It’s never enough to simply recognize the importance and value of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) for an organization. It is critical that a commitment to DEI include implementation of an action-oriented approach for achieving diversity, equity and inclusivity. That’s why the Maryland Tech Council’s (MTC) Technology Inclusivity Initiative (TI2) Steering Committee developed a DEI in Action Pledge through which organizations are invited to join MTC in the commitment to advance DEI by taking the Pledge.
Since releasing the DEI in Action Pledge in 2021, organizations of varying sizes across a variety of industry sectors, have taken the Pledge. As part of “taking the Pledge,” each organization indicates three action items they will undertake to advance DEI. Every organization that has taken the Pledge indicated they would appreciate help from the Maryland Tech Council in accomplishing their three selected DEI action items. In response to those requests, MTC is hosting its first DEI in Action Pledge Makers Coffee & Conversation program.
For this informal program, Pledge Makers will be joined by two professionals with experience in helping organizations on their DEI journey, one with strategy and tool development expertise, the other with HR-specific expertise. The forum is designed to connect each Pledge Maker with other individuals and organizations committed to advancing DEI and to hear experiences and discover tips and tools for use in advancing DEI within their own organization from two DEI thought-leaders and practitioners.
There is no cost to attend this Pledge Makers program, but attendance is limited to team members from Pledge Maker organizations. Not sure if your company is a Pledge Maker? View the Pledge Makers’ logos at the bottom of this page. To review and take the Pledge for your organization, click here.
About Our Guest DEI Specialists:
The DEI in Action Pledge is part of the Maryland Tech Council’s Technology Inclusivity initiative (TI2). TI2 aims to advance diversity, equity and inclusivity in Maryland’s tech-based industries and fuel socioeconomic advancement via technology for underrepresented and underestimated groups.
Maryland Innovation Center
6751 Columbia Gateway Dr Suite 300, Columbia, MD
Cost: $0 but attendance is limited to team members from Pledge Maker organizations.
Not sure if your company is a Pledge Maker? View the Pledge Makers’ logos at the bottom of this page.
To review and take the Pledge for your organization, click here.
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