Looking for meaningful ways to honor Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15)? Start with music! From lively rhythms…
Heather KarellasAugust 6, 2026
Rethink workplace culture teambuilding with our highly immersive and engaging sessions. We have:
- 500+ thrilled clients
- led 1,000+ training sessions
- trained over 55,000+ employees
During your team’s training sessions, you can expect:
- Friendly and knowledgeable facilitators
- Interactive storytelling that delves into important and unflinching history, culture, and concepts
- Impactful topics that embed core learner concepts within each experience
- Live, on-location guides at historic and cultural locations
- Interactive questions throughout the event to teach those concepts
- Experiences designed by historians and team building experts
- Optional Celebration Boxes shipped to your team members
Training Sessions & Experiences by Month
Unique heritage month training sessions loved by teams at Google, The Home Depot, LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, and more!
Be inspired by Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolence and learn the history that led him to be the voice of the Civil Rights Movement. You’ll also discover how Coretta Scott King was paramount in continuing the work of her late husband.
Core Learner Concept:
The Importance of Community
1
Live-streaming Guide
30
Minutes
Black History Month Virtual Team Building
Black History Month
Available in February
Heritage Month Team Building
Discover the story of Black History Month with stunning art and interactive trivia. Plus, take a live-streamed visit to the incredible historic Black neighborhood of Shaw in Washington D.C.
Core Learner Concept:
The Impact of the Growth Mindset in Reducing Bias
3
Guides
60
Minutes
Black Meccas Virtual Team Building Event
Black Meccas
Available in February
Black History Month Team Building
Black Meccas explores the transformative moment in American history when millions of African Americans migrated from the South to build new cities of opportunity, changing the dynamics and culture of our country.
Core Learner Concepts:
Belonging
3
Guides
60
Minutes
Good Trouble, a Black History Month Experience Virtual Team Building
Good Trouble
Available in February
Black History Month Team Building
Uncover history of how Black resistance is a crucial part of the American story of liberty from the 1500s through the present day. Plus see locations pivotal to the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, AL.
Core Learner Concepts:
Challenging Unconcious Bias and the Strategic Use of Counter-Culture Stereotypes to Combat It.
3
Guides
60
Minutes
Celebrate the power of Black Innovation by exploring Atlanta’s rich legacy of creativity and entrepreneurship with live storytelling at locations such as the Ella Baker mural and the historic Alonzo Herndon building. Plus, take part in a historic Shark Tank–style challenge.
Core Learner Concept:
Innovate Courageously
3
Guides
60
Minutes
Facilitated DEI Workshops
Facilitated Workplace Culture Workshops
Available all year
Workplace Culture Team Building
The workplace culture development training workshops will help your team understand workplace situations through real-life stories in a safe environment with seasoned facilitators. The goal after each one-hour session is for your team to be able to think critically about how to apply the lessons to their personal and professional lives.
Topics Include:
Racism, Anti-Racism, Communication, Bias, Emotional Intelligence
3
Facilitators
90
Minutes
She Rocks! Music Evolution Virtual Team Building
Women’s History Month: Music Evolution She Rocks!
Available all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Uncover stories of American female musicians who dedicated their lives to making change through song. And, on this fun music-centered teambuilding event, your team will take a live-streamed visit to Nashville, Tennessee.
Core Learner Concept:
Intersectionality; Cultural Appropriation and Reappropriation
3
Guides
60
Minutes
Women's History Month Virtual Team Building
Women’s History Month: She Innovates
Available in March and all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Play “historic shark tank” and learn about incredible female innovators in this immersive experience, with character guides who honor historic female inventors, and enjoy a live-streamed visit to Chicago.
Core Learner Concepts:
Challenging Structural Inequities, Intersectionality
3
Guides
60
Minutes
Neurodiversity Virtual Team Building
Neurodiversity
Available in April for Neurodiversity Awareness Month and all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Coming Soon! This engaging, strengths-focused exploration of how different brains experience and interact with the world highlights the creativity, problem-solving, and diverse perspectives within neurodivergent communities while offering insight, compassion, and practical understanding.
Core Learner Concepts:
Challenging Structural Inequities, Intersectionality
3
Guides
60
Minutes
AAPI Month Team Building
AAPI Month: Being American
Available in May and all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Learn about AAPI Heritage and Asian American culture and history with this unique event with live-streaming in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Plus, your team will love trivia focused on AAPI representation in movies.
