2021 DivERGe Program Brochure

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DivERGe ERG TRAINING PROGRAM

DivERGe Not just another leadership development program. This Employee Resource Group (ERG) Training Program sets ERG leaders on the path to success by aligning passion and purpose with corporate DEI goals. Drawing on ALPFAs deep expertise in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), a faculty of experienced leaders, and a suite of tools and resources, DivERGe ensures ERG members are equipped with the knowledge and tools to motivate and engage their ERG, delivering impact for their company in employee engagement, retention, development, business innovation, external positioning as a LatinX DEI leader and much more.

Partners Whether your company is exploring launching employee networks or you have a well-established history in this space, DivERGe is built for you. Whether you call your groups Employee Resource Group (ERG), Business Resource Group (BRG), or something else, our program meets employee groups where they are on the maturity curve and help advance your Latinx and DEI goals. DivERGe helps ERGs prioritize and develop actionable plans to impact areas like employee engagement, advancing corporate culture, driving innovation, externalizing LatinX and DEI commitments, recognition and impact, to name a few. Our tailored approach ensures you are positioned for immediate and long-term success.

Participants We are here to provide you with specific and tangible tools to lead your ERG to the next level of maturity. You will walk away with a workbook including your annual plan for your ERG.

Outcomes ERG leaders will walk away with access to a network of Latinx leaders from other organizations, a tailored annual plan, best practices for motivating ERGs, increasing engagement, tools and resources for event planning and fundraising, a guide to planning an impactful heritage month and mentorship and guidance from Fortune 100 CDOs.

Timing Around 10 hours of required synchronous learning and development spread over 5 weeks. Virtual classroom serves as a resource repository and virtual meeting space for the cohort.

Price $1000 per participant

Recognition DivERGe participants will receive a LinkedIn badge upon completion of the program and be recognized at the ALPFA convention.

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AGENDA July 1 – August 3, 2021

Date

Time

Syllabus

7/1/21

4:00-5:30 PM EST

Session 1 The Importance of an ERG that is Vocally Focused on the Hispanic Community

Thursday

Presenter(s) Damian Rivera, CEO, ALPFA Inc. Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

7/8/21

4:00-5:30 PM EST

Thursday

Session 2 How to Structure, Grow and Motivate Your ERG to Increase Engagement Presenter(s) Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

7/15/21

3:00-4:30 PM EST

Thursday

Sesion 3 Creating Impactful Events and Experiences: Tools and Resources for Event Planning and Budgeting Presenter(s) Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

7/22/21

4:00-5:30 PM EST

Thursday

Sesion 4 How to Plan a Heritage Month Presenter(s) Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

7/29/21

3:00-4:30 PM EST

Thursday

Session 5 Designing Your Annual Plan with a Focus on Aligning with Corporate Goals Presenter(s) Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

8/3/21

Tuesday

3:30-4:30 PM EST

Session 6 Maximizing Your Business and Social Advantage by Engaging and Empowering your Latino ERG Presenter(s) Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

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TRAINING PROGRAM WORKSHOPS Session 1 The Importance of an ERG that is Vocally Focused on the Hispanic Community Presenter(s): Damian Rivera, CEO, ALPFA Inc. Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

Session Date Thursday, July 1 • 4:00-5:30 PM EST

Time 90 minutes; 40-60 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minutes of Q&A and workbook activity.

Session Overview: In this session, we will tell the story of Latinx ERGs in the workplace and in the community. We will focus on the Edelman Trust Barometer study that details why the Hispanic community trusts the workplace more than any other news source and how getting ERGs to work with companies synergistically will advance corporate culture and organizational goals to one of inclusion and diversity.

Session 2 How to Structure, Grow and Motivate Your ERG to Increase Engagement

Presenter(s): Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

Session Date Thursday, July 8 • 4:00-5:30 PM EST

Time 90 minutes; 40-60 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minutes of Q&A and workbook activity.

Session Overview: Engaged ERG members are the key to driving cultural and organizational impact. In this session we will focus on how to structure a sustainable ERG and leadership team and how to motivate your ERG members by evaluating best practices and suggesting new approaches. We will discuss the benefits of having your ERG be a welcomed part of your members’ career journey including driving new initiatives and increased networking opportunities.

Damian Rivera CEO, ALPFA Inc.

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TRAINING PROGRAM WORKSHOPS Session 3 Creating Impactful Events and Experiences: Tools and Resources for Event Planning and Budgeting Presenter(s): Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

Session Date Thursday, July 15 • 3:00-4:30 PM EST

Time 90 minutes; 40-60 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minutes of Q&A and workbook activity.

Session Overview: In this session, we will focus on streamlining events and making them easy to execute. We will provide event checklists, budget sheets, must haves and extras to ensure a positive ROI. We will discuss ERG fundraising, reasons to fundraise, causes, and partnerships.

Session 4 How to plan a Heritage Month Event Presenter(s): Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

Session Date Thursday, July 22 • 4:00-5:30 PM EST

Time 90 minutes; 40-60 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minutes of Q&A and workbook activity.

Session Overview: Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to educate and engage all employees in your organization. It is important to make sure your ERG gets it right by engaging Hispanic executives and building synergy between organizational goals and the Latinx community.

Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty ALPFA Inc.

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TRAINING PROGRAM WORKSHOPS Session 5 Designing your Annual Plan with a Focus on Aligning with Corporate Goals Presenter(s): Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

Session Date Thursday, July 29 • 3:00-4:30 PM EST

Time 90 minutes; 40-60 minute presentation followed by 20-30 minutes of interactive activity and engagement by CDO’s.

Session Overview: Mentored by CDOs and CHROs, you will develop an annual plan for your ERG in this working session.

You will walk away with a concrete written annual plan based on your company I&D goals.

Session 6 Maximizing Your Business and Social Advantage by Engaging and Empowering your Latino ERG Presenter(s): Cristina Candia Lopez Distinguished Faculty, ALPFA Inc.

Session Date Tuesday, August 3 • 3:30-4:30 PM EST

Time 60 minutes Session Overview: In this panel discussion that will take place at National Convention, we will discuss the Importance of a Hispanic ERG and what having an engaged Hispanic ERG means for Employers, Employees and Communities.

Fernando Rosario President, Exeqpath

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