 Event Updates
 Community of Practice
Community of Practice is open to ALL Washingtonians.
Community of Practice is hosted monthly on the last Tuesday of every month from 11 am – 12:30 pm PT. Our next session will be on April 29th, 2025, at 11 am - 12:30 pm PT.
Our Session for March was yesterday, March 25th, and our attendees hit 150 people. In this session, we uplifted Washington State Department of Commerce and discussed what they are doing to make their Agency an equitable space that can promote a Washington for All!
Subscribe to our Community of Practice newsletter to learn more!
Community of Practice is a monthly gathering event, put on by the Equity & Belonging team and hosted by the Office of Equity. Community of Practice’s purpose is to center Pro-Equity Anti-Racism strategies, model Relational Partnership, and demonstrate best practices for showing up authentically!
 2025 Regional Digital Equity Coordination Sessions
The Regional Digital Equity Coordination Sessions are intended for ALL Washingtonians invested in Digital Equity.
Are you passionate about improving Digital Equity in your community? If so, you are invited to the 2025 Regional Digital Equity Coordination Sessions!
These virtual sessions, hosted by the Office of Equity, will bring together people advancing digital equity to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to improve digital access for all across Washington state. Learn more about this series by clicking here to visit our website.
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Expanding who is coordinating digital equity at the state and local level
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Discussing what coordination is happening regionally and identifying local priorities and how state government can help address them
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Sharing promising practices, models, and resources
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Amplifying digital equity stories
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Co-designing impact measures and an accountability framework
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Forging new partnerships and connecting with others passionate about advancing digital equity
REGISTER FOR THESE REGIONAL & STATEWIDE SESSIONS TODAY!
Be part of the movement to bridge the digital divide.
 Solidarity Gathering
Solidarity Gathering is intended for Washington State Employees.
We are excited to share that the Solidarity Gathering was a great success, with approximately 290 attendees coming together to connect, reflect, and support one another. The space was filled with vulnerability, genuine connections, and meaningful dialogue. Participants shared their experiences and exchanged stories and information.
A big shout out and thank you to everyone who joined, as well as to those who helped in planning and executing this gathering. Your efforts made it possible to create a brave and supportive space where people felt heard, seen, and valued.
Let’s continue to show up for one another and foster belonging in our workplaces and communities. Subscribe to our Show Up - Speak Up! Newsletter here for more information about our next Solidarity Gathering!
 Equity Learning Series
The Equity Learning Series are intended for Washington State Employees.
Click here to register to the Equity Learning Series.
Speak Up: Your Voice Matters
In case you weren’t able to attend the first few sessions, Jolene Jang is back to host a final webinar in the series - a Communication Confidence Coaching Series for Asian-Americans on April 3rd, 2025, 10 am - 12 pm PT. Seats are limited to 50 attendees.
This session is designed to help Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders overcome barriers, be heard, and be seen personally and professionally.
Sign up, elevate your confidence, showcase your value, and realize that people want to hear from you. This series will provide practical strategies, empowering exercises, and supportive community interactions to foster a more confident and outspoken you.
Click here to register to the Equity Learning Series.
Innovate the State
Our next Innovate the State: Washington Employees Earn Awards for Big Ideas on April 17th, 2025, 11 am – 12 pm PT.
Ever think the state could be doing things better? Find out everything you need to know about the Productivity Board program run by the Office of the Secretary of State. They are looking for suggestions that reduce state spending. Program Manager Greg Mennegar will go over how it all works & how to sign up for the newsletter. There’s even a chance to get $10,000 for your idea!
Click here to register to the Equity Learning Series.
Serving our Customers for a Washington For All!
Our next Serving our Customers for a Washington For All! is on May 29, 2025, 10 am - 11 am PT.
What are some ways we can show up for every individual we serve? How can we help them navigate their current situation, removing barriers so they can achieve the future they want for themselves?
In this session, we discuss with Marisa Cairns, a Career and Training Specialist at Skill Source, how she does just that. Please join us to learn from her, and possibly share your tips, for providing excellent customer service.
Click here to register to the Equity Learning Series.
Thank You to our Equity Learning Series Attendees!
During the Curiosity is a Bridge for Connection webinar, we looked at how we can strengthen our relationships to one another and build a sense of belonging. As a follow-up to this webinar, we have posted some additional talks provided by Scott on our Equity Learning Series webpage. These will give attendees who participated in the webinar additional ways to deepen their learning, while providing first-time listeners a chance to be exposed to the content they missed.
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