Core Learner Concepts:
Rejecting Stereotypes, Increased Cultural Sensitivity, Challenging Systemic Inequities
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
AAPI Month Team Building
AAPI Month: The American Dream
Available in May
Heritage Month Team Building
This virtual tour will immerse your team in the question: What does it mean to be included in the American dream? This event focuses on stories of incredible Asian American and Pacific Islander women who fought for inclusion.
Core Learner Concepts:
Inclusion, Intersectionality, Bravery, Trailblazing
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Learn the powerful history of the USA’s newest national holiday day: Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, with a live-streaming guide in Virginia. One of the ten best ways to honor Juneteenth – Lonely Planet!
Core Learner Concepts:
Rejecting Stereotypes, Reclaiming History
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Continue the story of Juneteenth and discover the impact of Emancipation from the 1870s to the present day, including a live-streaming look at the rise and turmoil within Black meccas like Chicago, plus trivia with a focus on soul food.
Core Learner Concepts:
Intersectionality
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Juneteenth Celebration Virtual Team Building
Juneteenth:
Juneteenth:
Celebration
Available in June
Heritage Team Building
Discover how African Americans have shaped American identity through fashion, creativity, and cultural expression. From Emancipation Day parades to the rise of designers who transformed the global fashion landscape, this program spotlights style as a form of power.
Core Learner Concepts:
Self-expression
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Pride Virtual Team Building
Pride: Origins
Available in June and all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Trace how LGBTQIA+ individuals have always been an important part of our American history, with live-streaming from a historic gay neighborhood in New York City.
Core Learner Concept:
Unity Strengthens Impact
1
Live-Streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Pride Virtual Team Building
Pride: Queer Science
Available in June and all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Discover how intrepid LGBTQIA+ innovators changed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, with live-streaming from a historic gay neighborhood in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco.
Core Learner Concept:
Innovate Courageously, Celebrate Differences
1
Live-Streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Disability Pride Virtual Team Building Event
Disability Pride
Available Year Round
Heritage Month Team Building
Honor the achievements and progress people with disabilities have made, from landmark legislation to social inclusion and employment. Visible and invisible disabilities are topics of this important experience.
Core Learner Concept:
Dismantling Ableism and Destigmatizing Disability
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Disability Pride Virtual Team Building Event
America 250 Retro Game Show!
Available Year Round
Heritage Month Team Building
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a lively virtual experience that feels more like a game night than a history lesson.
Core Learner Concept:
Freedom, Innovation, Fun
4
Classic Games
60
Minutes
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Virtual Team Building
Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month: La Identidad
Available in September, October, and all year
Heritage Month Team Building
Take a virtual trip to Los Angeles, CA to learn about Hispanic and Latiné identity and how it’s shifted over centuries. Plus, discover cultural icons like Latiné leaders in film and TV.
Core Learner Concepts:
Ethnicity and Increased Representational Diversity
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month: Somos Americanos
Available October 5-15, 2026
Heritage Month Team Building
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an energizing, music-centered virtual experience that highlights the artists, innovators, and cultural movements that have shaped the soundtrack of the Americas.
Core Learner Concepts:
Authenticity and Increased Representational Diversity
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Veterans Virtual Team Building
Veterans/Armed Forces
Available in November and May
Virtual Team Building
Explore the history and service of Veterans by tracing the diverse experiences of those who have served. Plus, see a live-streaming look highlighting key military milestones in Washington, D.C. at the National Mall.
Core Learner Concept:
Service and Honor Across Identities
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
Indigenous Heritage Month Virtual Team Building
Indigenous and Native American Heritage
Available in November
Heritage Month Team Building
Discover Indigenous history and culture in this fascinating and impactful event that covers how Indigenous communities are ever-present today. Plus virtually visit the Ocmulgee National Park live!
Core Learner Concept:
Decolonizing History and the Impact of Narrative and Words in Systemic Justifications
1
Live-streaming Guide
60
Minutes
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Heritage Month Team Building
Plan your workplace event calendar and Heritage Month events in advance for large groups with a discount! Groups receive priority scheduling, free recording access, and a 15% discount. Available for medium group size flat fee pricing tiers and above.
