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

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