Foundation & Friends Podcast: Championing Investment into DEI Programmes with Tammy Banks from Taye Training

by May 30, 2024Awards alumni, Awareness Raising, City & Guilds initiatives, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Lived Experience, Neurodiversity, Podcasts0 comments

Successful DEI training within organisations can foster innovation and creativity as well as attract and retain top talent.

To explore this topic, host Charmain Bucho, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at City & Guilds, is joined by Taye Training Director, Consultant & Facilitator Tammy Banks. The esteemed author and TED Talks speaker explores how investment in skills opens opportunities for staff in the social care and criminal justice sectors.

Tammy discusses the transformative impact of quality training on individuals and communities, emphasising the importance of embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and fostering partnerships and collaborations.

Key Points Discussed:

  • Embedding DE&I in Training Programs
  • Addressing Training Needs in Social Care and Criminal Justice
  • Partnerships and Collaborations
  • Advice for Increasing Inclusion

Find out more about Taye Training and their programme that was awarded a Princess Royal Training Award in 2023 including a special commendation for their commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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