Programs

DiS has developed a full slate of initiatives and programs to assist BIPOC/BAME leaders; these programs are free to the general public, but we also have a number of programs intended for our paid members that provide networking opportunities, professional development building, and access to various directories of our community and options for those who are not members yet and curious about our work. Check out the membership section for more details.

General Programs for All

General programs are offered to the general public for free.

• DiS Google Group

• Bi-weekly roundup (part of DiS Google Group)

• Social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter/X) - including our Heritage Month features

• Community calls

• Career series webinars

• Learning events

• BIPOC/BAME Speaker/Expert/Business database access

• Research

• Jobs board 

For Members 

Click here to learn more about membership options for BIPOC and ally sustainability professionals and Student members.

• Peer to peer learning and networking through Circle

• First access to new opportunities

• CV/Resume critique from peers

• Member-only workshops and community events

• In-person networking (free or discounted)

• Mentorship through coffee chats (small group mentorship) with seasoned BIPOC/ally professionals and office hours (large group mentorship)

• Use of logo as member 

• Profile through Colour Commentary (BIPOC professional Q&A) and Moving and Shaking (Career announcements)

• Access to the member directory

• Priority access to collaborative industry research projects

• Discounted jobs board postings (5%)

We hope to continue to expand our offerings and add the following programs in the future: 

• Newsletter

• Job fairs

• Discounts for partner events

• DEI working groups 

• Expert advice 

• DEI assessment tools 

• Salary benchmarking 

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