Intercultural Community Training
The Education Department at the International Institute believes that communities are strong when all members have the skills, knowledge and cultural humility and understanding to thrive.
To that end, drawing on more than 100 years of experience working with immigrant and refugee populations, the International Institute of St. Louis provides training, consultation, and resources to support workplaces and schools, to improve retention and collaboration and strengthen communication across diverse environments.
Our work helps organizations better serve employees, clients, students, and communities by building cultural understanding, trust, and effective communication practices.
Why the International Institute?
- More than 100 years of experience serving immigrants and refugees from around the world
- Diverse staff with firsthand experience navigating cultural differences in the workplace
- Expertise in intercultural competency, cultural humility, conflict resolution, identity, implicit bias and communication styles grounded in the latest research and understandings
- Extensive experience working with employees across a variety of industries
What do we offer?
- Intercultural Engagement Workshops designed to strengthen communication and build understanding across backgrounds and experiences while avoiding misunderstandings
- Intercultural Competency Coaching
- Customized training and consultation tailored to organizations, schools, healthcare providers, employers, and community partners
- Train-the-trainer programs and licensing options that build internal leadership and long-term capacity