{"id":295280,"date":"2024-10-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=295280"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:13:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T10:13:39","slug":"equal-employment-opportunity-focus-of-regional-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=295280","title":{"rendered":"Equal employment opportunity focus of regional training"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VICENZA, Italy \u2013 When Magda Figueroa looked out at the classroom of 14 students recently she knew her lessons would help them oversee equal employment opportunities across Installation Management Command \u2013 Europe.<\/p>\n

The weeklong Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor\u2019s certification course, that concluded in mid-September was held in Wiesbaden, Germany. Figueroa, U.S. Army Garrison Italy\u2019s EEO Manager, was one of two facilitators. The other was Mrs. Caroline Becks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart.<\/p>\n

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Employees who took part \u201ccollateral duty counselors,\u201d the first line of EEO that will assist EEO officers throughout Europe in the processing of EEO cases, Figueroa said. Megan Webster, Community Ready and Resilient Council\u00a0Coordinator, was one among those who took part.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really enjoyed the training, and I am looking forward to assisting Magda and other EEO officers,\u201d Webster said.<\/p>\n

EEO is designed to promote a diverse environment. By having a strong EEO program that promotes inclusion regardless things like race, gender and religion, said Figueroa, who previously served as Vicenza\u2019s EEO officer from 2016 to 2022. She supports civilian employees and contractors for Southern European Task Force \u2013 Africa, USAG Italy and all tenant units throughout the Italian peninsula.<\/p>\n

However, being an \u201coffice of one,\u201d makes it hard, at times, to assist everyone in a timely manner. Teaching the course enables Figueroa and others to get help in processing EEO complaints and assist employees, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing makes me happier than being able to find a mutual agreement between two parties when dealing with a dispute,\u201d Figueroa said.<\/p>\n

Col. Scott Horrigan, the commander of USAG Italy, relies upon Figueroa to improve the work garrison work environment with her EEO expertise.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is a professional staffer that will be able to provide quality service independently of what the issue is and will attempt to resolve whatever issues come her way with dignity and respect,\u201d Horrigan said.<\/p>\n

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Figueroa was thrilled to return to Vicenza this past summer. When asked what brought her back, Figueroa mentioned the love for the country and the people. She also said that on her first tour in Vicenza she was really impressed by the workforce resiliency. The team spirit during the COVID-19 pandemic made her want to be part of that team again.<\/p>\n

The garrison EEO office is located on Caserma Ederle in Bldg. 395, next to the Arena. For more information on the EEO program visit the EEO webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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