Awareness, learning and training are core to developing our culture of belonging. Our focus is two-fold: on the one hand, we aim to ensure all J&J employees understand why DEI is important and how they can support an equitable culture throughout the organization; on the other hand, we strive to create equitable access to learning, training and professional development opportunities for all our employees, with tailored programs where relevant.
We maintain a range of programs that advance DEI awareness and leadership capabilities. For example, our Diverse Leadership Immersion Program (DLIP) is a J&J Technology initiative that provides managers and directors with culturally relevant career and leadership development. Over a period of 6 months, participants engage in authentic, transparent and safe conversations to build a strong community and reinforce their sense of belonging while enhancing career development readiness. In 2023, the DLIP welcomed 30 participants and in a post-program survey, 92% agreed the program would help their career over the long term. 49 participants have completed the program in total, with outcomes supporting skill growth across multiple dimensions.
In 2023, we expanded Conscious Inclusion training to all people leaders, having launched training for all vice presidents and directors in 2022. We added two e-learning modules, one for people leaders and one for all employees, plus a discussion guide to equip learners with the tools and skills necessary to define and apply key habits for leading inclusively every day. In total, in 2022 and 2023, more than 90,000 employees completed Conscious Inclusion training across J&J.
Beyond Conscious Inclusion, across the enterprise, our DEI Learning Channel is a one-stop-shop for all DEI-related learning and supports employees in enhancing skills and capabilities on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This dedicated channel, launched in 2023, offers learning and development content to help employees understand the importance of creating a culture of inclusion and utilizing the power of diversity to drive innovation.
