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MEET YOUR COHORT!
Monday, Jan 23 🤝12:00 - 1:30 PT
CONTENT KICKOFF
Monday, Jan 30 🎬 12:00 - 1:30 PT
COURSE 1
Monday, Feb 6 🤗 12:00 - 1:30 PT
Before we meet on Monday, Feb 6: - Watch all Course 1 videos
- Read The Leaky Tech Pipeline report
- Read the Tech Leavers study
- Complete Course 1 application resources
- Complete Course 1 knowledge checks
By EOD Tuesday, Feb 7:
- Finalize application resources
- Complete Course 1 exam
COURSE 2
Monday, Feb 13 🤓 12:00 - 1:30 PT
Before we meet on Monday, Feb 13: - Watch all Course 2 videos
- Complete all Course 2 application resources
- Complete Course 2 knowledge checks
By EOD Tuesday, Feb 14:
- Finalize all application resources
- Email Cynthia confirming that application resources are ready for review
- Complete course 2 exam
BREAK 🧘🏼
Monday, Feb 20
COURSE 3
Monday, Feb 27 😎 12:00 - 1:30 PT
Before we meet on Monday, Feb 27: - Watch all Course 3 videos
- Complete assigned Course 3 application resources
- Complete Course 3 knowledge checks
By EOD Tuesday, Feb 28:
- Finalize assigned application resources
- Complete course 3 exam
COURSE 4
Monday, March 6 😅 12:00 - 1:30 PT
Before we meet on Monday, March 6:
- Watch all Course 4 videos
- Complete assigned assigned Course 4 application resources
- Complete Course 4 knowledge checks
By EOD Tuesday, March 6:
- Finalize assigned application resources
- Complete course 4 exam
STRATEGY PRESENTATIONS
Monday, March 13 🥳 12:00 - 1:30 PT
COURSE 1 SYLLABUS
Module 1: Understanding the Lack of Diversity in Tech. The Leaky Tech Pipeline led by Dr. Allison Scott is the cornerstone of the module.
Module 2: Previous Efforts to Address DEIB in Tech with Rachel WilliamsModule 3: Understanding Tech Culture with Daisy Auger-Domínguez
Module 4: Words Matter: Being Intentional about Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim
Bonus Module: How to Be a Better Ally with Kathia Ramos
COURSE 2 SYLLABUS
Module 1: Getting Ready for Organizational Change by Bernard Coleman III
Module 2: Business Impact as a Key Part of Your Role as a DEIB Professional by Anthony Clay
Module 3: Setting up for Success: Team Structure. Funding, & Frameworks by Jessie Wusthoff
Module 4: Advancing DEIB with Research and Data with Sonia Koshy
COURSE 3 SYLLABUS
Module 1: Navigating Workplace Talent by Dominique Hollins
Module 2: Confronting Unfair Treatment in the Workplace by Lisa Gelobtter
Module 3: Attracting. Recruiting, and Assessing Talent by Lauren Jackman
Module 4: Navigating Bias in the Promotion Process by Jill Wetzler
Module 5: Collaborating with ERGs to Advance DEIB Efforts by Ben Delk
Module 6: Anti-Racist Approaches to Layoffs by Hilliary Turnipseed
COURSE 4 SYLLABUS
Module 1: DEIB Leaders Informing Policy by Lili Gangas
Module 2: Responding to Current Events by Jason Thompson
Module 3: Responding During Times of Crisis by Carrie Mautlsby
Module 4: What DEIB Leaders Need to Know About Algorithms by Liza Wisner
Module 5: DEIB & Web3 Building Blocks by Cynthia Overton, Gabon Williams, and Freada Kapor Klein
