What is the IBET Program?

The Intercultural Business Education & Training (IBET) Program provides cultural awareness and diversity training to assist businesses and organizations in working more efficiently with a diverse workforce and clientele. Training focuses on preparing employers to work more effectively with clients, customers, and employees from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What is the Mission of the Program?

To provide employers and employees with the cultural competency skills necessary to work more effectively in a diverse workforce.

What is the Impact of Training on the Workplace?

• Managers and employees learn how to work more effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Creates a positive work atmosphere increasing employee productivity and retention
• Assists businesses in cutting down on workplace conflicts
• Employers are better prepared to manage a diverse workforce
• Assists businesses in expanding global connections
• Produces culturally competent employees and managers

What kind of training is available?

Training modules and seminars are designed to fit the needs of employers. Training is designed and delivered in an active and adult learning style.

Training Topics Include:

• General concepts of cultural acceptance and diversity
• Cross-cultural communication
• Cultural differences and work habits
• Managing culturally diverse groups of employees
• Building diverse teams

Who Can Benefit from the Training?

Training focus is on assisting businesses, hospitals, K- 12 schools, higher education institutions and non-profit organizations to meet the needs of their diverse populations and employees.

What is the cost of the training?

Training costs are determined by the length of training, size of the group and dependent upon the organizations needs. Employers are responsible for the cost of basic training materials.

Partial Client List

List of clientele have included: JCPenney Distribution Center, Next Day Gourmet Distribution Center, Nevada Department of Justice, City of Reno, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Veterans Administration Sierra Nevada Health Care System, University of Nevada, Reno, QM Resorts and Social Enterprises.

Contact Information:

Cheryl Woehr, IBET Program Manager
Intercultural Business Education & Training Program
Northern Nevada International Center
821 North Center Street
Reno, Nevada 89501
Cell Phone: (775) 846-8487
Phone: (775) 784-7515
Fax: (775) 337-1939
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