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Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces 2024 DEI Management Certification Program Dates

May 29, 2024

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 29, 2024) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host the third cohort of the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) Management Certification Program in partnership with Greater Des Moines-based Schabel Solutions Inc starting Aug. 27.  

Each workshop will take place on Tuesday’s from 9 a.m. – Noon. The dates for the 2024 cohort: 

  • Aug. 27 
  • Sept. 10 
  • Sept. 24 
  • Oct. 15 
  • Oct. 22 
  • Oct. 29 

The purpose of the series is to deliver tangible and practical action steps that will help participants build and sustain successful workforces, workplaces and marketplace outcomes through effective DEI initiatives. Participants will have access to exclusive Schabel Solutions frameworks every step of the way. At the conclusion of the series, participants will walk away with their own action plans and roadmaps to continue their respective DEI journeys. 

The series consists of informative e-learning modules followed by safe, positive and engaging facilitator-led discussions that lead to healthy self-reflection, greater self-awareness and increased confidence in knowing how to foster a more inclusive work environment and build and sustain successful workforces, workplaces and marketplace outcomes through advancing DEI. 

"We are looking forward to hosting our third cohort of the DEI Management Certification Program. We saw great success with the first two cohorts. This program is for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of DEI and its pivotal role in organizational success,” said Stacey Robles, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at The Partnership. “The program continues its focus on actionable skills, concrete knowledge and practical strategic steps toward tangible change." 

To earn the DEI Management Certificate, individuals must participate in and complete five out of the six workshops, which include: 

  • Understanding the DEI Journey 
  • Mitigating Biases and Microaggressions in Everyday Interactions 
  • Beyond Diversity: The Business Case for Inclusion 
  • Leading Diverse Teams 
  • How to Design your Organization’s DEI Strategy 
  • How to Attract and Retain Diverse Talent 

"We are excited to continue partnering with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to deliver the DEI Management Certification Program. Through this unique series, participants will learn how to embed inclusive practices and implement equity systematically within their organizations. They’ll also gain confidence through understanding how to establish and maintain work environments that are not only more inclusive but better at fostering collaboration, innovation and productivity,” said Claudia Schabel, Founder, President, and CEO of Schabel Solutions Inc. “We look forward to guiding the next group of participants on their respective DEI journeys." 

Those interested in participating must register by Tuesday, Aug. 20. To learn more about and/or register for the DEI Management Certification Program, visit The Partnership’s website. 

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership 

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.