Implicit Bias Training for Co-op Owners and Staff
A way for HWFC staff and member-owners to share in a learning experience and gain important knowledge and language
Why at the Co-op? “Honest Weight was founded on good intentions, and has endeavored to enact its Mission and Statements of Conscience in good faith. However, because racism and discrimination are fundamental to our country and pervade every aspect of life, there's no reason to believe our Co-op doesn't perpetuate racial biases. We want to do better, both within our walls and beyond” (HWFC Board, 2020).
Why Take the Implicit Bias Series Module Training? HWFC Anti-Racism Committee is actively implementing and encouraging the growth of anti-racist learning experiences for all to engage in. Understanding and recognizing implicit bias is one way we can rectify and prevent the impact of harm done to historically marginalized individuals within the HWFC community.
The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity: Implicit Bias Module Series.
- The Kirwan Institute at The Ohio State University, is committed to the creation of a just and inclusive society, where all people and communities have the opportunity to succeed. This course will introduce you to insights about how the human mind operates and help you understand the origins of implicit bias. You will also uncover some of your own biases and learn strategies for addressing them. (Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, The Ohio State University, 2018).
Who: This is available to all Staff, Member-Owners, and Owners at the HWFC, even if you’ve done this work before.
When: This is an ongoing oportunity for Staff, Member-Owners, and Owners.
Where: Do this at home or at a scheduled time on a computer at the Co-op.
What: Credit: To get credit for completion you must complete this Survey Monkey link once you’re done with the Module. Completing the google form will alert your department that you have completed the challenge and will receive appropriate compensation.
Complete this online form in order to receive credit for taking the training
- M-Os get 3 hours
- Staff get paid time
How: So easy! Pop into this link:
Kirwan Institute Training module or if you need instructions click this link.
- Takes 1-2 hours. The final thoughts section has a workbook that we don’t expect to be part of this training but you are welcome to do it on your own time.
For more information or if you need to use a computer in the store see:
- Katie Centanni (katie@honestweight.coop, Human Resources)
- Stephen Quickenton (stephenq@honestweight.coop)
- Yevette Buddeau (memberservices@honestweight.coop)
This training is presented to HWFC staff and M-Os by the HWFC Anti Racism Committee.
Anti-Racism Committee Purpose: To explore ways for HWFC to actively and consistently support an anti-racist agenda.
Board Liaison: Barry Walston
Committee Email: AntiRacism@honestweight.coop