NCTA Diversity Statement

As the cable industry’s principal trade association, NCTA strongly supports efforts that promote diversity in the workforce, supplier base, and programming.  NCTA supports a variety of cable-based organizations that champion diversity.  These groups include, but are not limited to, The Walter Kaitz Foundation, the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), The Emma Bowen Foundation, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), the T. Howard Foundation, the Society of Cable & Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), and Cable Positive. 

It is important to create and maintain an inclusive work environment where all employees are valued.  NCTA’s commitment to diversity in its workforce encompasses a variety of practices, including:

• Diversifying sources from which job candidates are recruited
• Seeking a diverse pool of candidates and employees for opportunities such as:
  • Open positions
  • Mentoring
  • Participation in external professional events and special programs
  • Professional social events
• Reviewing policies and practices to ensure that they are nondiscriminatory
• Understanding and supporting work/life balance within the context of business imperatives and requirements
• Remaining open to policies and practices that facilitate a better understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds; and
• Sponsoring and participating in community outreach to build relationships and goodwill among employees, stakeholders, and community groups. 

NCTA strives to ensure that every employee is empowered to be a contributor to the success of our organization and our industry.