##  [Intercultural Competency Workshop (Virtual/In-Person)](/event/intercultural-competency-workshop-virtualin-person) 

####  Dates 

May 03, 2023 11:30:am - May 03, 2023 1:00:pm

May 17, 2023 11:30:am - May 17, 2023 1:00:pm

May 31, 2023 11:30:am - May 31, 2023 1:00:pm

 

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**Module 1 - Virtual**

***Workshop: Introduction to Intercultural Competency***

Date: April 17, 2023

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

The Introduction to Intercultural Competency Module 1 virtual workshop will explore the dimensions of culture, the stages of intercultural learning, and the foundational concepts.

Here is an overview of the module:

- Defining culture
- Intercultural competency
- Values and interpretations
- Generalizations and stereotypes
- Unconscious bias, intersectionality and microaggressions

**Module 2 - Virtual**

***Workshop: Intercultural Communication***

Date: May 3, 2023

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

The Intercultural Communication virtual workshop will explore the types of communication including verbal and nonverbal, how to effectively engage in cross-cultural situations, and communication patterns, processes, and codes.

Here is an overview of the module:

- Defining intercultural communication
- High vs low context communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Slang or jargon

**Module 3 - Virtual**

***Workshop: The Power Dynamics and Systemic Discrimination***

Date: May 17, 2023

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

The Power Dynamics and Systemic Discrimination virtual workshop will explore the power imbalances and the barriers that exist within a society that undermine opportunities.

Here is an overview of the module:

- Power and privilege
- Cultural orientations
- Workplace and discrimination

**Module 4 - In-Person**

***Workshop: Inclusive Best Practices***

Date: May 31, 2023

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am (Doors open at 8:00am)

The Inclusive Best Practices in-person workshop will explore best practice standards when developing job postings, how to conduct interviews, how to establish a company culture, and more.

Here is an overview of the module:

- Job postings
- Interviewing
- Onboarding and integration
- Workplace retention
- Offboarding

The Intercultural Competency Workshop modules 1-4 (virtual/in-person) workshop is presented by Will Imploy, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, and the Community Attraction & Promotion division of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. When you register and attend all 4 modules you will receive a certificate of completion.

The Inclusive Best Practices module 4 in-person workshop will be held on **May 31 from 8:30am - 10:30pm at Studio One - Chatham Cultural Centre at 75 William Street N, Chatham Ontario.**

You will receive a calendar invitation 1 week prior to the date of each module. For questions, please reach out to LivingCK@chatham-kent.ca.

***Learn more about the supporting organizations here:***

**Community Attraction & Promotion - LivingCK:**

- [www.livingck.ca/careerexpo](https://www.livingck.ca/careerexpo)
- [www.facebook.com/livingck](https://www.facebook.com/livingck)
- [www.instagram.com/livingchathamkent](https://www.instagram.com/livingchathamkent)
- [www.linkedin.com/livingck](https://www.linkedin.com/livingck)

**Will Imploy**

- [https://willemployment.ca](https://willemployment.ca/)



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