Multicultural training is a service that people need today. The Jelani Institute of Austin offers a workshop in multicultural communication that makes a positive difference. The workshop uniquely meets the individual's needs along a range of skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Engaging in a cultural competency workshop strengthens leadership and organizational effectiveness and thereby promotes equity, innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity.

Program Details

Register Now! Space is limited.

Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Sold Out

Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Completed

Saturday, August 16, 2008 - Register Here

(Continuing Education Units available for Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education/Teaching)

Cost

• $150.00 Professionals - Early Registration
• $50.00 Students - Early Registration
• $175.00 Professionals - Regular Registration Online
• $100 Students - Regular Registration Online

• Feeling that the multicultural training is a waste of time, resources, and energy
• Receiving an opportunity without learning about themselves or their team
• Overestimating cultural competency after receiving training experience
• Experiencing the training as "nice" with little or no plan for next steps
• Sensing overwhelming uncertainty or guilt about role in creating change
• Leaving more disinterested and avoidant in developing cultural sensitivity

Overcoming Challenges

• Use a reliable, research-based measure
• Provide information about practical ways to develop greater cultural competence
• Implement specific interventions & engaging activities
• Offer tools to create the kind of change valued
• Walk away feeling more competent and confident
• Assess & understand strengths & learning goals
• Take educated risks in developing cultural bridges
• Avoid generalized interventions
• Focus on team or individual needs