Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion 2023 Annual Report (VTC)

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Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion 2023 Annual Report Template filled in for the agency VTC, year 2023. It sets out Goal 1: Access and Success, Goal 2: Welcoming and Respectful Culture, and Goal 3: State Agency DOI Infrastructure & Training, with objectives and accomplishments under each. Listed accomplishments include Unconscious Bias 101 training as part of the onboarding process, a D/I Committee of VEDP and VTC employees, and an anonymous feedback mechanism whose comments the Executive Team addresses. The 2024 agency goals include continuing to grow the Summer Internship Program and exploring a Fall Internship option.

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        Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion
           2023 Annual Report Template
        AGENCY: VTC
        YEAR: 2023

                  Goal 1: Access and Success: Recruit and retain a diverse workforce by increasing access to diverse
                  populations for recruiting.
                  Objective 1: Continue to improve hiring processes and increase access to potential applicants from diverse populations.
                       Specific recruiting sources used to ensure applicants from diverse populations, including HBCUs,
                           Diversityjobs.com, V3
                          All interview panels must be diverse in gender, age, race, seniority level, etc.
                          VTC Internship program is used as a talent pipeline.
                  Objective 2: Continue to retain and promote a diverse workforce.
                       Unconscious Bias 101 training is part of the onboarding process.
                       Diversity and Inclusion trainings are offered at least four times per year.
                          VEDP’s Learning and Development Manager designs and conducts internal professional development training
                           available to all VTC staff on a range of topics.
                          All VTC internal and external communications are designed to be accessible to those with diverse needs.
                           Virginia.org and vatc.org are compliant with ADA standards.

                  Goal 2: Welcoming and Respectful Culture: Create and sustain a culture that welcomes and embraces diverse opinions,
                  independent thinking, and respectful interactions to deliver optimal results for the organization and its customers.
                  Objective 1: Persist in creating and maintaining a climate that is supportive and respectful and that values and
                  integrates differing perspectives and experiences.
                           D/I Committee is made up of VEDP and VTC employees that come together to plan charity events, annual D&I
                            trainings, and discuss D&I related topics of interest or concern to the committee.
                       

     2023
                            Learning opportunities are provided throughout the year.
                  Objective 2: Continue to provide an environment where conflicts, concerns, and complaints are aired and addressed
                  expeditiously.
                           Open-Door Policy, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment policies included in the VTC Employee Handbook and
                            reviewed during New Hire Orientation and Onboarding.
                           Inappropriate behavior and complaints are promptly addressed using a standard process.
                           Anonymous feedback mechanism to solicit staff comments, questions, and concerns which are addressed by


ACCOMPLISHMENTS
                            the Executive Team.

                  Goal 3. State Agency DOI Infrastructure & Training: Maintain a plan and infrastructure that continues to provide
                  individualized skills training and career development for state employees. Agencies report annually on DOI goals and
                  accomplishments.
                  Objective 1: Continue to amplify opportunities to advance the goals outlined in this framework.
                           Diversity and Inclusion goals have been added to all position descriptions.
                           Diversity and Inclusion efforts have been added to authorities’ Strategic and Operating Plans.
                  Objective 2: Continue to create structures and processes of accountability to increase organizational effectiveness with
                  the Department of Human Resource Management.
                           Human Resources Director is the point of contact for DHRM and is engaged in all aspects of the DOI Plan.
                           Executive Team is involved and instrumental in providing feedback for all initiatives.
                  Objective 3: Continue to provide training and educational workshops available to all employees. **Get with Laura to
                  discuss other information
                           Professional Development Training is currently offered in the classroom and virtually to accommodate
                            employee availability and learning styles.
                           Professional development opportunities are offered at all levels.
                                  Annual Diversity and Inclusion classes are offered on a variety of topics.
                        Agency Goal 1: Access & Success – Recruit and retain a diverse workforce by increasing access to diverse
                        populations for recruiting.
                            Continue efforts described in 2023 accomplishments
                            Continue to grow and improve Summer Internship Program
                            Explore logistics and interest of adding Fall Internship option
                            Utilize recruiting sources that target diverse populations

                        Agency Goal 2: Welcoming & Respectful Culture - Create and sustain a culture that welcomes and
                        embraces diverse opinions, independent thinking, and respectful interactions to deliver optimal results for
                        the organization and its customers.

                        Objective 1: Persist in creating and maintaining a climate that is supportive and respectful and that values
                        and integrates differing perspectives and experiences.
                             Promote VTC Values and encourage employees to “live” our values in their daily work
                             Encourage participation in D&I Committee
                             Facilitate Meet and Greets to allow staff to get to know each other




2024 AGENCY DOI GOALS
                        Objective 2: Continue to provide an environment where conflicts, concerns, and complaints are aired and
                        addressed expeditiously.
                             Continue to review policies with new hires
                             Continue to address complaints or inappropriate behavior promptly

                        Agency Goal 3: State Agency DOI Infrastructure & Training Maintain a plan and infrastructure that
                        continues to provide individualized skills training and career development for state employees. Agencies
                        report annually on DOI goals and accomplishments.

                        Objective 1: Diversity and Inclusion Resources
                             Provide opportunities for staff to get involved in D&I Committee
                             Continue Quarterly Charities Initiatives to engage local community
                             Provide optional D&I trainings on a variety of topics
                             Facilitate D&I events to foster learning among staff
                             Continue to update HR Intranet page with D&I resources

                        Objective 2: Increase Learning and Development Opportunities
                             Partner with Organization Development team to provide relevant professional development
                                opportunities
                             Work with L&D Manager to curate courses in LinkedIn Learning on a wide range of topics applicable
                                to people in various positions and at various levels of experience and responsibility
                             Partner with CommonHealth to provide staff with education and resources for overall health and
                                wellbeing


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