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Diversity At Work Network (DAWN)

The information below is also available as a downloadable/printable leaflet in PDF format (size 120 Kb) What is DAWN (Diversity At Work Network)? The Diversity At Work Network is a unique national project aimed at creating a range of supports for local businesses to create an intercultural environment within their organisation. The project has a particular focus on companies employing migrant workers. The DAWN project is a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce of Ireland, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism. The project is primarily funded by the EU Community Equal Initiative. DAWN Project Initiatives have included: Development of local diversity networks in Cork, Monaghan and South County Dublin to support local business communities to develop diversity strategies Action based research and labour market surveys Diversity at Work, an accred third level diversity training module Diversity at Work Training Program What is the Diversity At Work Training Programme? The training is specifically targeted at companies employing or potentially employing foreign nationals, particularly from outside the European Economic Area. The diversity at work training programme is a tailored training package for local businesses and employers interested in intercultural competence in the workplace. There are two stages in the diversity at Work Training Programme. Stage One: Induction Training This is a two-day training session. The Induction Training focuses on understanding the contextual background and legislative and policy framework in accommodating diversity in the workplace. Contextual Background: What is diversity? Mapping the business case for diversity Facts and Figures on Migration Understanding discrimination and racism Legislative and Policy Framework: Irish Immigration Policy Equality Legislation Stage Two: Tailored Training This is a five-day training package of support, designed by the training consultants to meet the specific training and knowledge gaps identified by companies. The training consultants and the chamber of commerce will engage with local companies to identify these specific training needs. The tailored training package focuses more specifically on potential areas such as: Strategies for developing an intercultural workplace policy Understanding works permit policy Developing an equality policy Implementing Equality Audits Cross cultural communication Addressing Racism in the workplace Who provides the training? The training is provided by the training and resource unit of the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (www.nccri.ie). The National Consultative Committee is an expert body on racism and interculturalism which has provided training extensively to public bodies, government departments, trade unions, academic & educational institutions and has consulted with companies such as Dublin Bus, Eircom and ESB in the development of their equality and diversity strategies. Why should my company participate in the Diversity at Work Training Programme? Accommodating diversity is an important element of good business practice. The Diversity at Work Training Programme offers companies the skills and knowledge to successfully accommodate and embrace diversity by: Raising awareness about the benefits of developing workplace diversity policies with a particular focus on the inclusion of migrant workers Providing practical information on employment issues, in particular in regard to employment permits Giving practical guidance to employers on developing intercultural workplace policy and practices Publications: Managing Diversity in the Workplace: Focus on the Employment of Migrant Workers Download in PDF format - size: 100 Kb NCCRI Diversity At Work Network: Labour Force Survey 2004   Download in PDF format - size: 1.5 Mb For Further information contact your local chambers of commerce: Cork Chamber of Commerce CONTACT: Chris Dorgan Fitzgerald House Summerhill North Cork TEL: 021- 4509044 EMAIL: info@corkchamber.ie Monaghan Chamber of Commerce CONTACT: Joe Herron North Road Monaghan Town County Monaghan TEL: 047-71218 EMAIL: info@crocastps.com South County Dublin Chamber of Commerce CONTACT: Sarah Callaghan Tallaght Business Centre Whitetown Business Park Tallaght Dublin 24 TEL: 01-4622107 EMAIL: business@sdchamber.ie For further information on the DAWN Project contact: Jean Reddan DAWN Project Chamber of Commerce of Ireland 17 Merrion Square Dublin 2 TEL: 00353-1-6612888 FAX: 00353-1-6612811 EMAIL: jean@chambersireland.ie Link: Further information on the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland website: www.chambersireland.ie/index.asp?docID=626