1. Strategies to Increase Women’s Participation in Male-dominated Transportation Jobs

2. Creating an Effective and Equitable Program
Go out of your way to bring in diverse applicants
Pair outreach with education
Role models and mentors that are gender/race/ culture reflective
A safe and supportive place for:
Breaking through stereotypes
Overcoming fear of the unknown and the foreign ,
Technical skill practice opportunities
Building core competencies for work readiness:
self esteem, communication, physical fitness
Trying and practicing new things
Peer networking and support
Curriculum additions to reflect diverse populations’ experiences
Strategies for surviving and thriving in a white, male-dominated environment

3. EQUITY IN TRAINING AND ON THE JOB
Gender inclusive, neutral and sensitive HR practices and policy that addresses the impact of gender stereotypes and hidden biases,
Maintain a fair and equitable application and selection process that promotes diversity and do not have a disparate impact
Surviving and thriving in a male-dominated environment requires adddressing workplace for barriers to equity:
Bathrooms and changing facilities?
Sexual/Racial/Other harassment free environment?
Access to appropriate fit PPE and safety equipment?
Work/family policies?
Equitable distribution of assignments that support skill development and lead to advancement
Train Supervisory and frontline personnel on creating an equitable worksite and cultural competency for supervisory
Avoid isolating individuals from underrepresented groups: safety and support in numbers!
Establish Women’s Committees and facilitate informal support groups, mentoring, and networking activities.
Inclusion of goals and strategies for retaining female workers in EEO and affirmative action plans. 

4. On-Line Resources