Ramadan
2022-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-04-02 UTC | PA
The first day of Islam’s sacred month in which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dusk until dawn

World Autism Awareness Day
2022-04-02 | PA
A day that seeks to improve the lives of those who suffer from autism
Visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day for more information.

YWCA Stand Against Racism Challenge
2022-04-04 - 2022-05-02 | PA
The first official Stand Against Racism Challenge launches Monday, April 4th. With all new content and challenge material, you won’t want to miss this! Once you register, you will receive each of the 21 daily challenges (Monday through Friday) beginning April 4th through May 2nd. You will also be invited to join the Stand Against Racism Facebook discussion group to continue meaningful conversations with others participating in the Challenge.
Click here for more information:
https://www.ywcaallentown.org/21-day-challenge/

Mindfulness for DEI Practitioners and Leaders
2022-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Apr 4, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This session will help provide practitioners with tangible tools to help make their days a little lighter. Participants will learn several techniques that will help them to pause before / after meetings or whenever a stressful moment arrives, an essential tool to build relationships and the science behind mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety.
Register in advance for this virtual session meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-GopzMoH9AmaLuAhNuglpkWv-xkiNXa
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Passover
2022-04-15 | PA
Start of Jewish holiday honoring the freeing of Israeli slaves

Easter
2022-04-17 | PA
Most important holy day in the Christian faith, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus following his death

Gathering of Nations
2022-04-21 - 2022-04-23 | PA
A time when more than 500 Native tribes meet and celebrate various traditions and cultures

Recruiting & Retaining Neurodivergent Talent
2022-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Registration Required. We live in a diverse society and successful organizations are increasingly recognizing the benefits it can bring. Embracing and supporting diversity, including neurodiversity, can help organizations reach and attract staff from a wider talent pool, with new ways of thinking and problem-solving emerging as a result.
Join this webinar to hear from a panel of leading inclusion experts. They’ll discuss the importance and value of recruiting and retaining neurodivergent talent, and how to do it.
Listen as they take a deep dive into their own organizations’ DE&I journeys and share best practice alongside practical thoughts and solutions that can be used by D&I Specialists, HR professionals and business leaders to pursue the goal of increasing disability confidence in the workplace.

LINC DEI ROUNDTABLE: Understanding and Dismantling Systemic Racism
2022-04-29 08:00 - 09:30 | PA
LINC’s DEI Roundtables create a safe space for tough topics to be presented and for engaging and honest conversations on relevant DEI topics among Lehigh Valley employers. Join us for a panel style discussion guided by industry professionals about the importance of being able to identify and name cultural norms and standards you want to see vs. those you don’t as a first step to making room for truly multi-cultural organizations and communities.
When: Apr 29, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-GhrDkqE9ScRmP4ancX662XHbu1_S0y
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mental Health Awareness Month
2022-05-01 | PA
Mental Health Awareness Month: recognizes the impact of mental illness on families and communities, and raises awareness for those living with mental and behavioral issues
For more information visit: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

Older Americans Month
2022-05-01 | PA
Celebrates the contributions of older Americans in the country
For more information/resources visit: https://acl.gov/oam/2022/older-americans-month-2022

Jewish American Heritage Month
2022-05-01 | PA
Jewish American Heritage Month: Honors the history of American Jews and their accomplishments
For more information visit: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/jewish-american-heritage-month-may/

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2022-05-01 | PA
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Honors and pays tribute to these people and their contributions to society
For more information and resources visit: https://fapac.org/AAPI-Resources

Webinar: Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose
2022-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join the Shared Value Initiative and FSG for a conversation about Centering Equity in Corporate Purpose – a new guide with recommendations to help companies transform strategy to deliver more equitable outcomes.
During this event we will share five key practices for developing strategy through an equity lens, as well as a set of enabling conditions that allow the practices to flourish and lay a foundation for a more inclusive organization.
You’ll hear from:

Nikhil Bumb – Director, FSG
Shané Harris – Vice President of Social Responsibility and Partnerships, Prudential Financial
Mark Kramer – Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School and Co-founder, Shared Value Initiative
Patrice Matchaba, M.D. – President Novartis US Foundation
Bobbi Silten – Managing Director, Shared Value Initiative
Dane Smith – Managing Director, FSG

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (LGBTQ+)
2022-05-17 | PA
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (LGBTQ+) raises awareness for LGBTQ+ rights
For more information/resources visit: https://may17.org/

Webinar: Accessible Procurement: An Essential Element of Disability Inclusion on GAAD and Every Day
2022-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Registration Required. Join Disability:IN and corporate partners for a Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) webinar on accessible procurement. A corporate commitment to a disability diverse and inclusive workforce requires that digital products and content be fully usable by a company’s employees and job applicants with disabilities. Accessible procurement is key to that commitment. Join our panel of corporate leaders as we explore best practices and challenges to ensuring that purchased workplace technology is accessible and usable by everyone. Whether your organization has a developed program, has never thought about accessible procurement, or falls somewhere in between, this webinar will offer valuable information for procurement, accessibility, legal, and diversity and inclusion teams and others.

