The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable

GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
Rx for Resilience: Employable


The month of October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As we have spent the past month celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Latino cultures, we are excited to spend the remainder of October highlighting organizations, people and movements that support the employment of diverse ability levels in the workplace.

The unemployment rate for the blind and visually impaired is over 70%. The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) works to support the employability of visually impaired talent in the United States. The mission at the BIT Academy, which is the world’s first technology training program for budding professionals with disabilities, created by professionals with disabilities, is to "stop the revolving door of not being able to get a job without experience and not being able to get experience due to workplace barriers to entry". Aligning with this mission, they have expanded their support and service to people of all disabilities - professionals who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, neurodivergent, have mobility disabilities, chronic illness, and more.

The BIT Academy has created training, professional development, workshops, and independent studies at no cost to students. Not only is the BIT supporting professionals with disabilities, but they also provide talent, training, and services for organizations and their hiring processes. Salesforce, Microsoft, Google and other companies source some of their best talent through BIT.

All of this illustrates why the GlobalMindED 2019 Inclusive Leader Award Winner, Mike Hess, was so worthy of receiving such an honor. Mike channeled his own frustrations with corporate America's stigmas and misperceptions to build partnerships and support professionals with disabilities so that they can soar in their professional lives.

Last weekend, GlobalMindED had a team attending the Blind Institute of Technology's annual benefit at the Cable Center in Denver. The event was Hogwarts inspired and took many dimensions of meaning, impact and inspiration.  Magic was felt throughout the evening and Mike’s Hess’s undeniable vision was appreciated, amplified and amazing to experience. 
HIGHER ED EQUITY LEADERS
The Higher Education of Tomorrow:
Created by our Choices and Actions Today

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:00 PST, 2:00 MST, 3:00 CST, 4:00 EST
Led by Dr. Ryan Ross Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion Colorado Community College System with:
  • Dr. Kristen Raney Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
  • Dr. Shawnda Navarro Floyd Provost, Dallas College
  • Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer Vice President for Student Services College of the Mainland
  • Edgar Soto Vice President, Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus
Details and speaker bios below
STEM EQUITY LEADERS
Catalyzing Change in STEM Education
No More Gates or Gatekeepers: STEM is for Everyone

Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:00 PST, 2:00 MST, 3:00 CST, 4:00 EST
Led by Dr. Susan Swayze Founder & CEO, Diversity Think Tank with:
  • Dr. Arik King Founder Future Kings
  • Dr. Echell Eady Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation
  • Jacqueline Smalls Vice President, Social Impact Coalitions Discovery Education
  • Zion McNeely Electrical Engineering student Norfolk State University
Details and speaker bios below
The Stars Shine Bright in Atlanta for Leaders, Faculty, Students - November 4th! Join GlobalMindED and Georgia Institute of Technology In-Person or Virtually

Join us for an all-star line-up of talent at the GlobalMindED/Georgia Tech Office of Minority Education (OMED) Resolve to Solve Series with leaders from business, higher education and media as we connect and collaborate with students to create their success now and in the future. You can attend live or livestream this event anywhere in the country through our partner, WABE, PBS affiliate in Atlanta. The rap sensation, Killer Mike will end the program followed by a networking career reception with companies for students to explore careers, bring their resumes and prospect for interships.

We can’t solve for students without their active involvement. Join us for this must-have collaboration as we flatten the Higher Education hierarchy, opening up access and equity to creat a capable, diverse talent pipeline. 
 
 
Attendees include students, educators, business leaders, policy makers, and foundations/funders.
  • Speakers include college presidents Dr. Glenda Glover (Tennessee State), Dr. David Thomas (Morehouse), Dr. Brian Blake (GA State), business and tech leaders, and global hip-hop sensation, Michael Render (aka Killer Mike), who will share his personal vision of Love & Respect, which is also the title of his new PBS talk show.
  • Following the program, there will be a networking reception in conjunction with Georgia Tech Career Services for students exploring career
  • Breakfast, lunch, and reception are included in the $295 registration fee. Students attend for $195.


Sign up here and through the QR code below.
SAVE the DATE 2023: June 7 Inclusive Leader Awards Dinner
First Gen Leadership Program
June 8, 9 GlobalMindED Conference
2023 Denver, Colorado

CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS OPEN
June 2022 Conference Summary in Photos and Videos
We had an inspiring conference in June after two years of virtual gatherings due to COVID. If you missed that, you can still be a part of the experience through the photos from the 2022 GlobalMindED conference, as well as seeing the complete program for connections and inspiration.



Video remarks:
Honoring the 2022 Inclusive Leader Award Winners. Please see their stories:
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