Improving VA Workforce Diversity Through Minority-serving Institutions
This act aims to increase diversity within the Department of Veterans Affairs workforce. This means veterans and their families can expect to be served by staff who better reflect the diversity of society, potentially leading to more empathetic and effective support. The changes are designed to ensure that vacant positions are filled by diverse candidates and that recruitment processes are fair.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will actively partner with minority-serving institutions to recruit new employees.
Plans will be implemented to ensure vacant positions are filled by diverse leaders and promotion candidates.
Promotion panels will consist of diverse evaluators to ensure fairness in the selection process.
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