From Challenge to Opportunity

Civil engineers are problem-solvers. Civil engineers naturally gravitate toward complexity and diversity in their multidisciplinary projects and programs. Building a diverse workforce is simply an extension of our profession s normal course of action. 

There is no one silver bullet solution to fostering a changing demographic in the engineering workforce. However, despite the differences in people s skills, interests, needs, and desires, several concepts surrounding diversity are common to the entire civil engineering profession. 

Understanding and addressing these common truths, and implementing the concrete suggestions presented in previous chapters, will undoubtedly make the workplace more vibrant and successful for all civil engineers. 

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