The Department of Human Resources Learning and Development group is supporting King County's efforts to build a racially diverse workforce and workplace at all levels with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advance a pro-equity racially just workplace and community.

• Equity, Racial and Social Justice Fundamentals - A Journey Through Socialization: Understanding socialization is a foundational component to recognizing the impact and importance of racial and social justice; it reveals how societal influences shape our beliefs, behaviors and identities, uncovers systemic biases, and empowers us to build inclusive communities to cultivate an environment where everyone belongs. Eligible for 2.75 SHRM PDCs. Offered once a month, Enroll here.
• Building Gender Inclusive Spaces: Exploring the Intersection of Race and LGBTQ+ Identities, participants will learn foundational knowledge of gender and sexuality and best practices to support a gender diverse workforce, with a focus on the intersection of race and LGBTQ+ identities. Eligible for 2.75 SHRM PDCs. Offered once a quarter. Enroll here.
• Building Gender Inclusive Spaces - For Managers & Supervisors: Exploring the intersection of race and LGBTQ+ Identities, managers and supervisors will learn foundational knowledge of gender terminology and history and to understand their role in using best practices for an inclusive workplace to support a gender diverse workforce. Eligible for 2.75 SHRM PDCs. Offered once a quarter. Enroll here.
• Equity and Leadership: Created in partnership with the Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice, Equity and Leadership is designed to support participants’ ability to recognize the role that race and racism have on disparities in our workforce and to understand the responsibility for people leaders to create racially equitable work environments for their teams. This course is part of the Equity, Racial and Social Justice training series, as well as Leading the Way training series. Eligible for 3.75 SHRM PDCs. Offered every other month. Enroll here.

Questions? Email us: kctraining@kingcounty.gov