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1.3.3 . Disrupt employment patterns relying on a ‘ feeder model ’ that consistently pulls candidates from the elite institutions and universities . Target local community colleges , trade schools , training programs , re-entry programs , public high schools , etc .
2021 Develop recruitment process to ensure increased BIPOC participation .
Staff time : Low
Indicators Status Lead Priority Lift Impact
Trend numbers and source of participants .
Trend numbers of outreach to all universities and colleges by classification and those hired .
In progress
Internship manager
Level 1 Easy High
HIRING AND RECRUITMENT

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Expand the outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as continuing to participate in Project Pull for high school students .
Internship / fellowship candidate pool is increasingly more diverse and referred from a variety of sources .
1.3.4 . Include opportunities for interns and apprentices to expand staff knowledge regarding diversity , equity and inclusion .
Learn from the experiences and perspectives of current Public Works staff who were once interns and apprentices .
2021 Develop policies regarding internships / fellowships to support including interns / fellows in organizational culture .
Staff time : Low
Track and trend number of opportunities during internship / fellowship .
Track impact of exit interviews on program .
In progress
Internship manager , apprenticeship manager
Level 1 Easy Moderate
Do exit interviews with interns and apprenticeships , particularly tracking experiences of BIPOC . Use feedback to improve program .
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