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REPEATED | Why A Good Job Alone Won’t Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Wednesday 10/21/2020 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM   Add to calendar
Intended Audience: Experienced
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn how employers can positively impact the racial wealth gap to develop future top talent. 

While broad inequality tied to American wealth and income distribution is striking, scholars have been focusing their attention on group-based inequality, such as inequality across racial groups. This session provides a closer look at how systemic racism has contributed to the racial group-based wealth gap in the U.S. Attendees will explore how employers can positively impact the racial wealth gap to develop future top talent.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Learn the scope of the racial wealth gap.
  • Explore a brief history of some of the causes of the racial wealth gap.
  • Learn why employers should help close the racial wealth gap.
  • Learn how employers can help close the racial wealth gap.
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Presenter:
Claudia Schabel, President,
Schabel Solutions, Inc.