

October 11 - Clear Conversations: Culturally Competent Communication in the Workplace Communicating successfully in the workplace requires practice and skill. Communicating successfully with people from diverse cultures is a continual process. This training will discuss how to overcome obstacles that may impede respectful, meaningful conversations with people from multilingual backgrounds and recognize differences in communication […]

November 8 – Microaggressions and Microaffirmations: Opportunities for Inclusion For those seeking to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, “microaggressions” have become a point of focus. Microaggressions are subtle, sometimes well-intended, yet insensitive comments that are rooted in stereotypes and implicit biases. As a concept, microaggressions challenge us to take a hard look at how […]

December 6 – Vibrant Pittsburgh 2024: Innovations and Updates Vibrant Pittsburgh is excited to bring you an engaging and interactive session that will give you an exclusive sneak peek into what's on the horizon for 2024. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with the Vibrant Pittsburgh team! During this […]

January 17 – Foundations of Inclusion: DEI 101 As our workplaces become more diverse it is crucial to create welcoming places of opportunity for all. Establishing a shared understanding of fundamental DEI principles is key as the language we use has the power to shape the way we understand and connect with people. This training […]