Looking Ahead to 2025 Western Growers University will launch a new Workplace Violence Prevention Training curriculum in 2025. This program will enable members to strengthen their prevention plans through customized, interactive training sessions tailored to their unique needs. Thank you for partnering with us in 2024 to create safer, more inclusive and effective workplaces. We look forward to continuing to serve our members in 2025! “ I recently attended the harassment and discrimination training provided by Priscila Cisneros from Western Growers, and it was a great experience. The training was comprehensive, engaging, and incredibly informative. Priscila did an excellent job of creating a safe and respectful environment where we could openly discuss sensitive topics. The real-life scenarios and interactive sessions helped me understand the nuances of workplace harassment and discrimination. I now feel more confident in recognizing and addressing these issues, both for myself and my colleagues. This training is essential for fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to create a safer and more supportive work environment.
This year, Western Growers University continued to support its members by delivering high-quality training programs that enhanced workplace environments and bolstered leadership capabilities. Our efforts were focused on addressing critical compliance requirements and fostering leadership excellence within the agriculture industry. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training In 2024, we trained 1,280 employees and supervisory staff across our member organizations, helping them move beyond compliance checklists to fostering proactive, respectful workplace cultures. Our interactive, in-person sessions provided new supervisors with foundational knowledge and updated experienced leaders on evolving laws and policies. As one participant, Teresa Gallegos from JV Smith Companies, shared: “The real-life scenarios and interactive sessions helped me understand the nuances of workplace harassment and discrimination. This training is essential for fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.” Leadership Development Through management courses like Performance Management, Building Trust in the Workplace, and Management 101, we equipped over 150 supervisors and managers with tools to refine their leadership styles and address workplace challenges effectively. These programs enhanced team cohesion and prepared leaders for greater responsibilities within their organizations. Expanding Legal and Compliance Knowledge This year saw the introduction of new compliance workshops, including sessions on California’s updated workplace violence prevention regulations. These timely trainings, co-presented with WG Legal Resources, provided agriculture professionals with critical knowledge to ensure safety and compliance while navigating the complexities of the law.
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TERESA GALLEGOS Organizational Development, JV Smith Companies
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