U--Diversity Training

NAICS Code: 611430 The Region 4 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to issue a sole source requirement to R. Thomas Consulting and Training for follow-on diversity training for EPA Managers/Supervisors and staff. There will be 3 - one day sessions for approximately 62 Managers/Supervisors. These interactive seminars will help attendees gain a broader and better understanding of diversity and diversity dynamics; gain insight into the approaches the organization can take toward workforce diversity; recognize what makes up an effective diversity respondent, diversity maturity and diversity skills; assess their overall level of diversity maturity and identified areas of opportunity; and gain experience working with the diversity skill framework to better deal with diversity tension in the workplace. In addition, there will be 19 - one day training sessions for approximately 475 staff employees. These interactive seminars will help attendees gain a broader and better understanding of diversity; look at the value of their core identities through the use of an awareness wheel; review how their own beliefs impact their experience in the workplace; gain insight into the characteristics of the diversity mature individual; and explore a diversity skills framwork to better deal with diversity tension in the workplace. The period of performance for the training sessions will be approximately 2-4 months. Point of Contact, Deborah K. Davidson, Contracting Officer, phone (404) 562-8373