DEI Myths & Realities in the Construction Industry (Webinar)
DEI Myths & Realities in the Construction Industry (Webinar)
About
***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT; SCHEDULED TIME IS 8:00 - 9:00 AM PST*** Join us for our January chapter meeting! Simeon O. Terry, Vice President of Diversity Affairs for Austin Commercial, will join us virtually to discuss DEI programs as they relate to the construction industry. This presentation will tackles common misconceptions such as the belief that DEI Programs only benefit minorities, requires hiring less qualified candidates, or that training alone solves DEI challenges. We’ll debunk these myths and explore why DEI is critical for the construction industry. He will also highlight the difference between compliance and genuine commitment to DEI programs.
Speakers
Simeon O. Terry, MBA, MCA
Austin Commercial
Simeon is the Vice President of Diversity Affairs for Austin Commercial and has been in the construction industry over 35 years and has managed diversity programs over 25 years. In his current role as Vice President, Mr. Terry oversees the companies Diversity and Inclusion program both internally and externally. This includes overseeing the cultural competency education, diversity compliance, affirmative action, recruiting/hiring, mentoring and business procurement diversity. In addition, developing and implementing strategic strategies that will maximize inclusion in the workforce diversity workspace as well as in the supplier diversity workspace.