A Framework to Promote Diversity & Inclusion in Workforce Development in the Southeast States

<p>The lack of workforce diversity has made it challenging for transportation agencies to &nbsp;</p><p>incorporate resiliency into their long-term plans effectively. This project developed a &nbsp;</p><p>framework for creating an inclusive and functional workforce environment for transportation &nbsp;</p><p>agencies in the southeast region. The project identifies existing gaps, predicts future needs, and &nbsp;</p><p>captures the role transportation agencies, research centers, Departments of Transportations &nbsp;</p><p>(DOTs), and professional organizations can play to recruit, train, and maintain a diverse and &nbsp;</p><p>inclusive workforce. This research will ultimately contribute to creating a resilient &nbsp;</p><p>transportation workforce structure in the southeast region. The goal of this project is to present &nbsp;</p><p>an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) -focused framework for promoting diversity and &nbsp;</p><p>inclusion within the workforce.&nbsp;</p>