Everyone deserves respect and opportunity.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

A welcoming environment for our community.

Blue Ridge Learning Foundation, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity and to maintaining an environment in which students, instructors, mentors, volunteers, employees, applicants, partners, and community members are treated with dignity and respect.

The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This commitment applies to participation in Foundation programs, educational opportunities, volunteer activities, employment practices, mentoring, partnerships, services, and other Foundation activities.

RESPECT & DIGNITY

Learning works best when people feel safe participating.

BRLF expects people participating in Foundation programs and activities to treat one another professionally and respectfully.

Harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory conduct, retaliation, and other behavior that interferes with a respectful learning or working environment are not consistent with the Foundation's values.

Students should be able to ask questions, make mistakes, practice new skills, and learn without being humiliated because of their background, experience, language, education level, or starting skill level.

ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY

Where someone starts should not determine how far they can go.

BRLF was created around the belief that talent and potential exist throughout our communities, including among people who may not have previously had access to professional training, technology, mentoring, or career networks.

We work to reduce unnecessary barriers to participation and expand access to practical education, workforce development, mentoring, career preparation, and professional opportunity.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS

We want learners to be able to participate.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in a BRLF program or activity are encouraged to contact the Foundation.

BRLF will consider reasonable accommodation requests in accordance with applicable law and available program resources.

Read our Accessibility Statement → REPORTING A CONCERN

Speak with us if something is wrong.

Anyone who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other inappropriate conduct connected with a BRLF program or activity is encouraged to report the concern to the Foundation.

BRLF will take concerns seriously and will review reports as appropriate based on the circumstances.

Retaliation against an individual for raising a good-faith concern or participating in a review of a concern is not permitted.

Contact BRLF OUR COMMUNITY

Different paths. Shared dignity.

Our students and community members may come from different backgrounds, professions, cultures, generations, languages, and life experiences.

Those differences can make our learning community stronger. BRLF is committed to providing an environment where people can learn from one another while being treated with dignity and respect.