SEIA is also participat- This is why the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) ing in the program to ensure the organization is ‘walking the created the DEIJ Certification Program. [...] As the program enters its third year, it’s important to reflect We also opened the program to non-members and expanded on how these programs are working and what kind of impact our module offerings to better meet the needs of our indus- they’re having on the companies that participate. [...] als and in collaboration with stakeholder groups, cover topics such as improving hiring, promotion, and other SEIA is deeply committed to DEIJ and is striving for the practices to remove bias and improve workplace culture solar and storage industry to reflect the diversity of the and inclusivity. [...] All companies participating in the program are required to complete the following to earn Bronze certification: • DEIJ Certification Program Introduction • Company Statement About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statements and Policies • Participate in the Solar Census and Diversity Study • Your Commitment to Action 29 companies completed these module. [...] ADDITION OF NEW MODULES The following modules were added in 2023: • Mentorship in the Workplace • LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace • Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Military Veterans and Spouses • Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Trades LOOKING FORWARD TO 2024 • Auditing and updating our modules • Welcoming new participants • Seeing more companies advance to new levels of certification • Collab.
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