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Working to make Milwaukee a Region of Choice for diverse talent

The Region of Choice (ROC) collective of more than 125 metro Milwaukee companies is working to reduce racial disparities by recruiting, retaining and advancing Black and Brown talent. By 2023, our goal is to increase representation of Black and Brown talent by 15% and management talent by 25%. We are on track to meet or exceed those goals. DEI professionals, HR leaders and executives can access resources here to improve their practices and elevate their strategies. Connect with your peers and share strategies so together we can make Milwaukee a Region of Choice.

About ROC

Recent ROC Rep programs

MMAC hosts regular sessions for representatives from companies involved the Region of Choice initiative to learn from experts and each other and connect with community resources.

Mentor showcase event connects ROC companies to talent pipeline opportunities

MMAC’s Region of Choice program – Driving Equity through Mentorship – showcased several agencies that work with students, young professionals and businesses. These relationships have the potential to change lives, close representation gaps and create opportunity pipelines that include historically excluded talent.

Data-Driven Diversity

Many companies today recognize that workforce diversity is both a moral imperative and a key to stronger business performance. U.S. firms alone spend billions of dollars every year to educate their employees about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But research shows that such training programs don’t lead to meaningful change. What’s necessary, say the authors, is a metrics-based approach that can identify problems, establish baselines, and measure progress.

Mentor showcase event connects ROC companies to talent pipeline opportunities

MMAC’s Region of Choice program – Driving Equity through Mentorship – showcased several agencies that work with students, young professionals and businesses. These relationships have the potential to change lives, close representation gaps and create opportunity pipelines that include historically excluded talent.

4 Steps to Become A Talent Magnet, Starting Now

As megatrends continue to reshape the world of work, workers continue to consider their options and act on them at record-high rates, jumping to employers that better fit their values, skills and personal goals. New...

The value of internships

What did your first internship mean to you? For MMAC Vice President of Community Affairs Corry Joe Biddle, it was life-changing. To make sure the next generation of the Milwaukee Region's workforce gets to experience...

Briefing on Hispanic Workforce Data

Hispanic Heritage Month ended Oct. 15, but the size and impact of the growing Hispanic demographic really require year long attention and investment. The Hispanic Collaborative, an MMAC affiliate organization, recently presented this update on...
Employee Resource Groups: Fostering Belonging & Driving DEI

Employee Resource Groups: Fostering Belonging & Driving DEI

Data-Driven Diversity

Data-Driven Diversity

Mentor showcase event connects ROC companies to talent pipeline opportunities

Mentor showcase event connects ROC companies to talent pipeline opportunities

Milwaukee Film helps companies like Kohl’s and the Brewers understand diversity by building empathy through movies

Milwaukee Film helps companies like Kohl’s and the Brewers understand diversity by building empathy through movies

The Evolving DEI Landscape: How data will help your business take actions that matter

The Evolving DEI Landscape: How data will help your business take actions that matter

Why diversity, equity & inclusion are important to your company’s culture

Why diversity, equity & inclusion are important to your company’s culture

4 Steps to Become A Talent Magnet, Starting Now

4 Steps to Become A Talent Magnet, Starting Now

The value of internships

The value of internships

Briefing on Hispanic Workforce Data

Briefing on Hispanic Workforce Data

Statements of Support: How, When & Why Your Company Should Speak Up on Social Justice Issues

Statements of Support: How, When & Why Your Company Should Speak Up on Social Justice Issues