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Use the Table of Contents below to jump down and explore more topics!
- Why Does Heritage Month Training Matter?
- Why Choose Unexpected Virtual Tours & Training?
- What is Workplace Culture and Belonging Training?
- What’s the Most Successful Type of Workplace Training?
- The Goals of Heritage Month and Workplace Culture Training
- The Importance of Training in the Workplace
- What are the Benefits of Workplace Belonging Initiatives?
- How to Make Workplace Training More Effective
- Next Steps for Your Workplace Training
- FAQs About Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Events
- Training Resources
Why Does Heritage Month Training Matter?
Embracing culture and belonging at work can bring profound impacts for your employees and your business.
Heritage Month training in the form of cultural consciousness training helps employees feel they belong, boosts your bottom line, drives recruiting and retention, and leads to a more connected culture.
According to GlassDoor, 76% of job seekers say a diverse workforce is important when evaluating companies and job offers. Moreover, McKinsey found that ethnically diverse companies are 36% more likely to financially outperform their national industry median.
Why Choose Unexpected Virtual Tours and Training?
- #1-rated training events featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and The Guardian.
- Research-backed training, built using the latest industry-class research on leadership training and effectiveness.
- Engaging and immersive sessions with knowledgeable facilitators.
- Certified Woman-Owned Small Business.
- Certified Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
- 400+ hours of research and development for a 1-hour program.
- 8+ years of team building & training excellence.
- 3 published historians on staff with 50 years combined research experience, specializing in underrepresented communities.
- Intentionally inclusive, anti-racist corporate values.
Trusted By the World’s Leading Companies
What is Workplace Culture and Belonging Training?
Workplace Culture Training refers to initiatives that aim to create a more welcoming, affirming, and equitable work environment. From educational workshops to expert panels, lunch and learn sessions, exciting game activities, and more – there are many creative ways to make Heritage Month training both fun and educational!
In today’s workplace, cultural consciousness training for employees can build feelings of connection and empathy, resulting in stronger teams that can work more comfortably together.
There are a variety of training methods, best practices, and strategies to keep in mind when launching or continuing your program. Read on to learn more, discover resources, and browse frequently asked questions!
The Goals of Heritage Month and Workplace Culture Training
Build Mutual Respect & Belonging
Ensuring employees feel respected, included, and welcomed is a cornerstone of a positive and productive environment.
Heritage Month training that builds mutual respect and belonging can boost employee well-being while also promoting collaboration, new ideas, and a culture that embraces what makes us each unique.
Drive Retention & Recruitment
Training sessions and programs can help companies identify and fix workplace inequities and challenges – which can lead to higher retention and stronger recruitment.
After all, Harvard shares that 7 in 10 workers say they’d be upset by a microagression – and half said the action would make them consider leaving their job.
Boost Your Bottom Line
Many companies are interested in the positive impacts that workplace culture initiatives to increase culture and belonging can have on business productivity and growth.
In fact, Forbes reports that companies with diverse workforces are 2x as likely to meet or exceed their financial goals!
Spark Creativity & Collaboration
Engaging with diverse perspectives can open employees up to new worlds of thought, sparking innovative ideas.
Because heritage month training can entail healthy vulnerability and personal connections, employees may also feel more empathy and trust for each other, leading to more seamless collaboration on future projects.
What’s the Most Successful Type of Workplace Training?
When it comes to workplace culture training techniques, there are many possible methods to explore. One type many people are familiar with is “unconscious bias training.” Developed in the 1970s, this type of training focuses on recognizing the internal biases we all hold. While unconscious bias training can be helpful for assessing bias and building a vocabulary of training concepts, research shows it’s not the most effective way to make a long-term impact.
In fact, a meta-analysis of 40 years of diversity training evaluations found that the most successful sessions increase attendees’ knowledge of different minority communities. Known as “cultural competence training,” this method has been consistently found to result in a more inclusive and empathetic workplace.
Cultural competence training (sometimes called cultural consciousness training) centers the history, culture, triumphs, and challenges of a representative group.
At Unexpected Virtual Tours & Training, we’re honored to offer a variety of cultural competence training programs. Our DEI programs delve into the successes and the roadblocks faced by historically marginalized groups using interactive, data-backed learning approaches with a focus on fun and historical accuracy. Tying historical lessons to pop culture trivia, artistic challenges, live-streamed virtual field trips, and other engaging activities can help boost engagement and further reinforce key concepts.
