Diversity and Inclusion

In advance of Labor Day, we asked Department of Labor leaders to reflect on how their agencies are promoting good jobs and providing the tools and resources workers need to succeed.

At the Office of Disability Employment Policy, we believe all people should feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work — and that conviction informs a lot of our work on the Employer and Workplace Policy team, where we educate employers about policies and best practices to build inclusive organizations.

We caught up with owner of Lava Mountain Coffee, Ziad Kassab, and asked him to share more about his business.

Though apprenticeships have a proven track record of producing strong results for both employers and workers, we still have a long way to go toward advancing equity in apprenticeship participation.

Here’s a snapshot of how we're working to build a better future, in the words of Labor Department leaders.

At ODEP, I'm empowered to bring my whole self to work, and to help pave the way for other unique individuals like myself to thrive – with pride – as members of our nation’s workforce and communities.

Job Corps is a program of inclusion, of supporting and respecting our students and staff, and their varied backgrounds and experiences.

I’m proud to relaunch the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. This committee will provide advice and recommendations on key issues facing apprenticeship. It will guide us to ensure these critical programs are innovative, effective – and accessible to all, including Black and brown Americans, immigrants, and women.

The Department of Labor has a unique role in ensuring that U.S. labor and employment policies support all workers, especially those who have historically faced discrimination, disadvantage, and exclusion.