DEIB in Workforce Development: Resources

The Massachusetts Workforce Association closely follows trends and talks among the workforce development and related communities regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) issues in the field and practice of workforce development. Below please find a directory of relevant resources.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (US DOL)
National Fund for Workforce Solutions
MassHire Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Climate Assessment Report (Mass DCS & The Impact Seat)
Creating a Culture of Belonging Through Your DEIB Practice (Factorial HR)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Checklist (UC Berkeley-Haas School of Management)
Getting Started on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Strategy: A Guide for SMBs (Great Place to Work)
Implementation and Effectiveness of Disability–Inclusive Workplace Practices and Policies (US DOL – Westat)
Equity Intelligence, LLC (MCRWB partner)
Creating A More Equitable Workforce System: Opportunities for Governors and States (Workforce GPS)
The Labor Market Recovery and Pandemic Relief Measures Lifted Black and Brown Workers and Families in 2021 (Economic Policy Institute)
Expanding Access to Unemployment Insurance: Spending and Job-Finding Impacts of Expanded Unemployment Benefits (JP Morgan Chase)
Advancing Equity with Community Data Partnerships: We Need to Hear from You (White House Office of Science and Technology Policy)
People Can Learn to Recognize their Racial Privilege (Harvard Business Review)
The Current State of Diversity and Equity in U.S. Apprenticeships for Young People (Jobs for the Future)
An Initial Analysis of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the NYS Workforce Sector (NYATEP)
What Everyone Should Know About Designing Equity-Minded Paid Work-Based Learning Opportunities for College Students (New America)
Pathways to Digital Skills Development for Latino Workers (Aspen Institute)
Historic Investments in Good Infrastructure Jobs Can’t Leave Women Behind (National Partnership for Women and Families)

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