Talk focuses on workforce diversity

KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University's Real Talk Diversity Series continues this fall with a candid discussion about the challenges and successes of the professional job search for minority groups.

Tim Terrentine, president of the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, will speak from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Multicultural Center in the Adrian Trimpe Building. Refreshments will be provided.

The establishment of a diverse workforce is often marketed as the focus of many corporations and organizations.

A two-time WMU alumnus, vice president for Southwest Michigan First and trustee on the Board of Directors at WMU School of Medicine, Terrentine will discuss how individuals who identify as being part of an underrepresented group best prepare themselves to be competitive and win a place in the job market. This includes best practices regarding professional development, networking and cultivating leadership skills.

For more information, contact Tiffany White at @email or (269) 387-6327.

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