I-WE Goal – Reduce disparities and raise awareness of diversity, inclusion, value, and equity in the workplace by creating a designation to recognize participating employers.
What is the Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) designation?
I-WE designation is the application process and “stamp of approval” for employers to become certified which indicates to the public they are inclusive with their workplace practices.
If interested in pursuing the I-WE designation, please complete the interest form by clicking the get started button below.
The I-WE designation was originally established by the Regional Workforce Alliance of Northwest Minnesota to support and recognize inclusive employers.
Criteria for I-WE designation
1) Express a commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace in their organization’s stated mission, values, or policies
2) Assess how diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) influence their work / culture
3) Provide diversity, equity & inclusion education for staff & leadership
4) Allocate resources to support and sustain an inclusive and equitable workplace and/or community
The Community Inclusion Council (CIC), a group of local experts in the DEI field, will review the interest applications. Virtual or in-person consultations will be scheduled to review the application and guide you through the process. Click here for a link to the scoring rubric definitions that are used to evaluate the designation application.