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St. Louis Civil Rights Enforcement Agency To Host Equal Employment Opportunity Conference

The City of St. Louis Civil Rights Enforcement Agency will be holding an Equal Employment Opportunity Conference titled, "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion," on Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 5, 2018 at the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

The conference will provide individuals, for-profit businesses, and not-for-profit organizations with information regarding legal issues, company culture, and best practices for interacting with an increasingly diverse population.

Thursday morning will feature an address by LaShana Lewis and presentation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The afternoon focus will be on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce with Melanie Moore (HR Director at Monsanto), and Company Handbook must haves in 2018 with Andrew Metcalf, (Attorney, Ogletree Deakins).

Friday's panel discussions will include the U.S. Office of Probation, Center for Women in Transition, Concordance Academy, Easter Seals Midwest, and St. Louis’ Personnel Department and Office on the Disabled.

A Friday wrap up session will discuss how to put knowledge into action.

The cost of the conference, which includes lunch and refreshments, is $35.00. For more information, please call (314)622-3301 or email crea@stlouis-mo.gov.

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