Commitments
Training & Development
Commitment 1:
Foundational Inclusion-related training management and staff
Employers commit that 50% of all employees will receive foundational inclusion training related to unconscious bias, anti-racism, intercultural competency, and/or cultural sensitivity within their first year of employment.
Employer Actions
Organizations should provide accessible inclusion-related training that builds awareness, knowledge, and accountability across the workplace. To fulfill this commitment, organizations are encouraged to:
Develop annual training plans that align with participation targets
Engage credible training providers and diverse facilitators where possible
Ensure training is accessible through formats such as virtual delivery, captioning, and plain-language materials
Provide a minimum of 90 minutes of foundational inclusion-related training during the first year of employment - training may be delivered through a single session or multiple shorter sessions
Encourage management and staff to attend training sessions together to promote shared learning, dialogue, and accountability
Track training participation and completion rates to monitor progress toward commitment targets
Share follow-up resources and learning materials to support continued learning and reflection
Gather employee feedback on training relevance, accessibility, and impact
Evidence Requirements
To complete this commitment, organizations are asked to:
Provide foundational inclusion-related training during employees’ first year of employment in alignment with participation targets
Complete the Ignite Cultural Competency Training Program for Employers or participate in another comparable inclusion-related training identified within the Resources & Supports section.
Implement at least two practices from the Employer Actions list above that support accessible and effective training delivery
Submit a short reflection describing actions taken, participation levels, and future opportunities for improvement
Evidence may include:
Training plans or schedules
Attendance or completion records
Training materials or agendas
Accessibility measures used during training
Employee feedback summaries
Internal communications promoting training opportunities
Impact
Inclusion-related training helps employees and leaders better understand bias, discrimination, and workplace barriers. Shared learning can strengthen communication, respect, and inclusion across the workplace. These practices help create safer and more welcoming workplaces for people from diverse backgrounds.
Resources & Support
New Brunswick-Based Training Providers
Free:
Paid:
Under One Sky Friendship Centre – Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training, and KAIROS Blanket Exercise
My East Coast Experience – Creative Hub: The 360 Cultural Competency Program
Engaging Matters - DEI Conversation Workshops, and Capacity Building
National Training Providers
Supporting Learning Resources
Free :
Retention Strategies for a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce webinar – National Workplace Inclusion Forum 2021
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