Mental Health Self-Care Workshop
2022-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
According to a recent study, 86% of employers said mental health, stress and burnout were a priority in 2022; however, 49% had not formally articulated a wellbeing strategy for their workforce. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, join us for an engaging and interactive session with Exude’s Chief Wellbeing Officer, Karla Chin, designed to provide participants with the opportunity to increase awareness of personal self-care needs and strategies for increasing total well-being

HISPANIC BUSINESS EXPO PRESENTED BY THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2022-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley presents Hispanic Business Expo, taking place on Tuesday May 24th, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Moravian University 1107 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business through networking, community outreach, referrals, and brand awareness. The expo will provide opportunities to meet influential Hispanic leaders and potential clients from our all over the Lehigh Valley and our Hispanic Chamber Members!

Lehigh Valley Women's Summit 2022
2022-06-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Crest College
LIVE EVENT SOLD OUT
The Women’s Business Council of the Chamber, Cedar Crest College, and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley present the Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit on Thursday, June 8!
REGISTRATION: ONLY VIRTUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE – $25

Humanity Rising: Expanding Cultural Intelligence in the Workplace
2022-06-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Lehigh Valley Hotel and Conference Center, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
The Lehigh Valley Society for Human Resources Management hosts Andrea Swinton in a new and innovative conversation on how to expand your capacity to relate to employees through these demands. hosts an in-person event. HR demands today are rapidly changing in order to keep up with a world of dynamic societal movement. This session is about becoming inclusive, and we will begin by examining what inclusion really is—though it has become an HR buzzword, we will look at the broad spectrum of differences that require attention in order to maintain equitable employee practices.

In this session, we will work on developing our awareness of said differences in order to build inclusive relationships and to notice when inclusion is not working, thus eroding employee cohesion.
Register by June 10, 2022.

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Celebrates Pride Night
2022-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Coca-Cola Park
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is proud to partner with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for their annual Pride Night on Tuesday, June 21, when the team plays the Norfolk Tides at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The game starts at 7:05 p.m.
The IronPigs are offering a special Pride Night package through Tuesday, June 7. The package includes a discounted game ticket and a Pride Night shirt for $22.50. The package can only be purchased by visiting bit.ly/IronPigsPride22.

Let's Talk... Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging - Critical Race Theory
2022-06-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
About this event

If you have no idea what this is… this conversation is for you…

If you “feel some kind of way” when you hear CRT…this conversation is for you

If you have heard about it, but not really sure what it is…this conversation is for you.

Advancing Diversity Equity and Inclusion
2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual/Online
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) – Mid-Atlantic Region
The OFCCP enforces the nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations of federal contractors and subcontractors. It is unlawful for those doing business with the federal government to discriminate against applicants and workers based on their disability status.
Please join OFCCP as we host this virtual event for Individuals with Disabilities. Learn about what is required under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Outreach and Positive Recruitment, Self-Identification, and Utilization Goals.

LINC DEI ROUNDTABLE
2022-07-29 08:00 - 09:30 | PA
LINC’s DEI Roundtables create a safe space for tough topics to be presented and for engaging and honest conversations on relevant DEI topics between Lehigh Valley employers and educators to occur.

LINC DEI Roundtable
2022-08-10 08:00 - 09:30 | PA

Notations: Nikole Hannah-Jones
2022-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
Hannah-Jones is the creator and lead writer of The New York Times‘ major multimedia initiative, The 1619 Project. Named for the year the first enslaved Africans arrived in America, the project features an ongoing series of essays and art on the relationship between slavery and everything from social infrastructure and segregation, to music and sugar—all by Black American authors, activists, journalists and more. Named a MacArthur Genius, she’s won a Peabody, a Polk, and a National Magazine Award for her story on choosing a school for her daughter in a segregated city.
Supported by Ann Neitzel Endowment Fund for Poetry and Creative Writing
NOTE: This event was rescheduled from February 2022.
Presented by Lehigh University Creative Writing Program, Visiting Lecturers Committee and Zoellner Arts Center with support from an Anonymous Donor.

HCI Webinar_ Talent Acquisition Transformation
2022-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The pandemic, labor shortage, and remote work have dramatically changed the landscape of talent acquisition. Organizations have adapted and adjusted their priorities, processes, and budgets with limited resources. And, while different regions and different sectors face new realities in recruiting talent, every organization is going through some type of transformation. Additionally, the talent acquisition technology landscape has shifted over the past year. Companies are rethinking their strategies and technology options with a focus on efficiency, quality, and experience. This presentation will explore the key trends that companies should consider as they prepare for talent acquisition transformation and the state of talent acquisition technology.

WOMEN UNITED SUMMER SOCIAL
2022-08-16 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Please join the United Way Lehigh Valley for the Women United Summer Social! This stylish, friend-raising event will bring current and prospective Women United members to connect, network and share ideas to build a brighter future for women, children and families in the Greater Lehigh Valley.

Recruiting Essentials for a Diverse Talent Pipeline
2022-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
In this webinar, we’ll help you kick start your diversity outreach and save you valuable time by providing you with the “must-have” resources that are essential to any recruiter’s outreach strategy. We’ll show you the variety of options that you have – from government workforce agencies to non-government community-based organizations – who are present in every major city across the country who provide job placement, career search, job training, and job coaching services to individuals with disabilities, veterans, minorities, women, the LGBTQ population, older workers, and other protected classes, that you can partner with to refer qualified candidates to you and amplify your diversity recruiting efforts. We’ll also discuss little-known workforce programs to incentivize employers to hire targeted populations, and help you secure buy-in from your management team.
