Healthcare Meets Construction: UPMC's Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Join us as Adrienne Miles, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at UPMC, takes us through the groundbreaking efforts of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Construction and Community Resource Center—a beacon for individuals and businesses aiming to engage with UPMC’s DEI programs and the new UPMC Presbyterian project.

The center serves as a gateway to an array of services, including training opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and workshops sponsored by UPMC and its partners, as well as offerings available through UPMC Health Plan.

Adrienne will highlight UPMC’s dedication to supplier diversity, showcasing how the organization is embedding diversity into its supply chain management. Learn about the opportunities available through subcontractor carveout packages and the Early Payment Program, designed to foster a supportive environment for qualified subcontractors and suppliers.

Adrienne will delve into the Mentor-Protégé Program, which is tailored to reduce financial barriers and cultivate industry expertise among small and diverse businesses.

Discover how partnerships with organizations like Reimagine Reentry and the Steamfitters union are creating pathways for success, opening doors to new careers, and igniting entrepreneurial aspirations.

This session is essential for professionals and leaders eager to learn how to create impactful DEI initiatives that drive sustainable change in both business and community settings.