The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion hold immense significance in today’s professional landscape. Beyond being mere buzzwords, these principles are integral when it comes to creating a strong, sustainable organization.
At the heart of many DEI programs is the recognition that diversity fosters innovation and creativity. By embracing what makes us each unique, welcoming diversity of thought, and amplifying the voices of historically underrepresented people, we can open ourselves to new concepts and solutions. Diversity-driven innovation can fuel growth and revenue while also helping to position your company as one that embraces new perspectives and approaches to problem-solving.
In addition to diversity, efforts toward greater equity help ensure fairness in the workplace and reduce disparities. By ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, companies can help level the playing field, empower employees to succeed, and contribute to a more just society.
Finally, an inclusive workplace cultivates a sense of respect and safety among workers. When individuals feel valued and heard, their on-the-job effort and happiness can increase, leading to improved retention and morale. Additionally, companies that see value in inclusion may be more likely to consider diverse customer groups, uses, and needs when considering their offerings.
Aside from being the right thing to do, championing DEI initiatives can also be legally mandated in some cases. Be mindful of local and national laws regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion standards as well as nondiscrimination laws.
Featured Training Session
Discover the roots of Black History Month with stunning art and interactive trivia. Plus, take a live-streamed visit to incredible historic Black neighborhoods in Washington DC and Atlanta.
What Are the Benefits of Workplace Cultural Training Initiatives?
Build Connections & Reduce Bias
Heritage Month in the workplace helps team members understand each other’s differences and our own biases. This can lead to stronger relationships and fewer conflicts and miscommunications. The Equality and Human Rights Commission found that unconscious bias training can effectively reduce bias when done properly. Through workplace training, foster a more inclusive environment where problem-solving and decision-making are done based on merit, not preconceived notions.
Attract Top-Notch Talent
When potential employees see that your company makes work culture a priority, they’re more likely to choose your organization over others. According to the Pew Research Center, most workers say focusing on workplace culture and belonging is a good thing – and Glassdoor found that 32% of workers wouldn’t even apply to a job at a company that lacks workforce diversity!
Higher Revenue
MarketWatch puts it simply: “The numbers don’t lie: diverse workforces make businesses more money.” In fact, they report that diverse companies have cash flows 2.3x higher than their less diverse counterparts. Furthermore, diverse companies are 70% more likely to capture new markets.
New Ideas & Innovations
Workplace Heritage Month training encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, creating an environment where innovation and creativity are welcome. FastCompany shares how diverse teams can adapt to changes more easily, draw inspiration from different places, reduce groupthink, spark open-mindedness, and more.
Happier Employees
Workplace Cultural Training can lead to a more inclusive workplace culture where employees feel supported and valued. This can lead to higher employee engagement as well as reduced stress, greater work-life balance, and increased feelings of happiness at work and home.
How to Make Workplace Training More Effective
Don’t just tick a corporate box with your cultural enhancement training programs – instead, use the tips below to ensure initiatives have real, long-lasting impacts. Whether you’re working through roadblocks in your workplace training or looking for ways to take your training to the next level – here are a few best practices to keep in mind!
Ensure Leadership Commitment
Ensuring company leadership sees workplace culture as a priority is crucial in setting the tone for organizational change. When leaders actively champion belonging programs, they demonstrate the company’s commitment to improving workplace culture and motivate others to participate and get excited, too.
Create a Safe Space for Discussions
When employees can share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of judgement, it fosters open dialogue and deeper understanding. Rely on HR professionals and external consultants when needed to help navigate potentially difficult conversations.
Integrate Daily Work Practices
Building a more positive workplace is a year-round endeavor comprised of daily interactions. To find training ideas and best practices for all year long, browse our Team Building Calendar blog post (with a free downloadable calendar!)
Measure the Impact of Training
There are a variety of ways to measure the impact of your workplace training. Set up an anonymous online survey, or track metrics related to employee retention, job satisfaction, participation in team-building activities, or other stats. Above all, listen to employee feedback – especially from historically underrepresented people and groups – to shape future programs and initiatives.
