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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

LA Metro looking for women interested in transportation, construction

Striving to increase the number of qualified women candidates for apprenticeship and placement with all trades that work on projects.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Study finds philanthropists, nonprofits exclude people with disabilities

RespectAbility surveyed 969 people who work at nonprofits and foundations, conducted focus groups, and spoke one-on-one with 14 executives.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2019

Study explores how to attract, retain women in transportation industry

Women accounted for less than 15% of the total transportation workforce in 2017, according to data.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

VIA chief recognized with diversity leadership award

Arndt has previously been recognized as a CEO Champion of Diversity for the Texas Diversity Council in 2014, and in 2015.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2018

WSP’s Adams elected to COMTO board of directors

The advocacy organization also recognized Adams’ contributions to diversity and the industry with the “President’s Excellence” award.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2018

NJ Transit's Flora Castillo wins Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award

The award is presented each year to a nominee who takes initiative to facilitate professional opportunities for women and minorities, and promotes diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness within their organization.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2017

JTA's Ford wins prestigious COMTO award

The Thomas G. Neusom Founders Award is the highest honor bestowed by COMTO. Ford accepted the award at the 46th National Meeting and Training Conference in Detroit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2017

LIRR project draws 700+ women, minority, vet-owned co.'s to forum

The project would require many different types of businesses from across different market sectors to participate, including construction and landscaping; and architecture and engineering.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Q&A with APTA Chair Doran Barnes

METRO spoke with Barnes about his priorities for his term as APTA chair.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2011

TriMet creates 2 diversity-focused positions

Johnell Bell has been selected as the agency's director of diversity and transit equity. In a newly created role, Martin Gonzalez, a TriMet employee since 2007, will serve as multicultural program manager.

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