Training Institute

To help Missourians better understand their rights under the Missouri Human Rights Act and the rights of others, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) offers training and education about discrimination in the workplace, in places of public accommodations (like schools), and in neighborhoods. These specially-designed Equal Opportunity Training Programs assist the employee, employer, tenant, housing provider, landlord, and businesses in working together so that all can co-exist in an environment free of discrimination. Don’t learn about the law the hard way! Learn from the experts at the MCHR Training Institute.

TRAINING FEES

Types of training offered:

DISABILITY AWARENESS

This program helps the participants become more comfortable interacting with a person with a mental or physical disability. Learn how to substitute negative phrases with "words with dignity". Get ideas on how to accommodate persons with a mental or physical disability in all aspects of their work, housing or business environment. 2 hours- SIGN UP

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DIVERSITY

This program is geared toward helping people understand and respect differences through video and interactive exercises. 2 hours- SIGN UP

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HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

This program tests the participants' knowledge of fair housing laws, focuses on facts about accessibility for people with disabilities, explains the requirements for families with children, and discusses how property managers and owners can avoid discrimination complaints. 1.5 hours- SIGN UP

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HOW TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION

This program teaches how the courts determine whether someone has been unlawfully discriminated against. Disparate treatment, reasonable accommodation, and sexual harassment are all covered. Great for Human Resource professionals and local Human Rights Commissioners and staff. 2-4 hours- SIGN UP

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IMMIGRATION DISCRIMINATION

This program assists employers in understanding the nature of discrimination due to national origin and ancestry. Participants will learn about MCHR and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and test their knowledge about national origin discrimination. 2 hours- SIGN UP

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OVERVIEW OF THE MISSOURI HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

This program details the MCHR complaint process from intake through public hearing, explains the employment, public accommodation, and housing portions of the law, and offers suggestions on how everyone can guard against unlawful discrimination. 1 hour- SIGN UP

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PREDATORY LENDING

This program informs individuals about how to avoid high-cost loans and abusive lending practices that violate the Fair Housing portions of the Missouri Human Rights Act. The training provides information about MCHR's process of investigating and resolving complaints of discrimination. This program educates individuals on recognizing predatory lending practices and gives them the knowledge of where to file complaints when they are victimized by them. 1-2 hours- SIGN UP

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION

This program updates participants on new developments in sexual harassment law, gives practical examples through a video, cites real cases, and "tests the knowledge" of the audience. 2 hours- SIGN UP

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DEFEATING NEGATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE

This program provides tips to minimize workplace negativity, including making the decision to control emotions, treat people as adults with fairness and consistency, taking the time to understand and be understood and moderating the flow of gossip. 2 hours- SIGN UP

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OTHER TRAINING

The MCHR also can custom design training and course length to fit your needs, as well as provide multiple training courses to cover several areas. We also offer training on any of the protected categories (e.g., age, race and sex discrimination).- SIGN UP

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FREE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

The MCHR is available to give presentations to schools and classrooms regarding unlawful discrimination and the Missouri Human Rights Act. These presentations can cover important topics like sexual harassment, housing discrimination, and diversity. The MCHR has an award-winning video illustrating discrimination in housing that was made especially for this younger audience.- SIGN UP

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NoMo BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

The world isn't perfect and we can't expect everyone to be friends but that should not be an excuse to stand by and watch another student get bullied. Learn about discriminatory bullying and how to stop it in its tracks. This presentation is offered to all schools and helps students and teachers understand their rights and responsibilities and shed some light on how words and actions can sometimes cross the line. This presentation is free.- SIGN UP

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TRAINING FEES

PRIVATE GOVERNMENT
1-50 people
51-100 people
100 plus		 $25 per person
$20 per person
$15 per person
 1-50 people
51-100 people
100 plus		 $20 per person
$15 per person
$10 per person

The above fees are assessed per person and per course. There is no charge for providing training to students or school classes. To take part in our training opportunities, fill out the Request Form and e-mail it to Terry.Old@labor.mo.gov.

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SIGN UP FOR TRAINING

Download the Training Form (MCHR-40-PDF) and indicate the program you are interested in learning about. MCHR offers courses on the following topics: DISABILITY AWARENESS, DIVERSITY, HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION, IMMIGRATION DISCRIMINATION, OVERVIEW OF THE MISSOURI HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, PREDATORY LENDING, SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION, DEFEATING NEGATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE, OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, FREE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

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