CADIA Academy is an on-line platform offering professional development delivered virtually. The courses are intended to drive career development, employee retention and professional growth.

The series includes three professional development tracks. Each track has 6-12 modules containing a series of three to five video lessons that run from 5-15 minutes, a workbook, mentor conversation guide and downloadable lesson slides. The content is intended to be consumed over 12 consecutive months, but individual users can go at their own pace.

Three Tracks

Developing Leaders: Own your Career

• Intended for an individual who is building his/her/their career or when an individual is reengineering a career path.
• Focus is on career development and advancement.

Adaptive Leaders

• Intended for new and established leaders and those on a management track.
• Focus is on leadership development.
• Focus is on leading a new and changing workforce in an inclusive way.
• Focus is on talent and organizational development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions

• Intended for anyone who wants to learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• Focus is on DEI awareness and support.

CADIA Academy is included in Diamond and Ambassador level CADIA memberships. Individual and bulk seats may be purchased.

For more information, contact Jennifer Harding. 

"CADIA Academy was developed with individual learners in mind.  Giving employees the skills, acumen and confidence to develop and grow is a critical part of any people strategy.  Creating a level playing field encourages diversity and inclusion, upskills all employees and creates inclusive workplaces.  CADIA Academy allows individuals to self pace through the material, and each lesson is short - 5 - 15 minutes - designed for today's learning styles..”    --Margaret Baxter, Executive Director, CADIA

Join CADIA at the next CADIA Connects Aug. 13 when we will be talking about Second Chance Hiring. 

Second chance hiring refers to the practice of employing individuals with a criminal record, also known as returning citizens. This helps reduce recidivism, fosters social reintegration and addresses labor shortages. By providing job opportunities, businesses gain access to a motivated and often untapped talent pool, enhancing diversity and contributing to a more inclusive economy.

Featured panelists include Denise Hall, CEO, Peak Performance, Rayshun Holt, Program Director, Beacon of Hope Business Alliance and Program Director, Cincinnati Works, and Jen Gudgel, Global Director of Internal Communications, Engagement, and DEI, Borg Warner. Moderated by Lisa D'Amore, VP DEI, CADIA, this will be an informative session offering tangible take aways and action steps for those interested in learning more about engaging returning citizens.

Join the July 23 DEI Accelerator Program Information Session noon - 12:45 pm ET to learn more about this program.

Kicking off a new cohort in September 2024, this DEI Certification program offers a structured opportunity for automotive industry professionals to learn DEI best practices, solve complex organizational challenges and build a DEI professional network. 

The course has an increased focus on cultural competence and the global aspects of DEI. The fall kickoff brings a refreshed curriculum and offerings for all learners.

This course is aimed at DEI professionals, DEI champions, ERG leaders and participants, and anyone who wants to better understand DEI at a personal, professional and systems level.

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“I learned so much more than expected. This cohort was so well planned and really built on the knowledge each week. It was amazing to be a part of this experience. I will treasure the connections I've made and of course, will use the many resources provided to make a difference at my company. Thank you.”

-- Past Cohort Participant

The CADIA Impact Awards are moving to the Spring!  Applications for the Impact Awards will open in Fall 2024 and Award Winners will be announced at the 2025 RevUp Event in May. Full details will be shared with the CADIA Community in late summer 2024.

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Let CADIA’s team of DEI professionals bring the conversation alive at your company event. Whether you need a moderator, panelist, keynote speaker or facilitator, CADIA can work with you to help communicate, educate and inspire.

Whether its an ERG Summit, Executive Meeting, Company Meeting or Cultural Celebrations, CADIA has you covered.  

CADIA is well-versed in all facets of DEI conversations, so pitch us your idea, tell us what you need and we can come up with a creative, engaging approach to bring the audience along on the DEI journey.

For more information, contact Jennifer Harding. 

Did you know? CADIA offers different levels of corporate membership. Check out Benefits of Membership.

For more information or to schedule a call about membership, contact Jennifer Harding.

Introducing Peadbo, which is short for (Pe)rsonal (Ad)visory (Bo)ard. CADIA has long promoted mentorship, allyship and the power of networking.  Peadbo offers a way to track, manage and grow these important personal assets.

Billion-dollar companies understand that they need help, so they surround themselves with brilliant minds to serve on their boards and help them succeed – Peadbo believes that individuals should have one too.

Learn more about the “Why”.