SUPPORTED BY THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Gender diversity in the operations end of public works is silently rising throughout the country. Women make up less than 20% of the workforce, but even this figure includes those who work behind a desk and in secretarial roles. In the operations end of public works, it is estimated that 99% of the “field” positions are held by men. This can be attributed to stereotypes, perceptions of gender roles, biases, and several other things. What can we do to make this industry a more appealing career option for women? There are so many national organizations for women in the public works field that have gone under the radar. Panelists will explore their own work experiences in the front line of public works operations and offer suggestions to other women and male mentors in the industry.