Grant advances DEI training in the workplace

Santita Prather, SkyPoint Federal Credit Union

When Jim Norris first learned about an in-depth diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training opportunity, he immediately knew SkyPoint Federal Credit Union had to participate.

“I wanted to do more than just write a statement of commitment to DEI,” says Norris, CEO of the $188 million asset credit union in Germantown, Md. “I wanted something transformational that would impact our day-to-day culture.”

SkyPoint Federal was first credit union to register for the course, which was presented through the Maryland & DC Credit Union Association and Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies.

The certificate program consists of lectures, class discussions, case studies, and hands-on projects that require interaction and collaboration among participants.

 

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