| The Special Emphasis Programs
at the Spaceport are an important part of the diversity
initiative. While some programs are in place because of
Executive Order of the President of the United States,
the Spaceport also has Special Emphasis Groups that were
formed due to the interest of individuals.
As we strive to achieve and maintain a well-trained,
educated and diverse workforce at Kennedy Space Center,
these groups assist us by aiding in recruitment activity,
reviewing statistical data on minorities and women,
and making suggestions to management.
We salute all our Special Emphasis Groups for their
assistance to the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity
and the Kennedy Space Center and for their efforts to
mentor, educate, and celebrate the diversity of our
workforce.
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Asian Americans
& Pacific Islanders Working Group (AAPIWG)
AAPIWG involves Spaceport employees in promoting the understanding
and appreciation of the peoples and cultures of the many
large and small nations surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
These diverse perspectives help to strengthen the exchange
of ideas at KSC. |
Black Employee
Strategy Team (BEST)
BEST is dedicated to faithfully supporting the mission
of the KSC while ensuring that African-American employees
are united, informed, and empowered to maintain, create,
and obtain equality and opportunities for individual
development.
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Disability Awareness
and Action working Group (DAAWG)
DAAWG is committed to the empowerment, integration,
employment, and full inclusion of all individuals. Informational
campaigns and committee actions are specifically directed
towards full realization of these goals for all employees
at the Spaceport.
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Federal Women's
Program Working Group (FWPWG)
The members of the FWPWG represent the women of the KSC
civil service workforce, drawing upon the diverse skills
of members to address women's issues, both personal and
professional, that affect all Center employees. |
Hispanic Employment
Program Working Group (HEPWG)
HEPWG supports actions to provide highly qualified Hispanic
applicants for employment, to promote the awareness
of multicultural issues at KSC through outreach activities,
and to support mission activities that require Spanish-speaking
assistance.
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Native American
Intertribal Council (NAIC)
NAIC is an organization for KSC employees of Native
American descent, dedicated to celebrating the Native
American culture, educating the public, and acknowledging
the contributions of Native Americans to society and
the Spaceport.
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