DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING STATEMENT
Metro EDGE’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is rooted in our belief that a thriving business sector is most productive and impactful when it reflects the communities contributing to the vibrancy of the region. We recognize the workforce in the Capital region does not currently reflect the diversity of the community, as Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the nation. Metro EDGE believes that greater access to professional development and networking can provide a venue to celebrate diversity of background, industry sector, and personal passions to boost participation, retention, and career opportunities among groups that are currently underrepresented in Sacramento’s most influential occupations, creating a sense of belonging for all.
As a key resource for professional development and networking for young professionals in the region, Metro EDGE is committed to fostering a more diverse workforce by:
- Actively engaging young professionals from various backgrounds as Metro EDGE members, event partners, speakers, and organization leaders.
- Fostering the retention and career advancement of young professionals from all communities through responsive professional development programming.
- Contributing to inclusive workplaces through professional development opportunities specifically focused on inclusion skill-building.
- Encouraging our members to build professional networks that reflect the cultural and professional diversity of our community.
- Keeping “belonging” as our ultimate goal, by maintaining an environment where young professionals can show up as their whole selves, and engage with their surroundings without fear or apprehension.
Below is a spectrum of demographics that is illustrative, not exhaustive, of the diversity we celebrate at Metro EDGE. We look forward to sustaining this work and assure you that our efforts will be relentless until all members of our community feel the same sense of belonging at Metro EDGE.
