PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide managers and supervisors with a basic understanding of EEO laws and regulations as well as their responsibilities with respect to EEO, affirmative employment and managing diversity.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
After the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of EEO law and theories of discrimination;
- Understand the 1614 regulations and federal sector EEO process;
- Recognize ways to avoid decision-making which will lead to the filing of a discrimination complaint;
- Get a better understanding of the benefits of ADR;
- Become aware of their obligations under the Rehabilitation Act;
- Describe management’s responsibilities with respect to affirmative employment and managing diversity
DATES:
Aug. 22-23, 2012
8:30am-4:30pm
U.S. DHS/FEMA
500 C Street, SW 6th Floor Red Room
Washington, DC
Notes: Contact Person on Site Doug Goudy (202) 646-4291
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This program is intended for FEMA permanent, full-time managers and supervisors. CORE and temporary full-time employees are welcome on a space available basis.
The program is particularly beneficial for, but not limited to, employees in the following positions:
- Telecommunication Specialist
- Program Specialist
- Disaster Assistance
- Disaster Operations
- HR Personnel
- Contract Specialist
- IT Specialist
- Financial Management Specialist
- Logistics Management Specialist
Cost:
There is no cost for the training; however, the sending organization is responsible for any and all travel costs associated with this training.
Applications:
- Interested employees must complete and submit a FEMA Form 119-25-1 to Course Manager, Kenya McCoykenya.mccoy@dhs.gov by email.
- Regional applications must be submitted through the Regional Training Manager.
- Incorrect or incomplete forms will be returned.
- Enrollment is limited.
- Applicants with special needs should contact the Course Managers to arrange/discuss specific requirements.
Course Manager:
Kenya S. McCoy
Telephone: 202-212-2016