The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has partnered with Black Talent Initiative (BTI) to increase black representation among workers and aid in their professional growth.
The OLG will help create a talent pipeline by posting career opportunities on BTI’s network. Leaders from the OLG will work with BTI to create a networking and mentoring space for black professionals. The partnership is also designed to offer learning opportunities that will mutually benefit OLG employees and those at BTI.
BTI is a social impact organization and works with volunteers and partners across North America. The organization focuses on offering mentorship and community to workers of color and gives them professional career skillsets that will help them advance in workplace spaces.
“We’re thrilled to be joining BTI in its mission to provide Black talent seeking career advancement with the professional development, mentorship, and community that creates career opportunities and inspires equitable, anti-racist workplaces of today and tomorrow,” said Tyjondah Kerr, OLG’s Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
“At OLG, we celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives, backgrounds and orientations are what make OLG a great place to work. Through our partnership with BTI, we will further our commitment to create an environment where current and future Black OLGers can excel.”
The OLG has also offered support to various causes in Ontario since 1975. It has donated almost $55bn over the years to aid in healthcare, to support amateur athletes and to aid in the treatment and prevention of problem gambling.
“In our province's history, few organizations can match the contribution that OLG has made to our communities,” said Mark Harrison, Founder of BTI. “Their focus on improving economic benefits for people is a perfect alignment with the outcomes the Black Talent Initiative is pursuing in earnest. I am honored they are joining our movement.”
