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For
nearly two decades, the United States has seen dramatic changes in the fabric of our
workplace. An increasing percentage of our work force is now comprised of women,
minorities, and immigrants. As the workplace and marketplace continue to change,
more and more companies are educating their employees about cultural diversity
awareness. An understanding of the issues that arise due to differences between
gender, age, religion, lifestyle, beliefs, sexual orientation, physical capabilities and culture
is needed to bring out the best in all of us. The creativity, flexibility and
commitment gained from our interactions with other cultures and peoples will empower
us all.
The workplace
is changing, and we are called to strengthen the fabric of our organizations and
of our lives by "Sharing Diversity(TM)." The MultiCultural Development Center
(MCDC) is a leader in the area of education regarding cultural diversity. Formerly
called the Minnesota Cultural Diversity Center, the change in name signals a new
global direction for MCDC. As a leader in raising diversity awareness and serving
as a catalyst to advance diversity-related issues in Twin Cities workplaces and
communities, both the executive leadership and board of directors
of MCDC recognized the need to extend the organization's reach beyond its local
boundaries. Thus a change was made in the name as well as the mission statement.
MCDC's mission is to promote cultural understanding and inclusiveness to enhance
workplace performance and community relationships. Through its many programs,
thousands of participants gain new understanding and knowledge regarding the many
people and cultures that make up the world in which we live. The
goal of MCDC is to help build a culture where the attitudes and actions
of people foster mutual respect so that people of all backgrounds can fully participate
in the workplace as well as in the community.
info@mcdc.org
ph. 952.881.6090
fax 952.887.6099
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