• Platinum level sponsor of the SHPE 50th national convention affirms company’s commitment to attracting, championing, and developing diverse talent
• Arcadis’s subject matter experts will present workshop on the role of AI in water
October 29, 2024 -- Arcadis, a global leader in design and consultancy for natural and built assets, announced today that it will attend the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) 50th annual national convention in Anaheim, California, from October 30-November 3. More than two dozen hiring managers and brand ambassadors from Arcadis’s resilience, places and mobility business areas are scheduled to attend the event.
With a focus on talent acquisition at SHPE, Arcadis furthers its global commitment to building an inclusive work environment by investing time and resources to hire diverse STEM professionals. Over the last several months, Arcadis’s organizers have partnered with all of the company’s Global Business Areas; its Ethnicity and Heritage Affinity Group; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB); and Talent Acquisition to prepare for the event.
Arcadis will host a booth at the Career Fair & Graduate School Expo on November 1 and 2 where pre-screened candidates will be interviewed and offered open positions onsite. In addition, subject matter experts from Arcadis will present a foundational level workshop, “AI’s Vital Role in Securing Our Water and Cities: From Enhancing Sustainability to Ethical Considerations,” on October 31.
Lisa Stone, Global Strategic DEIB Director for Resilience GBA and The Americas, said: “We are thrilled to participate in SHPE’s 50th annual convention. At events like SHPE, we have the opportunity to reflect not only the diversity of our communities, but also the diversity of our nation. Arcadis is proud to participate in bridging the gap between Hispanics and STEM at this important upcoming event.”
Heather Polinsky, Global President, GBA Resilience and Latin Heritage Network Executive Sponsor, said: “Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is a global strategic priority for Arcadis. It's important for growth, both personal and company growth, as well as a key driver to provide for our clients the best solutions, both innovative and equitable.”
Arcadis is a Platinum level sponsor of the SHPE 50th national convention.
Read more about the SHPE national convention here.
