Positive About Inclusion delivers Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training

Gateshead Exchange has brought together two Gateshead-based third-sector organisations to share important knowledge about equality, diversity and inclusion.

Positive About Inclusion CIC, a social enterprise that supports local public, private and third sectors with equality, diversity and inclusion training and consultancy, offered their services through Gateshead Exchange.

Meanwhile Skills 4 Work Gateshead Ltd applied to Gateshead Exchange requesting volunteer guest speakers for their employment support sessions - and Positive About Inclusion were keen to help.

Karen Faulkner, director and co-founder of Positive About Inclusion, visited Skills 4 Work to deliver equality, diversity and inclusion training. She also offered general advice about engaging with commercial partners and raising their online profile.

Karen said: "The session went really well and seemed to provide useful advice and food for thought to the attendees. Connecting via Gateshead Exchange was straightforward and a great way of extending our network and learning about the invaluable work being delivered by this local charity."

Tracey Wallace, founder and development manager of Skills 4 Work, said: "Equality, diversity and inclusion are the three main aims of our charity, so we'd like to thank Karen for this invaluable session. We highly recommend Positive About Inclusion for the top-quality training they offer to the local business community."