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  Preventing employment discrimination from occurring in the federal workplace is preferable to trying to deal with the consequences of discrimination. EEOC is committed to providing training and technical assistance, outreach and educational programs to assist employers, employees and stakeholder groups understand and prevent discrimination. We believe that discrimination can be averted if federal agencies and their employees know their legal rights and responsibilities. EEOC can help you meet the goal of making your federal agency a Model Agency.No-Cost Federal OutreachEEOC representatives are available, on a limited basis, to make presentations and participate in meetings with federal employees and employers, and their representative groups. For information on No-Cost Federal Outreach, please send an email to FederalTrainingandOutreach@eeoc.gov. You may also contact one of the EEOC Outreach Program Coordinators in an EEOC field office.Fee-Based Federal TrainingEEOC provides a variety of training programs geared specifically for the federal sector. We provide an extensive training curriculum, through the EEOC Training Institute, as well as customized training, to meet particular needs. Our EEOC Training Institute classes address issues important in the federal workplace, and are offered throughout the year in varying locations. Additionally, all of our standardized courses can be delivered on-site at your work place.If our catalog of courses does not exactly meet your needs, we can custom design a course to meet your specific needs. For further information on this option, or for any questions generally, please send an email to FederalTrainingandOutreach@eeoc.gov. Please include in your email information on the topics you wish to have covered in your training, as well as your time frame, location for the training, and a point of contact. A member of the Federal Training & Outreach Division will be in touch with you after receipt.Education ConsortiumThe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) EEO Education Consortium (EdCon) is a nationally recognized professional network of equal employment opportunity (EEO) practitioners that provides professional development across the EEO spectrum. EdCon provides innovative EEO and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs. EdCon also forms collaborative interagency partnerships to develop and share leading practices, resulting in a more inclusive and equitable workforce. For more information on the Education Consortium, please visit our page EEOC EdCon | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionFederal ConferencesThe EXCEL Conference - Examining Conflicts in Employment LawsEXCEL is the premier Federal training conference for EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys and ADR specialists. Sponsored by EEOC, this conference brings you training in topics from ADR to MD-715, and much, much more! Information about this year's EXCEL Conference will be made available on the EEOC Training Institute website.EEOC Executive Leadership ConferenceThe ELC is designed to meet the professional development needs of senior leaders in the EEO field. The ELC was developed by the EEOC to help ensure EEO leaders have the leadership skills necessary to meet the challenges of their profession. Training offered at the ELC addresses leadership competencies, personal development, and other topics vital to the success of current and future executives.This conference is designed for senior EEO officials from federal, state and local governments, EEO executives from the private sector, and those who seek to move into senior positions.  HR executives who have significant responsibilities in managing and implementing an EEO program are also encouraged to attend.  Conference registration is limited to the GS-14 and above population, and equivalents.You may also be interested in training or outreach for the private sector, state government, or local government.
      
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