Join Illinois Partners for Advancing Equity in Our Sector and Systems in Which We Advocate: A Racial Equity Training for Human Service Leaders.

This virtual training series is designed for human service leaders who want to deepen theirunderstanding and commitment to racial equity. Participants will share best practices, challenges, and strategies with one another to move past power dynamics created by white supremacy and racial injustice. This training is open to individuals in leadership roles, including directors, managers, and leaders of committees, workgroups, and task forces. The training sessions are facilitated by Illinois Partners staff, racial healing practitioners, and guest facilitators who are leading racial justice work.

Our virtual training series will be conducted in an interactive workshop format with a mix of presentations, group discussions, and breakout sessions. All participants must review key terms and concepts and commit to attending the four sessions. The cost to participate is $200 per person. Staff from financially contributing organizations may attend our training for a discounted rate of $100. Please review the list to search for your organization and check for eligibility for the discount.

Cost: $200 per person. Space is limited.

All trainings are held 9 am – 12 pm. Dates:
June 4, 2025: Introduction to Systemic Racism
June 11, 2025: Racial Healing & Relationship Building
June 18, 2025: Race and Power in the Human Service Sector
June 25, 2025: Systems Change Strategies and Frameworks to Confront Systemic Racism

Reduced Cost for Financial Contributing Partners: $100 using code Partner25
List of financially contributing partner organizations

Register here

A limited number of scholarships is available for persons who are not employed or their organization cannot cover the cost of this training. Apply for a scholarship

If you have questions about this training or the registration process, please contact Adela Carlin at adela@illinoispartners.org.

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