Foundations for the Diversity Way-Maker^TM

Classes Start: November 5, 2023

Bridge the Digital Skills Divide and Create a More Inclusive Workforce

An innovative new education opportunity from DeVry University and WTIA supports leaders to significantly shift their beliefs and behaviors around diversity, equity, and inclusion to help them transform their company’s culture from the top down.

Empower Your Leaders for Change

This eight-week, self-paced course stands out from other programs because it is uniquely designed to help executives and managers in charge of building, developing, and motivating diverse teams. The program combines the power of DeVry’s technology platform and vast online educational experience with course content from Washington Technology Industry Association’s (WTIA) Diversity Way-Maker ™ framework. This program helps administrative and operational leaders acquire DEI-focused competencies they can apply to their leadership approach and every aspect of business operations.

Guided by the Diversity Way-Maker™ Framework

The course champions the Diversity Way-Maker™ framework from the WTIA, guiding executives and managers to progress along a values-based DEI journey. It enables them to develop the self-awareness and mindset shifts necessary to effectively transform work environments that are inhospitable to equity and inclusivity, an all-too-common issue that contributes to the diverse tech talent gap.

Personalized Learning with Expert Guidance

Through a self-reconciliation of beliefs and personal core-values process, this course fosters a better understanding of the ways our personal values and biases hinder or fuel DEI progress. It also includes a mentorship component, where leaders can connect with DEI subject matter experts, get feedback on course submissions, and participate in mentor-moderated discussion threads. Learners can also connect with mentors in real-time via an online messaging system.

Drive Change, Achieve Excellence

Potential Outcomes May Include*:

Mobilization of diverse tech talent for your organization

Higher employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention

A reduction in turnover and talent acquisition costs

Improved integration and partnership among teams

Increased likelihood of higher company performance

A thriving, inclusive culture

After only eight weeks, imagine the positive impact you could make in your organization as the values of DEI begin to permeate your culture.

Shape a More Inclusive Future

Now, envision the long-term, lasting effects of a thriving, diverse workforce: faster speed of innovation, higher productivity, improved creativity, and a culture where teams made up of individuals from varied backgrounds are inspired to collaborate, and all employees feel included, seen, and valued.

* Potential outcomes based on the research done on the impact of DEI efforts for organizations in general" (or something similar) and include link to a source for this research such as https://aws.amazon.com/executive-insights/content/a-mature-approach-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-delivers-real-results/

Your Objectives

Talent Solutions

Funding Learning

Building Learning Programs

Student Support

In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

Foundations for the Diversity Way-MakerTM