Next Steps for Your Training
After learning what workplace cultural training is all about and why it matters, we hope you feel confident and equipped to move forward in creating or building upon your company’s training and belonging initiatives. With some thoughtful planning and teamwork, your training efforts can lead to big impacts for employees’ well-being and your company’s fiscal health.
Take the next step to learn more, schedule a virtual training session, or reach out to us below with questions!
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About Teambuilding and Training Virtual Events
Are these events diversity training?
Unexpected Virtual Tours does not offer generic diversity training. Instead, we offer live, interactive Heritage Month experiences that embed workplace culture and training concepts.
In other words, your employees will WANT to attend our training events!
Most diversity training fails because employees aren’t engaged. As a result, they don’t retain the information and put it into practice. In contrast to this, our activity-based experiences get your team responding, creating, and collaborating.
Our sessions are designed to help your team consider perspectives and lived experiences that may be outside their own. For example, our Music Evolution experience shares these training topics:
- appropriation and re-appropriation in music
- collaboration and collective strength
- musicians who fought against discrimination
But, the session explores these themes through engaging, interactive music activities. In addition, your team will get a deep look at the African American influence on American music history.
In summary, your teams will love participating in a memorable, shared experience!
How does your team write the history for the sessions?
Unexpected Virtual Tours has three historians on our staff. Our historians focus on:
- food history
- the histories of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) people in America
- music history
- race and social justice
As such, we never use Wikipedia research. Instead, our historians use original source documents.
In fact, it takes our historians around 140 hours to research a 1-hour virtual team building experience!
What Can I Expect From the Virtual Tours?
Are these diversity events "boring" or "preachy?"
Unexpected Virtual Tours’ events never preach and they are designed to boost employee engagement and interaction!
First, each virtual team building experience focuses on expanding your team’s knowledge through fun, interactive activities. For example, your experience may include trivia, a craft activity, a live tour of a historic site, and fun challenges.
Secondly, each experience amplifies the stories of marginalized people. For example, our Juneteenth virtual experience shares the deep, somber history of Emancipation in the United States. Our historians spent more than 350 hours researching and developing this hour-long experience.
The content you’ll experience with Unexpected Virtual Tours is radically engaging. Our programs are presented by our expert studio guides and live-streaming guides. They can answer your team’s questions in real-time and help guide activities while sharing valuable knowledge.
Allyship is a corporate value embedded throughout your event. As a result, team members leave the experience excited to promote allyship in their own company and their community.
Are these training events political in nature?
Our interactive virtual events do not focus on politics or share any political leaning.
Our Heritage Month virtual events are meant for everyone across the political spectrum.
Instead, Unexpected Virtual Tours focuses on sharing the history as it happened.
Fortunately, we have multiple historians on staff who thoroughly research and write each of our programs. Our staff members focus on sharing history lessons in a way that is truthful, engaging, and memorable. As a result, your team will have a valuable learning experience while also building connections with each other.
Who Are Training Team Building Events For?
Will our corporate teams appreciate the events?
In short, yes!
Unexpected Virtual Tours and Training provides virtual events for companies of all sizes and industries.
Regardless of your size, our approach is the same. We create accessible and fun virtual programming that enhances your corporate goals. Specifically, we do NOT provide boring mandatory diversity training, nor do we preach.
Instead, our events are research-based, with the goal of entertaining and educating your team. Research from Harvard University has found that the most effective training programs spark employee engagement. We believe in interactive, hands-on virtual experiences that get everyone laughing and participating.
For example, groups love learning about music history during our Music Evolution experience. Then, our live guides discuss the themes of appropriation and collaboration. We explore the fun parts of music history as well as important information about how that music history has evolved and why it’s evolved.
Are these events just for people of color or for LGBTQIA+ employees? Will I feel uncomfortable attending as a white person or a heterosexual person?
People of all races, orientations, and backgrounds are welcome and included at our virtual team building events.
First, Unexpected Virtual Tours and Training events are truly inclusive. Each experience will have expert guides of different races and ethnicities. And, most importantly, there is no “us vs. them” mentality.
For example, our events are for everyone who loves food, history, and fun knowledge.
Here’s a testimonial from one of our clients:
“HIGHLY recommend for team building and educational experiences! All are incredibly smart, effective story-tellers and historians. My whole team learned so much and left feeling energized and informed.”
Workplace Culture and Heritage Month Virtual Team Building
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