Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage: Inclusion and Allyship

Code: EE-FI-07

Half-day – 3hrs (1 x break)

Either on-site or virtual

Course Overview

Race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage can shape how individuals experience the workplace, influencing opportunities, belonging, and career progression. This course explores how race and ethnicity intersect with workplace culture, systems, and behaviours, particularly within engineering and technical sectors. Participants will develop an understanding of key concepts relating to race and ethnicity, examine common barriers faced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and explore how inclusive practices can support more equitable workplaces. The course also encourages reflection on individual perspectives and the role colleagues and leaders can play in fostering respectful, inclusive organisational cultures.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe key concepts and terminology relating to race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage in the workplace.
Explain how race and ethnicity can influence workplace experiences, opportunities, and career progression.
Identify barriers that individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds may encounter in recruitment, retention, and advancement.
Analyse how workplace culture, behaviours, and organisational practices can impact inclusion and belonging.
Evaluate practical actions individuals can take to act as allies and support more inclusive and equitable workplace environments.”