NPower Canada’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
NPower Canada’s culture is driven by the diversity of our communities which are represented through our job-seekers, staff, volunteers, and partners.
We strive to be an inclusive, equitable and diverse organization that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the identities and experiences of all. We are committed to:
- Creating a workforce representative of the communities and populations we serve
- Breaking barriers in tech through providing free in-demand digital and professional skills training, and connections to career opportunities
- Advancing conversations about representation in tech through partnerships and thought leadership
On an ongoing basis, we work with our Board of Directors and Leadership teams to make concrete, tangible change. We are committed to the following actions:
- Continuing to diversify our Board of Directors and our staff through hiring and retention practices, compensation structures, leadership development, and succession planning policies.
- Offering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) coaching and guidance to NPower Canada employers interested in recruiting, retaining and growing talent from our diverse pool of graduates to help ensure that our alumni are safe, supported and thriving at work.
- Creating space for job-seekers and staff to share, honour and learn from each other’s lived experiences, facilitating empathy, mutual respect and allyship, and open dialogue.
- Implementing anti-oppression training for staff, including specific training for combatting racism, and advancing Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
- Frequently and regularly reporting on concrete progress towards achieving equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) goals; agreeing to be held accountable by sharing findings with internal and external stakeholders.
We are the communities we serve, and equity, diversity and inclusion stand at the forefront of our work. We thank our stakeholders for their participation and feedback in our equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
For questions about NPower Canada’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, please email [email protected].