Calling all businesses to learn about equitable industries in New Orleans, how to hire equitably and what a workforce development strategy looks like.

Join us for a day of learning! Educational resources to help you succeed, meet service providers and hear from guest speakers! Lunch provided. 

In partnership with The Office of Human Rights & Equity, The Office of Workforce Development, The Data Center and Step Up Louisiana.

70 Spots are available for attendance.

When: 
July 30th, 2024 
11:30AM-4:30PM

Where: 
The Windsor Court
300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130
The Gallery Ballroom - 4th Floor

Please sit with your sector table at the workshop. This will allow for you to discuss best practices with each other and share success, challenges and solutions. 

Event Parking Information: Discounted Valet Parking at the Windsor Court $16

Workshop Agenda:

11:30-11:50 AM - Networking & A Welcome from The Windsor Court

11:50-12:00 PM - Love Your City

12:00-12:20 - Lunch Served

12:20-12:50 - Lunch & Presentation by The Data Center
Hear the data behind New Orleans' current industries and learn what equitable industries could look like. Learn what the current Hospitality, Tourism, and Healthcare data is, and how equity looks in businesses of varying size.

12:50-1:00P - Q&A with The Data Center

1:00-1:10 - BREAK

1:10 - 1:40 - Presentation by The Office of Human Rights and Equity: How to Hire Equitably

1:40 - 1:50 - Ban the Box in Hiring

1:50 - 2:00 - Q&A with The Office of Human Rights and Equity 

2:00 - 2:30 - Roundtable conversation with sectors

2:30-2:40 - BREAK + Networking + Service Providers  

2:40-4:00 PM - The Office of Workforce Development: Strategizing workforce development 

4:00-4:30 - Closing