Southwest Florida Leadership Institute Launches "Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series" to Drive Economic Development through Grant Funding
May 02, 2024 / Lutgert News / Tags: Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline, Southwest Florida Leadership Institute, Workforce Development, sfli
The Southwest Florida Leadership Institute, bolstered by the support of a $22.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), proudly announces the launch of its transformative Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series. This series is a pivotal component of the broader initiative aimed at accelerating education, job placement, and economic development across Southwest Florida. Each session is offered free of charge to participants. At a value of $100 per session, it is a savings of up to $600 for participants that register for up to six (6) sessions. The Building Equitable Workplaces: 2024 Summer Workshop Series is designed to equip organizations and leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to advance workplace equity, foster inclusive cultures, and build robust talent pipelines. By addressing critical areas in human resources management, talent acquisition, and leadership development, the workshop series aligns with the mission of the Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline to cultivate a skilled workforce and drive economic prosperity in the region.