Dates
Module 1 - Virtual
Workshop: Introduction to Intercultural Competency
Date: April 17, 2023
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
The Introduction to Intercultural Competency Module 1 virtual workshop will explore the dimensions of culture, the stages of intercultural learning, and the foundational concepts.
Here is an overview of the module:
- Defining culture
- Intercultural competency
- Values and interpretations
- Generalizations and stereotypes
- Unconscious bias, intersectionality and microaggressions
Module 2 - Virtual
Workshop: Intercultural Communication
Date: May 3, 2023
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
The Intercultural Communication virtual workshop will explore the types of communication including verbal and nonverbal, how to effectively engage in cross-cultural situations, and communication patterns, processes, and codes.
Here is an overview of the module:
- Defining intercultural communication
- High vs low context communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Slang or jargon
Module 3 - Virtual
Workshop: The Power Dynamics and Systemic Discrimination
Date: May 17, 2023
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
The Power Dynamics and Systemic Discrimination virtual workshop will explore the power imbalances and the barriers that exist within a society that undermine opportunities.
Here is an overview of the module:
- Power and privilege
- Cultural orientations
- Workplace and discrimination
Module 4 - In-Person
Workshop: Inclusive Best Practices
Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am (Doors open at 8:00am)
The Inclusive Best Practices in-person workshop will explore best practice standards when developing job postings, how to conduct interviews, how to establish a company culture, and more.
Here is an overview of the module:
- Job postings
- Interviewing
- Onboarding and integration
- Workplace retention
- Offboarding
The Intercultural Competency Workshop modules 1-4 (virtual/in-person) workshop is presented by Will Imploy, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, and the Community Attraction & Promotion division of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. When you register and attend all 4 modules you will receive a certificate of completion.
The Inclusive Best Practices module 4 in-person workshop will be held on May 31 from 8:30am - 10:30pm at Studio One - Chatham Cultural Centre at 75 William Street N, Chatham Ontario.
You will receive a calendar invitation 1 week prior to the date of each module. For questions, please reach out to LivingCK@chatham-kent.ca.
Learn more about the supporting organizations here:
Community Attraction & Promotion - LivingCK:
- www.livingck.ca/careerexpo
- www.facebook.com/livingck
- www.instagram.com/livingchathamkent
- www.linkedin.com/livingck
Will Imploy
